Graduate Coordinator | UFGI Director and Professor, Pharmacodynamics | burris.thomas@ufl.edu

Dr. Thomas P. Burris is the Director of the UF Genetics Institute and a Professor in the Department of Pharmacodynamics within the College of Pharmacy. He brings extensive leadership and research experience to the role of Graduate Coordinator for our Genetics & Genomics program.

Dr. Burris’ research focuses on how genes and molecular pathways regulate metabolism, circadian rhythms, and inflammation. His lab is especially interested in nuclear hormone receptors (proteins that help control gene expression) and how they can be targeted to develop new therapies. 

He was recently awarded a prestigious 5-year, $2.98 million T32 institutional Training Grant from the NIH. This grants supports the newly established UF Genetics Training Program, which funds doctoral students conducting research at the intersection of genetics, genomics, and molecular pharmacology. 

Dr. Burris was also elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL) in recognition of his contributions to science and education.

Academic Program Specialist III | amyldavis@ufl.edu 

Amy Davis manages the Genetics & Genomics doctoral program.  She is the primary contact for all student matters during the application process, recruitment & admissions, and all admitted students.  Amy completed her bachelor’s degree in Human Resources at Santa Fe College.  During the 16 years Amy has worked at the University of Florida, she has primarily served as a graduate administrator and research administrator.  Amy thoroughly enjoys working with graduate students, helping and encouraging them as they navigate their way through their doctoral studies.  Please contact Amy via email (aldavis@ufl.edu) or telephone 352-273-8124 with any questions related to the admissions process or current student matters.