Research
Improving police interactions with people with schizophrenia
New research from the Department of Psychology sheds light on the association between police officers’ psychological distress and how they view people with serious mental illnesses.
Illuminating the beginnings of animal development
New biophysics research at the University of Miami adds to our knowledge about the origins of left-right asymmetry in the body.
Telescoping from the moon
A University of Miami astrophysicist collaborated on an X-ray telescope headed to Earth’s nearest celestial body, where the instrument will capture the first-ever images of X-rays emanating from the edges of our planet’s vast magnetosphere.
The benefits of speaking multiple languages
New psychology research indicates that multilingual children may have enhanced executive function and perspective taking skills.
A window into the future of Amazonia
New research from a team of tropical biologists forecasts some of the changes that may occur in the Amazon rainforest as temperatures rise due to climate change.
Mapping Big Cypress National Preserve
A team of graduate researchers, led by biology professor Ken Feeley in the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences, is tracking the growth and decline of pine trees to understand how the preserve’s ecosystem is evolving.
New insights about Florida’s most common diving birds
University of Miami biologists shed light on the physiology and behavior of cormorants and anhingas.
$21 million NIH grant will support next phase of high-impact study
A multidisciplinary team of University of Miami researchers studying factors associated with health outcomes and disease risk in the Hispanic community received a $21 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Battling dementia: Unraveling the mysteries of Alzheimer’s
Armed with a $3.4 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a team of University of Miami scientists is studying the role of the immune system in the progression of dementia-related illnesses.
Tracking invasive species
Conservation biologist Chris Searcy is uncovering patterns in the spread of invasive animals and plants in South Florida.
Using artificial intelligence to influence public health outcomes
University of Miami researchers are combining machine learning with mathematical models to help decrease the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses in South Florida.
Climate adaptation knowledge varies between socioeconomic groups
University of Miami researcher Haoluan Wang surveyed residents in South Florida to determine how much they know about seawalls, mangroves, and other flooding prevention methods.
Study sheds light on language development in children with hearing loss
University of Miami researchers find a link between early vocabulary composition and later language development in children with cochlear implants.
Monitoring the ocean from space
University of Miami physicists are collaborating with NASA to track ocean color, a key indicator of ocean health.
Taking research to the marketplace
The University of Miami joins a new innovation network aimed at helping scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs turn research into market-ready products.
