A new study, led by Dr. David Fuller, shows restoration of cardio-respiratory function following neonatal AAV9 gene therapy in a rat model of Pompe disease. Since central nervous system disease substrates are missed using enzyme replacement therapy, this approach mitigates critical disease causing neuropathology. Check out the full publication…
BREATHE members and trainees were in full force at the American Physiological Society Summit in Baltimore, MA. Beyond presenting 24 posters, 14 oral presentations, and organizing multiple game-changer sessions, BREATHE helped sponsor the Control of Breathing Mixer: Hot Topics in Respiratory Control and organized the Marilyn Menker Trainee Highlights Breakfast,…
In honor of exceptional contributions to the field of respiratory science, David Fuller, Ph.D., associate dean for research and a professor of physical therapy at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, has been awarded the Julius H. Comroe Jr. Distinguished Lectureship by the Respiration Section of the American…
Dr. Sabhya Rana, a Research Assistant Scientist at the BREATHE Center, has accepted a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Neuroscience and the Belford Center for Spinal Cord Injury at The Ohio State University. Her independent research program will officially launch on August 1st, 2025,…
Twenty-four McKnight Brain Institute investigators presented dynamic and wide-ranging snapshots of the latest in neuroscience research Tuesday evening at an MBI seminar called “One Image, 100 Words.” In the fast-moving blitz, speakers projected a single compelling image or slide and gave an under-two-minute description to spotlight innovative projects underway. Some…
BREATHE Associate Director, Dr. David Fuller, was recently featured in the UF College of Public Health & Health Professions Researcher Spotlight series. D. Fuller’s lab is pioneering innovative therapies that enhance brain and spinal cord connections to activate respiratory muscles, aiming to restore independent breathing for those with spinal cord…
BREATHE postdocs, Drs. Alex Marciante, Sabhya Rana, and Michela Mir, were recently promoted by the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions. Congratulations to all! Dr. Alex Marciante, a former BREATHE T32 postdoc fellow, currently serves as a Research Assistant Scientist (Department of Physical Therapy) in Dr. Gordon…
As the BREATHE Center approaches its 10th Anniversary in 2025, we are excited to celebrate a decade of groundbreaking research and innovation. In preparation for our anniversary celebration at the beginning of next summer, BREATHE Social & Science will spotlight the incredible work of our community, showcasing their respective contributions…
BREATHE Associate Director, Dr. David Fuller has been named the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions’ associate dean for research. He begins in his new role August 1.
Thursday, July 25, at 9 am, the NMPT and BREATHE Training Programs will host NeuroNines featuring BREATHE T32 postdoc Alexandra Diller (mentor: David Fuller) and BREATHE T32 doctoral student Branden Nguyen (mentor: Ashley Smuder). Join us live in Communicore C1-007 or via Zoom by registering at: http://bit.ly/3CccXzh.
