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UF Researchers To Use AI To Predict How Hurricanes Spread Invasive Plants

UF researchers led by Luke Flory are using a combination of on-the-ground plant research and hyperspectral sensing to evaluate the effects of hurricanes on Brazilian peppertree and Old World climbing fern.

Regulations Limiting Use of Potent Acne Drug During Pregnancy Work Most of the Time, UF Study Finds

Efforts to control the use of a potent anti-acne drug among pregnant women appear to be working, a University of Florida College of Pharmacy study has found, but there is room for improvement.

Dr. Diaby and Colleagues Place Third in PhRMA Foundation’s Diversity Award Contest

Vakaramoko “Karam” Diaby, Ph.D., M.Sc., an assistant professor of pharmaceutical outcomes and policy in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, led a team of researchers who placed third in the PhRMA Foundation’s Challenge Award contest aimed at addressing health disparities and underrepresented groups in value assessment.

Oragenics Chases Vaccine for Niche Markets

UF startup and UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech graduate Oragenics, a leader in the development of new antibiotics against infectious diseases and effective treatments for oral mucositis, seeks to be a major player in the Super Bowl of the pharmaceutical industry: a COVID-19 vaccine.

Juicing AI: University of Florida Taps Computer Vision to Combat Citrus Disease

University of Florida researchers are developing AI applications for agriculture. And the technology - computer vision for smart sprayers - is now being licensed and deployed in pilot tests by an agricultural equipment company.

UF Research Spending at Record $942.2 Million in 2020 Despite Pandemic

University of Florida research spending rose 1.5% to a record $942.2 million in fiscal year 2020, according to a new report to the National Science Foundation.

MJFF Confers Annual J. William Langston Award to Scientific Advisor Malú Gámez Tansey, Ph.D.

This year's recipient of the annual J. William Langston Award from The Michael J Fox Foundation is UF's Malú Gámez Tansey, Ph.D. MJFF CEO Todd Sherer, Ph.D., and chief science officer Brian Fiske, Ph.D., presented Tansey with the award.

UV System Means ‘Lights Out’ for Strawberry Pathogen

A new study led by UF/IFAS researcher shows that UV light kills powdery mildew, a disease that can significantly damage strawberries.

UF Health Names Chief Medical Officer for Central Florida Division

Kevin E. Behrns, M.D., has been appointed chief medical officer for University of Florida Health Central Florida.

University of Florida/IFAS Scientists Provide Insight on Hemp Mites for Growers

For growers contemplating — and who have begun — growing hemp as part of farm trials associated with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Industrial Hemp Pilot Project, this latest release focuses on lessons learned and provides detailed information on three major groups of mites.

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