Spring 2026 University of Miami Medicine Magazine Highlights Breakthroughs in Heart, Vision and Cancer Research
The latest issue of University of Miami Medicine Magazine showcases innovations in cardiovascular care, a first-in-Florida vision implant, alumni leadership in dermatology and unexpected discoveries beneath the sea.
The Spring 2026 edition of University of Miami Medicine Magazine explores the most urgent and inspiring advancements shaping the future of care at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and beyond.
At the heart of the issue is the future of cardiovascular health. Heart disease is on the rise nationwide, and Miller School experts are reimagining how to diagnose, prevent and treat these deadly conditions. From lifestyle factors to leading-edge technologies like advanced imaging and AI, the cover story reveals how our physicians and researchers are working to keep every heartbeat strong.
The issue also celebrates alumni trailblazers whose careers continue to expand the reach of medicine. One story spotlights Heather Woolery-Lloyd, M.D., whose pioneering work helped establish the Miller School’s renowned Skin of Color Division. The subspecialty has grown dramatically over two decades and Dr. Woolery-Lloyd remains committed to more representative care for all communities.
Innovation takes center stage with a remarkable first-in-Florida, genetically engineered implant designed to slow vision loss for patients with a rare eye disease. The breakthrough reflects decades of research and the collaborative spirit that moves discovery from the lab into patients’ lives.
Another feature honors a legacy of mentorship, exploring how a philanthropic gift is investing in the next generation of surgical residents. It’s a powerful reminder of how education, compassion and partnership shape the future of medicine.
And in one of the issue’s most surprising stories, you’ll venture beneath the ocean surface, where Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the Miller School, and the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science are uncovering new clues about cancer. The sea is emerging as a powerful ally in the quest to understand and treat some of our most complex diseases.
There’s even more to discover inside. Dive in.
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