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Dr. James Galvin in a white clinical coat sits at a desk reviewing colorful brain imaging scans displayed on a large computer monitor in an office setting.

University of Miami Researchers Showcase Advances in Dementia Detection, Treatment and Brain Health at AAIC 2026

Researchers from the University of Miami Comprehensive Center for Brain Health shared 16 studies at AAIC 2026, highlighting advances in dementia treatment, blood-based biomarkers and early cognitive screening.

Jul. 24 2026 |
Abstract 3D rendering of a large protein structure in deep blue and violet tones suspended against a dark background. One region of the molecule appears subtly altered in shape and color, highlighting a molecular change within the structure. Soft cyan and violet illumination emphasizes intricate surface details and areas of interaction, conveying themes of biomedical research, genetic mutation, and resistance to targeted therapies.

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Study Reveals How Blood Cancers Outsmart BTK-Targeted Therapies

A Sylvester-led study reveals how a rare mutation helps blood cancers evade BTK-targeted therapies and points toward strategies to prevent resistance.

Jul. 23 2026 |
AI-generated Illustration depicting the gut-brain connection in Alzheimer's disease, featuring a translucent digestive tract on the left and a neural network–like brain on the right. A magnified cross-section of the intestinal lining in the center highlights gut barrier cells, microbes, and inflammatory particles, suggesting interactions between the gut microbiome, intestinal health, and brain function.

Could the Gut Hold Early Clues to Alzheimer’s Disease?

Miller School researchers found early Alzheimer’s-related damage in lab-grown intestinal tissue, revealing new clues about the gut-brain connection.

Jul. 23 2026 |
Portrait of Pedro J. Salas, M.D., Ph.D., professor of cell and systems biology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, wearing a UHealth lab coat and standing before a gray background.

Remembering Dr. Pedro Salas, Miller School Scientist, Mentor and Cherished Colleague

The Miller School of Medicine honors Pedro Salas, M.D., Ph.D., a pioneering cell biologist, educator, mentor and colleague.

Jul. 23 2026 |

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