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University of Florida Research Spending at Record $1.33 Billion for FY2025, New Awards at $1.2 Billion

University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.33 billion in research in fiscal year 2025, advancing new medical treatments, supporting Florida’s farmers and helping to grow statewide industries such as aerospace and semiconductors.

Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Students Build Cars and Compete With Gator Motorsport

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate spotlights Gator Motorsports, where University of Florida students design, build, and race a Formula-style car while gaining real-world engineering and management experience.

Solid Biosciences Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for SGT-501 First-in-Class Gene Therapy for Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT)

Solid Biosciences Inc., which acquired UF startup AavantiBio, announced that it received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for SGT-501, the Company’s novel, AAV-based investigational gene therapy for the treatment of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT).

UF Nursing Redesignated Center of Excellence for Teaching

The University of Florida College of Nursing has been redesignated a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing in recognition of its role as a national leader in nursing education and teaching.

Taming Wild Fires Before They Spiral: Part 2 – User Experience

UF Innovate | Accelerate resident client Fire Neural Network (FNN) was spotlighted for its AI-powered wildfire detection system, which emphasizes user experience in addressing critical environmental challenges.

Surprising Finding Could Pave Way for Universal Cancer Vaccine

A University of Florida study found that, like a one-two punch, pairing a test vaccine with commonly used anticancer drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors triggered a strong antitumor response.

Scientists Will Use a $1M Grant To Build a Support System Addressing Sea Level Rise and Flooding in South Florida

UF researchers have received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to address one of South Florida’s most pressing environmental challenges: groundwater flooding and saltwater intrusion driven by sea level rise.

New UF Research Unlocks the Nutritional Value and Shelf-Life Potential of Passion Fruit

UF researcher Tie Liu has led a study uncovering why some passion fruit varieties stay fresh longer than others, aiding breeders in selecting firmer types that better resist shriveling.

AI and Epidemiology: Can Combining the Two Predict Pandemics?

UF researchers have explored how artificial intelligence can be used to forecast population responses to lockdowns and policy changes during pandemic outbreaks.

Technical Toolboxes Announces Strategic Growth Investment From BVP Forge To Accelerate Innovation in Energy Infrastructure Software

UF startup Technical Toolboxes, a leading provider of advanced engineering and maintenance software for energy infrastructure, announced a strategic growth investment from BVP Forge.

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