RESEARCH FACULTY
Barry Byrne, M.D., Ph.D.
Faculty in the Department of Pediatrics are the main drivers for pediatric research, teaching and service in the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. We are also joined by faculty in many other departments and colleges in research studies with high impact on the health of infants, children and adolescents.
Pediatric Research News
Dr. Barry Byrne appointed president-elect of American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
Continuing UF College of Medicine’s revolutionary work developing the adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector, Dr. Barry Byrne, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Chair of Pediatrics and Director of the Powell Gene Therapy Center,…
UF researcher launches novel immunotherapy trial for pediatric cancers
John Ligon, M.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, is leading the trial that is investigating the safety and immune system response from RNA-LP in children with recurrent…
Department Highlights | Spring 2025
Years of Service Celebration The following employees were recognized for their dedication and commitment to the department. Awards & Honors UF COM Faculty Wellness Update Clinical Update Education Update Recruitment…
Department Highlights | Winter 2025
Awards & Honors Welcome Faculty Members Education Residency Recruitment Interviews were completed before the end of the year in 2024. Thank you to the faculty, resident recruitment team, and ambassadors…
Research Labs & Facilites
The Department of Pediatrics houses multiple research labs within the many research facilities in the UF Health Science Center.
Child Health Research Institute
The Child Health Research Institute (CHRI) is designed to promote multidisciplinary research, provide a framework for collaborative projects and enhance collaboration among and between basic science and clinical faculty within the Department of Pediatrics and across the Health Science Center.
Pediatric Research Hub (PoRCH)
The Pediatric Research Hub (PoRCH) aims to provide research infrastructure and support to investigators, study staff, and departments involved in pediatric research at the University of Florida.
Research Events
Pediatrics Science Day
The primary purpose of Pediatrics Science Day is to give students, post-docs, residents, fellows, or junior faculty, the opportunity to present their research to their colleagues, and to obtain scientific feedback in a friendly environment.
Medical Student Research Forum
The Pediatric Research Forum for Medical Students is an exciting opportunity for students to share their research with peers.
