UF Health & AI
The University of Florida‘s academic health center — UF Health — is advancing trustworthy AI in the health sciences. World-class infrastructure, high-quality data and innovative team science are central to our vision.
Our Areas of Focus
Health care delivery
AI-enhanced health care decision-making and precision health.
Biomedical discovery
AI-fueled development of novel diagnostics and therapeutics.
Public and population health
AI-powered modeling and surveillance of health determinants.
FEATURED AI RESEARCH AT UF HEALTH
The ICU of the Future
UF Health researchers are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence in patient care and the intensive care unit. In the ICU of the future, artificial intelligence will harness torrents of patient data to assist physicians’ decision making and potentially improve patients’ environment.
In the news
Older surgery patients report less pain, and why that’s dangerous
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new study raises questions about how to manage pain after surgery, especially for older adults. Researchers found that patients 65 and…
Scientists discover new target in potential pancreatic cancer treatment
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Health scientists helped find a promising new way to attack and kill pancreatic cancer cells by identifying an…
AI tool speeds acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A team of University of Florida Health researchers has developed a digital tool that uses artificial intelligence to accelerate the…
UF Health researchers propose AI model to predict mortality in coronary artery disease patients
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An interdisciplinary team led by University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers has proposed an artificial intelligence, or AI,…
Around the colleges
Newest upgrades to UF’s HiPerGator supercharge PHHP AI research and education
The University of Florida unveiled the fourth and newest iteration of the university’s supercomputer HiPerGator, now the fastest among U.S. higher education institutions, at an event October 14.
AI-powered clinical tool aims to prevent opioid disorder relapse
An AI-powered clinical support tool will help prevent relapse in patients receiving buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder — a condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people in America every year.
Beyond AI Everywhere: Why Nursing Leadership Must Drive Thoughtful, Outcome-Focused Innovation
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in health care, nurses must ask: Are we advancing patient outcomes or fueling an “AI everywhere” mindset that brings new risks to the health of our planet?
New grad programs advance educational landscape at UF
The fall 2025 semester marked the launch of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine’s CBS graduate program in strategic response to the growing educational needs of a new era in veterinary science.
AI is changing how dental students learn, and Florida is leading the way
At the University of Florida College of Dentistry, artificial intelligence isn’t doing the thinking for students — it’s helping them think smarter.
UF medical students explore artificial intelligence in research program
When University of Floridamedical student Taylor Edwards began her studies three years ago, she thought it would be interesting to embrace something groundbreaking in the field.
Bringing the best together
An environment to shape the future of AI
Together we will deepen health-related AI and data science expertise to foster excellence, innovation and impact.
>30 >30 AI faculty hired in 6 UF health colleges
>140 A growing community of UF Health AI, data science and domain experts interested in health-related AI research and applications
5 Regional campuses across the state