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Renowned scientist Stephen Black leads FIU Medicine research

Associate Dean for Research Stephen Black, Ph.D. (left) and Assistant Professor Manivannan Yegambaraman, Ph.D., at the FIU Center for Translational Science.

Associate Dean for Research Stephen Black, Ph.D. (left) and Assistant Professor Manivannan Yegambaraman, Ph.D., at the FIU Center for Translational Science.

In the realm of biomedical research, Stephen Black stands as a luminary, recently reappointed by Florida’s governor to the Biomedical Research Advisory Council, a prestigious group offering insights to Florida’s surgeon general on the trajectory of the state’s biomedical and cancer research programs. His influence extends beyond advisory roles, permeating the corridors of academia and research at FIU.

As the interim chair of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Black is tearing down walls. The days of working alone and publishing a paper now and then are over. “It takes a village now,” he says. His vision extends to the FIU Center for Translational Science in Port St. Lucie, where he serves as the inaugural director.

Exterior shot of the FIU Center for Translational Science in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
FIU Center for Translational Science in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Established in 2022, the center represents a paradigm shift in research culture, cultivating a dynamic environment and fostering collaboration among researchers and institutes. His policy of open collaboration has been instrumental in catapulting grant awards from an initial $500,000 to an astounding $13 million, with projections signaling even greater financial support in the coming years.

Black’s leadership has attracted a cadre of distinguished researchers, often referred to as “rockstar scientists.” With expertise spanning neurodegenerative disorders, infectious diseases, spinal cord injuries, and more, these 15 principal investigators now oversee multiple projects, each commanding a full team. Anticipating further growth, Black envisions the influx of investors and startup companies, transforming the research landscape.

“We are focused on discovery AND delivery,” says Black of researchers who work at the center.

Currently, Black himself has funding via several NIH awards, including two P01 awards focused on ventilator-mediated lung injury and pulmonary vascular disease.

His appointment to the state advisory council is not just a personal accolade but a testament to FIU’s dedication to pioneering research with tangible impacts. Dr. Juan C. Cendan, dean of the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and vice president for Health Affairs, lauds Black’s recognition, emphasizing the pivotal role his vast knowledge will play in shaping critical decisions and policies governing biomedical research in Florida.

Stephen Black

$54M+
Black's total career funding

$47.7M
NIH

$6.9M
Foundation

Active Funding

$11.9M
P01

$2.3M
R01

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