Among the largest applicant pool the ReTOOL program has ever seen, the following eleven scholars were hand picked to conduct cutting edge research at the University of Florida and its satellite locations.
The ReTOOL program is proud of the 2016 cohort and excited to help them achieve their career goals!
The 2016 Basic ReTOOL Cohort

2016 Advanced ReTOOL Scholars





2016 Trainees
student | mentor | 2017 status |
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Jaysha Barnes | Dr. Debra Lyon | Bethune Cookman University Junior |
Jada Brooks | Dr. Yousong Ding | Bethune Cookman University Junior |
Nickyjeanna Aime | Dr. Folakemi Odedina | FAMU Graduate |
Onyekachuwu Ibe | Dr. Nancy Mendenhall | FAMU Sophomore |
Davon Valverde | Dr. Sihem Bihorel | FAMU Junior |
Olivia Moline | Dr. Folakemi Odedina | Masters in Medical Science Program t Hamptons University |
Advanced ReTOOL Scholars
student | mentor | 2017 status |
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Xzavier Solone | Dr. Alexander Ishov | Grad School |
Cassandra Walker | Dr. Jane Aldrich | Grad School |
Kyle Steen | Dr. Walter O’Dell | FAMU Senior |
Allika Williams | Dr. Mary Ellen Young | FAMU Graduate |
Jordan Thompson | Dr. Yehia Daaka | UF College of Medicine |