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Florida Venture Forum Announces Startups Selected to Present at 2025 Florida Early Stage Venture Conference

Oboro Labs, a UF startup, is among the companies selected to pitch at the 2025 Florida Early Stage Venture Conference, showcasing the innovative technologies emerging from UF’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Startup Is Changing How Students Connect With Classmates

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate host Bethany Gaffey introduces CourseLynx, a UF startup transforming how students connect on campus and in class.

UF/IFAS Study: Drones, AI Help Farmers Save Money, Protect the Environment

UF researchers have used drones and AI-powered imaging to help farmers grow healthier hemp by determining optimal nitrogen fertilizer levels, which saves money and protects the environment.

UF Health: Timing, Consistency of Activity Linked to Better Fitness

A new UF study, funded by the NIA, shows that the timing and consistency of daily activity may be associated with improved cardiorespiratory fitness and walking efficiency — two key indicators of healthy aging

Researchers Warn of Rise in AI-Created Non-Consensual Explicit Images

UF researchers, with funding from the NSF, have led a study investigating a growing class of tools that allow users to generate realistic nude images from uploaded photos.

Will Genome Modifications Define Next-Gen AAV Vectors?

UF researcher Arun Srivastava, Ph.D., a gene therapy pioneer, shares his expert perspective on genome-modified AAV vectors, offering insights into how next-generation viral therapies may be shaped by precision genetic engineering.

Water Researchers Develop Prediction System for Harmful Algae

UF researchers have developed a next-day prediction model for harmful algal blooms, providing water managers with timely tools to mitigate environmental and public health risks.

Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Startup Aims To See How A.I. Can Be Used as a Teaching Tool

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate features Knowlify, a UF startup that’s transforming education with AI by instantly turning homework problems into personalized teaching videos.

Atsena Therapeutics Announces Positive Clinical Data From Part A of Phase I/II Trial Evaluating ATSN-201 Gene Therapy To Treat X-Linked Retinoschisis (XLRS)

UF startup Atsena Therapeutics announced positive clinical data results from Part A of the LIGHTHOUSE study, a Phase I/II clinical trial evaluating subretinal injection of ATSN-201 for the treatment of X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS).

Fu & Dixon Work To Achieve Strategic Dominance

UF researchers Dr. Jie Fu and Dr. Warren Dixon have secured $1.3 million in funding from the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory to develop advanced strategic planning frameworks for complex, uncertain environments, aiming to enhance decision-making capabilities in defense operations.

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