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UF, Micro-gRx, and Ronawk Collaborate on Translational Research in Advanced Tissue Engineering Aboard the International Space Station

The University of Florida, along with Micro-gRx and Ronawk, has been awarded $830,000 by the National Science Foundation and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space to launch an innovative tissue engineering experiment into space.

RTI Surgical Announces First Patient Enrolled in Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for Cortiva® Allograft Dermis in Breast Reconstruction

UF Startup RTI Surgical announced the enrollment of the first patient in ADMIRE, a study designed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of Cortiva® Allograft Dermis in implant-based breast reconstruction.

UF/IFAS Scientists Develop Groundbreaking Method for Detecting DNA of Invasive Snakes in Florida

UF researchers have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida’s defenses against invasive species: a DNA-based environmental monitoring test that can pinpoint where they’ve been, aiding eradication efforts.

Yoga Program May Reduce Depression and Anxiety in Women With Cancer

UF researchers have found that a program combining yoga and psychological tools in a group therapy setting may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in women with certain common cancers.

Novartis Buys Kate Therapeutics, Eyeing $55B CGT Market Opportunity by 2030

UF Startup Kate Therapeutics, a gene therapy specialist, is being acquired by Novartis in a deal worth up to $1.1 billion. This acquisition aligns with Novartis’s efforts to deliver treatments for neuromuscular disorders and fits into the pharma’s strategy to expand its new modality pipeline, ensuring long-term business sustainability.

Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Student-Led Group Designs and Constructs Competition Bridges

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate's host Bethany Gaffey introduces Damian Blanco from the UF Steel Bridge team. This student-led group designs and constructs competition bridges, focusing on speed, strength, and efficiency.

Big Data Allows Researchers To Analyze Income Inequality Gap

UF researchers will conduct a study to explore the root causes of income inequality, supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Florida Museum Curator Helps Team Score 1st-Place and $5 Million in International Biodiversity Competition

UF researcher Robert Guralnick, curator of bioinformatics at the Florida Museum of Natural History, is a member of an international team that won first place in the five-year XPRIZE Rainforest competition.

Specnova Launches NovaQSpheres Controlled-Release Beadlet Technology

SpecNova, a UF Innovate | Accelerate graduate, has launched NovaQSpheres, a delivery system offering precision-timed release of ingredients with otherwise short absorption and half-life.

Loss Prevention Research Council Announces 2025 Event Lineup

UF Innovate | The Hub resident client Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), a community of retailers, solution partners, and industry leaders dedicated to advancing evidence-based retail crime prevention, has announced its event lineup for 2025.

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