Discovering Hope Through Science

Our scientists tackle the toughest challenges in medicine to provide better treatment options for people living with chronic and incurable diseases.

in gratitude

A Tribute to Our Namesake

Dr. Herbert Wertheim's legacy of giving has been transformative for institutions of higher education. Read about his extraordinary journey and his profound impact.

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drug discovery innovation

A Place to Address Rare Diseases

We pursue tomorrow’s treatments for today’s incurable diseases. Read how.

Michael Cameron, Ph.D., is a drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics expert.

Cancer genetics

A Cell Detox System May Protect Cancer

Donna Zhang, Ph.D., is a leading authority on a gene that regulates cells’ detox response. She finds cancer can hijack the system to resist treatment.

Donna Zhang, Ph.D.

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Careers in Biomedicine

Have a passion for scientific discovery? Join our collaborative team in Jupiter, Florida and start changing the world.

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two decades of impact

A Legacy of Discovery

Since the institute was launched in 2004, its scientists have made major contributions to scientific understanding. Read about some of them here.

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SCIENCE EDUCATION

Discover Your Future

Acceptance into one of our education and training programs begins the adventure of a lifetime. Work in state-of-the-art laboratories alongside leaders in their fields as you join our quest for biomedical breakthroughs.

Research Fest 2023 poster session.

sparking STEM Learning

The Glenn W. Bailey STEM Education and Outreach Programs

Providing science education experiences for students, educators, and groups in Palm Beach and Martin counties.

Fifteen high school students from Palm Beach and Martin counties celebrated their summer of accomplishment at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute surrounded by their families, mentors, teachers and supporters on July 31. The Glenn W. Bailey STEM Education & Outreach Programs Kenan Fellows Summer Symposium

impact through philanthropy

Ambasador Council Members Announced

The council’s goal is to bring lasting impact to the work being done at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute.

Former Pepsi executive, angel investor and wealth advisor Marti M. LaTour, and former Florida CFO and state Senator Jeff Atwater are the vice chair and chair of the newly form Ambassador Council of The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology.

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Your Gift Can Change the World

When you partner with scientists at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute, you empower curiosity-driven discovery and science education in your community.

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Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Research

The Rendina Family Foundation’s Bruce A. Rendina Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, January 30, raised $125,000 for research.

The Rendina Family Foundation’s Bruce A. Rendina Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, January 30, raised $125,000 for research.

New Grant Glues Together Research Experts to…

An international grant to Thomas Kodadek, Ph.D., will advance his lab’s work on molecular glue degraders for incurable diseases.

Thomas Kodadek, Ph.D.

HiPerGator Supercomputer Accelerates Diabetes…

Compounds able to reprogram insulin-resistant cells into a healthier state, with reduced side effects, are described in a new paper from Griffin lab.

This illustration by Kuang-Ting Kuo shows the process the scientists used to identify chemical structures able to reprogram insulin resistant cells. The scientists' work was published online on Dec. 19, 2025, in the journal Nature Communications.