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Studio portrait of Dr Efren Manjarrez wearing a white lab coat with UHealth branding and embroidered name text, a patterned tie, and a light dress shirt, standing against a dark neutral background.

Miller School of Medicine’s Dr. Efrén Manjarrez Named President of the Society of Hospital Medicine

Dr. Efrén Manjarrez of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has been sworn in as president of the Society of Hospital Medicine.

Apr. 10 2026 |
A newborn rests inside a neonatal incubator in a NICU, surrounded by monitoring lines, while a parent leans close with hands resting on the incubator. In the background, researchers work at lab benches and microscopes in a modern medical research laboratory.

Creating Custom Genetic Treatments for Critically Ill Newborns

A $3.2 million NIH grant supports research using antisense oligonucleotides to develop rapid, personalized treatments for NICU infants.

Apr. 09 2026 |
Group photo from the Codina Kadre Endowed Chair in Neurological Surgery ceremony, with Dr. Robert M. Starke seated at center alongside university leadership and donors at the endowed chair event.

A Double Miracle: How a Life‑Saving Neurosurgery Led to an Endowed Chair at UHealth

A “double miracle” outcome inspires a $5 million endowed chair honoring Dr. Robert Starke and advancing neurological surgery at UHealth.

Apr. 09 2026 |
Interventional radiology imaging equipment, shot from the front, looking into the slot where patients are examined

Adaptive Radiation Turns Daily Imaging Into Precision Treatment

Sylvester physicians use adaptive radiation therapy and daily imaging to adjust cancer treatment in real time.

Apr. 09 2026 |

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