Advancing Food is Medicine Across Research, Practice, and Communities
The inaugural UF Food is Medicine Summit will bring together UF faculty, staff, students, researchers, clinicians, Extension professionals, and invited community and academic partners to showcase innovative research, programs, partnerships, and approaches advancing Food is Medicine.
The Summit will highlight work spanning agriculture, nutrition, clinical care, policy, and communities, while creating opportunities to connect across disciplines, colleges, and sectors.
Through presentations, discussions, and networking, the Summit will foster collaboration and identify opportunities to strengthen and expand Food is Medicine efforts across UF and beyond.
Date: October 21, 2026 Location: Gainesville, Florida
Who Should Attend?
The Summit is intended for the UF community and invited speakers and partners working to advance Food is Medicine, including:
Faculty and researchers
Students and postdocs
Clinicians and health professionals
Extension professionals
Invited academic and community partners
This event is generously sponsored by the Winter Park Health Foundation. We are grateful for their support, which helps make the Summit free to attend for participants.
Summit Program
The Summit will feature presentations, discussions, and opportunities for connection focused on advancing Food is Medicine across disciplines and sectors.
*Agenda subject to change. Full agenda coming soon.
The inaugural UF Food is Medicine Summit will feature leaders from across agriculture, nutrition, clinical care, policy, research, and communities.
Featuring voices from across:
Agriculture & Food Systems UF/IFAS • UF Field & Fork • Breeding Insight • 4Roots
Research & Academia UF College of Medicine • UF Diabetes Institute • FSU ICON-Health
Clinical Care & Culinary Health AdventHealth • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs • 4 Roots Culinary Health Institute
Policy, Community & Systems Partnerships Florida Health & Nutrition Coalition • High Tech Corridor • Winter Park Health Foundation
... among others!
Showcasing Food is Medicine Innovation
The Summit will showcase innovative research, programs, partnerships, and approaches advancing Food is Medicine across agriculture, nutrition, clinical care, policy, and communities.
Abstract submissions were invited from members of the UF community and invited partners. A selection of accepted abstracts will be featured as poster presentations during the Summit.
Call for Abstracts
Submission deadline: August 21, 2026 Notification of acceptance: September 14, 2026
*Accepted abstracts will be published here following the review process.
Registration is required to attend the UF Food is Medicine Summit.
The Summit is intended for the UF community and invited community and academic partners. Registration information is being shared directly with eligible attendees.
This event is generously sponsored by the Winter Park Health Foundation. We are grateful for their support, which helps make the Summit free to attend for participants.
Who can attend the Summit?
The Summit is intended for UF faculty, staff, students, researchers, clinicians, Extension professionals, and invited community and academic partners working to advance Food is Medicine.
Is registration required?
Yes. Registration is required to attend the Summit. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early.
Is there a registration fee?
No. Registration for the UF Food is Medicine Summit is free, thanks to the generous support of the Winter Park Health Foundation.
Can members of the public attend?
The Summit is designed primarily for the UF community and invited partners. Registration is not open to the general public.
Where is the Summit being held?
The Summit will be held in Gainesville, Florida on October 21, 2026.
Will meals be provided?
Yes. The Summit will include light breakfast items, lunch and coffee/tea. A networking reception with refreshments will follow the program.
I have dietary restrictions. Can I request an accommodation?
Yes. Dietary restrictions and other relevant accommodations can be indicated during registration.
Will presentations or abstracts be available after the Summit?
Information about accepted abstracts and Summit materials will be made available on this website as appropriate.
