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U.S. Air Force Contract To Expand UF’s Research, Innovation and Education Missions in Panhandle

The U.S. Air Force awarded the University of Florida a $49 million contract for cutting-edge research and workforce development at UF’s regional engineering campus near Eglin Air Force Base.

Treatment for Horses May Lead to Therapy for Type of Blindness

A University of Florida study, published in Frontiers in Immunology, examined the potential of an eye drop developed by researchers to treat the sight-robbing disease known as equine recurrent autoimmune uveitis.

A Nose-Computer Interface Could Turn Dogs Into Super Detectors

UF Innovate | Accelerate resident client Canaery is partnering with a US Department of Energy lab to develop neural implants for rats and dogs that are capable of decoding what they smell.

UF Researchers Identify New Genetic Mutation Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

UF researchers have discovered a novel genetic mutation and an associated buildup of toxic proteins in the brain linked to Alzheimer's risk.

Tech Tuesday: UF Design Lab Advance Livestock Feeding Research by Simulating the Stomach of a Cow

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate's host Bethany Gaffey introduce Samantha Kormanyos from UF’s Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Senior Design Lab.

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.

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