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From Problem to On-Farm Solution: The Journey of One UF/IFAS AI Technology

UF researcher Yiannis Ampatzidis developed Agroview, an AI-powered tool that revolutionizes tree counting and precision agriculture, cutting data collection time by 90% and aiding growers and insurers in damage assessment and crop management.

Fire Neural Network (FNN): Harnessing AI To Stop Wildfires Before They Spread

UF Innovate | The Hub resident client Fire Neural Network is selected as one of the 2024 GrowFL honorees, recognized for its outstanding contributions to Florida’s economy through innovation, job creation, and leadership.

Oragenics, Inc. Announces Partnership With BRAINBox Solutions To Revolutionize Concussion Diagnosis and Treatment

UF Innovate | Accelerate graduate Oragenics, Inc., a biotechnology company advancing innovative treatments for concussion and brain-related health conditions, announced a strategic partnership with BRAINBox Solutions, a leader in multi-modality diagnostics for traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Dr. Nicholas Bodor Receives Hungary’s Prestigious Gábor Dénes Lifetime Achievement Award

UF researcher Nicholas Bodor, an internationally recognized expert in drug discovery, design, and delivery, received the Gábor Dénes Lifetime Achievement Award in Hungary.

Did COVID-19 Prediction Formulas Miss Something? New Study Suggests Yes

UF researchers suggest that prediction models used by decision makers in attempting to control the spread of COVID-19 were incomplete, showing the need for more accurate forecasting.

Tech Tuesday: UF Engineering Students Get Hands-On Experience

In this week's Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate's host, Bethany Gaffey, sits down with Dr. Sarah Jayasekaran to showcase how UF students are gaining hands-on experience.

Map Shows State of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Florida Water

UF researchers analyzed polyfluoroalkyl substances in Florida’s surface water, revealing widespread contamination in springs and launching a map to track levels statewide.

Researchers Take Step Toward Creating Salmonella Vaccine

UF researchers discovered a breakthrough that could advance the development of a vaccine for non-typhoidal Salmonella, which currently has no vaccine.

Evergen Launches AI-Powered Bone Graft Image Processing Software Developed in Partnership With University of Florida

Evergen, a leading CDMO and formerly known as RTI Surgical, a UF startup, announces the launch of new AI-powered image processing software to enhance the analysis of CT bone graft scans.

Dr. Fan Zhang Named UF Health Cancer Center Rising Star of the Year

UF researcher Fan Zhang, Ph.D., an assistant professor of pharmaceutics at the University of Florida, has been named a 2025 recipient of the UF Health Cancer Center Rising Star of the Year Award.

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