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Redox Chemistry
Research Spotlight: Finessing the Role of Free Radicals
A trailblazing scientist invents a way to observe free radicals’ complex, good/bad roles in the body, powering research on stress, aging, inflammation and disease.
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Centers and Specialties
Multiple programs on the leading edge of chemical biology and drug discovery enable scientists to translate their innovations into life-changing treatments.
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Careers in Biomedicine
Have a passion for scientific discovery? Join our collaborative team in Jupiter, Florida and start changing the world.
SCIENCE EDUCATION
Discover Your Future
Acceptance into one of our education and training programs begins the adventure of a lifetime. Work in state-of-the-art laboratories alongside leaders in their fields as you join our quest for biomedical breakthroughs.
The Skaggs Graduate School
Pursuing Your Doctorate Here
The graduate program provides broad foundational training in the biomedical sciences, in an environment that is interdisciplinary, innovative, and inclusive.
History of UF Scripps
From Vision to Reality
Today, researchers who not only probe and discover basic biology and the causes of disease, but also search for and advance potential treatments, are proud to continue our founders’ legacy on The Wertheim UF Scripps campus.
in gratitude
A Tribute to our Namesake
Dr. Herbert Wertheim’s legacy of giving has been transformative for institutions of higher education. Read about his extraordinary journey and his profound impact.
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UF Scripps News
Bailey Foundation Builds Runway for Future…
The new gift will help expand the institute’s high school internships, its graduate fellowships, and its kindergarten through collegiate…
‘Innovating for Cures’ Speakers Take Deep Dive…
At “Innovating for Cures,” an event held at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology on Wednesday…
New Study Shows a Role for Cholesterol in Pain…
The research shows how excess cholesterol in cell membranes may interfere with pain control.
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