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APK is a Stem program
2022 U.S. News & World Report Ranks UF No. 5 Among Top Public Universities
APK Students Admitted to Medical School that Apply
The Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology is concerned with quality of life and the many aspects of human movement. Significant research contributions, education and service are related to the study of physiological and psychological responsiveness to vigorous and relevant physical activities. In addition, movement skills, capabilities, and ways to improve and maintain health are studied as they relate to the typical person, as well as to disabled persons and high-level athletes.
Dr. Lan Wei-LaPierre receives new R56 grant from the NIH using mitochondrial Ca2+ uptake as a therapeutic target for ALS
$511,505
Dr. Seidler was highlighted by ABC News (national) for a story on William Shatner and Space Flight.
In July, Dr. David Vaillancourt received a new NIH R01 award focused on Preclinical Markers for Parkinsonism.
$3,073,020
In August, Brad Wilkes from Dr. Vaillancourt's Lab made the Cover of Science Translational Medicine (IF = 16)
Dr. Guarin is an Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Program at the Florida Institute of Technology.
