If you suddenly lose your sense of smell or taste, this could be a sign of COVID-19 infection, even without other symptoms. If you experience sudden smell or taste loss, contact your physician immediately.

FCSI member Kayli R. Sieber defends her Ph.D. thesis. Read more here:

We're proud to share that Dr. Jennifer Mulligan has been awarded an NIH R01 grant to advance research into intranasal vitamin D as a novel treatment for inflammation-related smell loss. Read More:

RT @UFMBI: New study by MBI researchers @uffcsi reveals the mechanisms behind how your brain decides you dislike — even loathe — a smell.….

At the intersection of neuroscience and mentorship—Dr. Sims is helping shape the future of chemical senses research at FCSI. Tap the link to see how his work is influencing both discovery and the next generation of scientists. #FCSI #UFResearch

Kayli R. Sieber, a Ph.D. student in Dr. Hua Yan’s lab, is uncovering the mysteries of ant olfactory development—one gene at a time.🐜. Read her full story on our website:

Your sense of smell could hold the key to longer life. 🧠👃. Dr. Rui Xiao’s research is revealing how chemosensory biology drives aging—and the implications are huge. Read how tiny worms are helping unlock big questions:

Dr. Hua Yan is unlocking the secrets of ant communication through neuroscience & genetics—revealing insights that could impact pest control & aging research.🐜🔬.Read more: .#Neuroscience #AntColony #Research

The UF Training Program in Chemosensory Science NIH T32 is now accepting applications for a predoctoral fellow position starting Fall 2025. If your work involves smell or taste, don’t miss this opportunity! .📅 Apply by April 14, 2025. Questions? Contact danielwesson@ufl.edu.

Dr. Jennifer Mulligan is transforming the future of smell science with her innovative approach to nasal mucus biomarkers. Read the full article to see how her groundbreaking research is revolutionizing olfactory medicine!. 🔗

Insects impact everything from crops to public health! 🐜🌱 Dr. Dan Hahn’s research at FCSI is driving innovative solutions—read more here: ⬇️.🔗

Congrats to FCSI member Sarah Sniffen, Ph.D. Fellow, on her 3-year NIDCD fellowship! Her research will explore how our brains link emotions to smells.🧠

Curious about the impact of FCSI's research? Check out our recent feature in The New York Times Magazine:

Head on over to our website to read about Nick Wendrick, a second-year Ph.D. food science student and trainee at the FCSI who's pushing the boundaries of traditional winemaking with his research on carbonated blueberry wine.

We’re excited to reintroduce ourselves as the Florida Chemical Senses Institute (formerly the Center for Smell and Taste). Our mission remains the same: to highlight groundbreaking research in chemosensory science and support our incredible members.

RT @UF_Pharmacology: Dopamine is linked to the most ubiquitous motivated behavior on the planet: sniffing. See new work from a team at UF P….

Congratulations to former @UFCST Training Program in Chemosensory Science fellow @nlewjohnson on winning the prestigious Don Tucker Memorial Award from @AchemsInfo !.

Cool new collaborative study with contributions from @UF_Pharmacology’s Martens lab.

Incredibly cool!.

RT @UFMBI: .@UF smell and taste experts will help lead a conference with a goal of developing strategies to implement routine smell and tas….

RT @MonellSc: #ICYMI: Toward a Universal Smell Test: @MonellSc's @Val_Parma & @strohunter w/@zarapatel_md, @stevenmunger, @katieboateng, @S….