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UF researchers use AI, lasers to pioneer precision spraying to combat mosquitoes

UF Researchers from the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory (FMEL) and the Florida Museum of Natural History are working to revolutionize mosquito control by using artificial intelligence to improve its precision.

UF Health a Center of Excellence for Rare Neuroendocrine Tumors

In recognition of providing the most advanced treatments for patients with rare neuroendocrine tumors, as well as access to a coordinated team of experts, UF Health has been designated a Center of Excellence by the Pheo Para Alliance.

Frozen Food Express Partners With Optym for Pickup and Delivery Route Optimization

UF Startup Optym, the leader in transportation network optimization, announced that Frozen Food Express has begun the rollout of Optym's route optimization solution RouteMax across the FFE network.

Gainesville Nurse and UF Student Keliy Fordham Brings Her Passion for Pediatrics to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

UF student Keliy Fordham received TL1 grant from the Clinical and Translational Science Institute to investigate a prediction model for identifying babies at risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis.

Alina Zare Named New Director of UF’s Interdisciplinary Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Research Institute

Alina Zare, one of the UF’s leading artificial intelligence researchers, has been named director of the university’s Interdisciplinary Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (IIARI).

RTI Surgical Announces Agreement To Acquire Collagen Solutions

UF Startup RTI Surgical announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Collagen Solutions, a premier global supplier of engineered medical-grade collagen and xenograft tissue with applications in cardiac, sports medicine and orthopedics.

Cancer Counteroffensive

UF has developed the team and resources necessary to continue research on novel immunotherapy treatments for bladder cancer.

LightPath Technologies Awarded Phase 2 Funding in U.S. Defense Department Partnership To Qualify Additional Germanium Substitutes

UF Startup LightPath Technologies announced Strategic Materials has awarded Phase 2 funding to support the qualification of additional LightPath Black Diamond chalcogenide glasses as substitute to germanium.

AI May Help Kill Weeds, Preserve Peppers, Tomatoes

UF researchers are designing a machine that can surgically eliminate weeds while preserving the tomatoes and peppers around them, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and sensor fusion.

Wang Works To Support Ultrafast Power Grid of the Future

Led by UF researcher Dr. Shuo Wang, a team of researchers will develop highly energy-efficient, ultrafast, and reliable SiC power modules to address the many challenges and limitations facing today’s electric grid.

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