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Christine Schmidt Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Medicine

UF researcher Christine Schmidt has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. This prestigious honor follows her election earlier this year to the National Academy of Engineering, making her one of the few exceptional individuals to be recognized by both academies.

Podcast: What’s Next Longevity Deal Talk – etectRx & Trilogy Health

UF Innovate | The Hub resident company etectRx, Inc., is partnering with Trilogy Health to pilot its latest technology, designed to assist caregivers and older adults in managing urinary incontinence. Eric Buffkin, CEO of etectRx, join Mary Furlong & Associates' podcast to discuss how this innovative solution can prevent falls during the night and support staffing.

UF Health Researchers Awarded $11.8 Million Grant To Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

UF researchers exploring how combinations of antibiotics can fight resistant bacteria have been awarded an $11.8 million grant for work that could help save the tens of thousands of lives lost yearly to infections that are increasingly plaguing humanity.

Dr. Christine Schmidt Receives Prestigious BMES Athanasiou Medal of Excellence in Translational Bioengineering

UF Researcher Christine Schmidt has been awarded the 2024 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Athanasiou Medal of Excellence in Translational Bioengineering.

President Biden Appoints UF Professor to National Science Board

President Joe Biden appointed University of Florida Distinguished UF researcher Juan Gilbert to the National Science Board. Gilbert is one of eight members appointed to the Board.

When Paleontology Meets AI, K-12 Students Find Thrilling New Ways To Study Shark Fossils

UF researchers, in collaboration with St. Mary’s College of Maryland, have developed Shark AI to help study paleontology, funded by a $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

Tech Tuesday: Local Venture Capital Fund Invests in Early-Stage Companies and Offers Educational Programs Around Gainesville

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate's Bethany Gaffey interviews Justis Mendez from OneSixOne Ventures. The local venture capital fund invests in early-stage companies and offers educational programs around Gainesville.

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