Zixi Cheng, University of Central Florida (IMAGE) University of Central Florida Caption UCF Scientist Zixi Cheng is advancing research on how neurons in the heart communicate with the brain in hopes of using those messages to repair cardiac disease. The work is part of an NIH award. Credit UCF, College of Medicine Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.