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
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…
Clinician training program leads to better outcomes for patients with diabetes
A tele-education program for health care providers who treat people with diabetes resulted in significant improvements in patient outcomes, including better blood sugar levels and increased use of medical devices…
UF Health researchers propose an update to Type 1 diabetes staging system
The understanding of Type 1 diabetes races forward, propelled by Big Data, technological advances, and the urgent hopes of millions globally who long for new treatments or an elusive cure.
Dr. Elias Sayour Named Innovator of the Year
UF Innovate Honors University of Florida Innovators at Seventh Annual Standing InnOvation Celebration
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.
