Morning Notes for Nov. 6: Around town

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Around town

• Once a Patient, Now a Researcher: How a UCF Alumna Is Building Her Future in Medicine Through research, mentorship and UCF’s partnership with Nemours Children’s Health, biomedical sciences graduate Gianna Santoni ’26 is turning an early spark into a path toward beco (University of Central Florida)
• Always Asking Why: The Drive Behind UCF Nursing Leader’s Passion for Healthcare As the dean of the College of Nursing and Orlando Health Endowed Chair in Nursing, Sharon Tucker has transformed curiosity into discovery, leadership and new possibilities for the (University of Central Florida)
• UCF Researchers Developing AI Model to Help Physicians Improve Kidney Care The Florida Department of Health-funded Kidney-VLM project brings together UCF researchers and clinical partners to better evaluate patients with kidney cancer and stones. (University of Central Florida)
• UCF Launches Public Health Master’s Program to Tackle Nation’s Pressing Health Challenges Beginning Fall 2027, the new graduate degree will prepare students to prevent disease, shape policy and lead efforts to build healthier communities. (University of Central Florida) Morning Notes is a daily digest of what Horizon West’s public bodies published, linked to the original. Have something for tomorrow’s Notes? Send a news tip.