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Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Professor Recognized With Innovator of the Year Award

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate's host Bethany Gaffey introduces Dr. Elias Sayour as the 2024 Innovator of the Year. Dr. Sayour was recognized for his groundbreaking work in developing unique cancer therapies, which have the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment and prevention.

UF Health Study To Assess Pharmacogenetic Testing in the ER

UF researchers spanning the Gainesville and Jacksonville campuses launched a five-year research project measuring the feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and net benefits of implementing precision medicine strategies like pharmacogenetic testing in the emergency room.

HWCOE’s Inaugural Associate Dean of Research and Innovation Applies Lessons From Running to New Role

UF researcher Jennifer “Jenny” Andrew, Ph.D., will serve as the inaugural Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering announced this month.

NovaBone Secures FDA Clearance for Expanded Indications of Putty in Interbody Fusion Applications

UF Startup NovaBone Products announced that it has received FDA clearance for its bioactive synthetic bone graft, NovaBone Putty, which is now expandable for use in the intervertebral disc space.

Atsena Therapeutics and Nippon Shinyaku Enter Exclusive License Agreement for ATSN-101

Atsena Therapeutics Inc., a UF Startup, has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. for the commercialization of ATSN-101 in the United States, and for its development and commercialization in Japan.

Scientists Trained AI To Detect Faces in Pain. In Goats.

UF researchers fed data on goats' facial expressions into an AI-based model, enabling it to distinguish goats in pain by their faces alone. With data on more goats and other animal species, such AI models may help clinicians effectively treat pain in patients who cannot communicate verbally.

Seeding the Future: UF/IFAS and Florida Sea Grant Secure $250K NOAA Grant To Cultivate Seaweed Aquaculture in Florida

The University of Florida and Florida Sea Grant have secured a $250,000 grant from NOAA to investigate seaweed aquaculture cultivated from Florida’s tropical waters, aiming to boost the state’s economy while benefiting its environment and coastal communities.

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