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April 14 – 15
Scientists: Register Now for RNA Symposium
Explore the therapeutic potential of RNA with leaders in the field.
Organized by professors Matthew Disney, Ph.D.; James Burke, Ph.D., and Ezgi Hacisuleyman, Ph.D.

Public lectures
The 2025 Innovation Lectures Explore Brain Health
Please join us on Wednesday, April 23, for The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute’s 2025 Innovation Lecture focused on brain cancer.

science spotlight
Mind the Gap
Understanding a vital gene for healthy brain development, SYNGAP1, reveals possible treatment routes for intellectual disability and more.

science spotlight
The Molecules of Memory and Aging
Neuroscientist Sathya Puthanveettil, Ph.D., unravels the mysteries of memory and memory loss, one molecule at a time.

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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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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.

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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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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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Mutations Distrupt Touch-Based Learning, Study…
A gene called Syngap1 enables touch-based perception, while certain mutations can lead to mixed signals, a new study finds.

Visionary Philanthropists Honored at Wertheim UF…
The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute thanked donors for their gifts to science and education during the institute’s recent Partners in Discovery…

The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute Announces Brain…
Two public panel discussions in Jupiter, Florida, will explore new discoveries about the brain and brain health.


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