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Jose Rolando, an assistant professor of microbiology at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center. Photo UF/IFAS

From Peru’s wild landscapes to Florida’s farms: Scientist harnesses microbes to protect agriculture, environment


August 17, 2025

For Florida growers, Jose Rolando’s research is focused on promoting healthier soils, reduced input costs and crops able to withstand droughts, heat and shifting weather patterns. For consumers, it aims at more sustainable food production ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Amazon Rainforest, Andes Mountains, Coastal Wetland, Crops, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Droughts, Ecosystem Services, Farmer, Fertilizer, Florida Bay, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Georgia Institute Of Technology, Grower, IFAS, Indian River Lagoon, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, José Rolando, Lima, Lourdes Mederos, Mangroves, Microbiologist, Microbiology, National Institute Of Agricultural Innovation, News, Peru, Public, Sea Level Rise, Sechura Desert, Sustainable Food Production, Tropical Zones, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Weather

Breaking barriers, mentoring minds: New UF/IFAS scientist earns spot among America’s Inspiring Hispanic researchers


September 17, 2024

The newest scientist to join the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center has been honored with a place on the Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientists. Valerie De Anda Torres, an assistant professor of microbiology ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: Climate Change, Ecosystems, First-generation, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Hispanic Heritage Month, Mexican, Microbial Ecology, Microbial Metabolism, Microbiology And Cell Science, Molecular Biology, Paleobiology, Valerie De Anda Torres

What Can Fish Teeth Teach Us About Developmental Biology?


March 20, 2024

My colleague calls them “Frankenfish.” Assistant Professor Tyler Square calls them mutant lines in model teleost species. The Department of Microbiology and Cell Science recently hired a developmental biologist, and his research is fascinating. Assistant ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Developmental Biology, Tyler Square

UF Department of Microbiology and Cell Science Debuts Microbiome Concentration for Online Master of Science Degree


February 13, 2024

Gainesville, FL: The Department of Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida is expanding its online Master of Science degree with the addition of a concentration in Microbiome in Health and Disease. With the recent advancement ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Master's Degree, Microbiology Online

“Top-Cited Author” Professor Ferraro Studies Eicosanoid and Cannabinoid Response to Bacterial Infection


January 23, 2024

University of Florida Associate Professor Mariola Ferraro was recognized by the American Society for Microbiology as a "Top Cited Author" of 2023 for her mini-review article with former doctoral researcher Austin Sheppe entitled, Roles of Eicosanoids ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Faculty Highlight, Mariola Edelmann, Microbiology And Cell Science

Microbiology & Cell Science Professors Czyz and Jones recognized as “Future Leaders” in Host-Microbe Interactions


December 21, 2023

Gainesville, FL: University of Florida Assistant Professors Daniel Czyz and Melissa Jones received prestigious recognition as “Future Leaders in the field of host-microbe interactions” from Infection and Immunology, a respected American ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Daniel Czyz, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Melissa Jones, Microbiology, Microbiology And Cell Science

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