Research
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.
Renewed wonder in the cloud forests of Ecuador
Recent expeditions reveal that unique plants presumed to be extinct are still hanging on in the forest patches of Centinela, Ecuador, lauded as a hotspot for biodiversity.
The trees of Miami’s future
New research indicates that to keep Miami’s tree canopy resilient, tropical species may be the best option for local municipalities and environmental leaders to consider.
The new space race: Mining for minerals on asteroids
The temporary “mini moon” now orbiting Earth until late November is a reminder of just how fascinating our solar system can be. It’s also a sign of the tremendous potential for space mining.
Astrophysicist takes ‘supermassive’ leap in the study of black holes
Nico Cappelluti has been studying supermassive black holes for nearly two decades. NASA recently selected a project he is involved with for closer review, taking him one step closer to understanding the origins of these mysterious cosmic objects.
Hurricane impacts on mosquito populations
University of Miami health geographer Imelda Moise led a study that found mosquito populations in Miami-Dade County increased dramatically after Hurricane Irma.
Fast-Tracking Formulations: The AI-Driven Future of Beauty and Pharma
Two University of Miami researchers have developed a patent-pending algorithm that could revolutionize the creation of products ranging from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to coatings and food.
The Salamander Whisperer
University of Miami researchers analyze how our changing climate is impacting reptiles, amphibians in the Everglades
Inviting students to a ‘brave space’
Simon Howard, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, takes on tough topics in his classroom and in his research lab.
