Can eating poppy seeds affect drug test results?
In The Conversation, Dr. Gary Reisfield explains what affects the opiate content of poppy seeds and how they could influence drug tests.
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Neuroscientists earn College of Medicine research awards
Drs. Coralie de Hemptinne and Barry Setlow received recognition for their research and mentorship accomplishments.
Pentagon warns poppy seeds might cause troops to fail drug tests
Dr. Gary Reisfield commented for a Washington Post article about the potential for poppy seeds to cause a positive drug test.
UF awards distinction to female College of Medicine professor for the first time
Dr. Sara Jo Nixon highlighted in The Independent Florida Alligator for earning highest faculty honor at UF.
Drs. Frank Bova and Sara Jo Nixon promoted to distinguished professor
Medical physicist and researcher in neurobehavioral mechanisms of addiction joined Drs. Kenneth Heilman and Mark Sherwood as distinguished professors in the UF College of Medicine.
MBI Rising Stars: Andrew Moore
Andrew Moore is the latest investigator to be featured in the MBI Rising Stars video series.
UF researchers to study long-term impact of COVID-19 stressors
Under $1.1 million NIH grant, study will analyze impact of COVID-19 stressors on alcohol use and long-term well-being in older adults.
UF neuro departments rank Top 5 in NIH funding
UF neurosurgery No. 4 overall and neuroscience/neurology departments No. 5 among public universities in Blue Ridge Institute rankings.
STAT: Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. Michael Okun featured in story highlighting the expanding field of brain stimulation for conditions from movement disorders to addiction.
The Brainstorm: Late Summer 2021
Read the Late Summer 2021 MBI e-newsletter: The Brainstorm.
