Cellular Communication: The Mind-Body Connection in University of Miami Medicine Magazine
Our latest issue explores how Miller School researchers, clinicians and educators are pioneers in brain messaging techniques that prevent illness and restore health.
For decades, scientists have studied how the body communicates with itself—the cellular messages and electrical impulses that have direct bearing on our overall well-being. The spring 2025 issue of University of Miami Medicine magazine profiles some of the cutting-edge work at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine—in the lab and with patients—that is changing what we think “good health” really means.
Our cover story, “The Mind-Body Connection,” takes a broad look at cancer survivorship programs, dealing with dementia, restoring electrical signals that enable walking, even a total-eye transplant “moonshot.” Explorations like these are becoming a core part of our medical school curriculum.
“Collaboration and connection illuminate the path to better medicine,” said Henri R. Ford, M.D., M.H.A., dean and chief academic officer of the Miller School. “These stories of ingenuity, innovation, donor generosity and team science showcase what is possible when brilliant minds unite with a shared purpose.”
Back to the Future
As other magazine features demonstrate, past events can influence future health outcomes.
“The Lessons of COVID” outlines what was learned during the pandemic and how it informs what our response should be when the next pandemic arrives. Lesson number one: Focus more on individual risk.
“For Urologists, the Future Is Now” notes how, in one year, artificial intelligence and augmented reality have become part of mainstream clinical care. These technologies are no longer the future. They are the present.
The generosity of our donors also has a major impact on all our tomorrows. A fundraising dynamo who has raised millions for cancer research. A former faculty member whose planned gift will benefit medical education for years to come. And the grateful parents of twin boys whose gift supports a specialist in difficult pregnancies.
Read these stories and more in the latest issue of University of Miami Medicine magazine.
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