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UF Health Cancer Center Achieves National Cancer Institute Designation

The University of Florida Health Cancer Center has received a prestigious designation from the National Cancer Institute, or NCI, and joins the ranks of the country’s most distinguished cancer centers, becoming the 72nd in the United States and the only one in North Central Florida.

Kate Therapeutics Debuts With $51 Million Series A To Develop Next-Generation Genetic Medicines To Treat Muscle and Heart Diseases

Kate Therapeutics Inc., a next-generation gene therapy company, has emerged from stealth mode after securing a $51 million Series A financing round. The funding was co-led by Westlake Village BioPartners and Versant Ventures, with participation from Osage University Partners and UF Innovate | Ventures. Additionally, the company has granted Astellas Pharma Inc. an exclusive worldwide license to develop, manufacture, and commercialize KT430 for the treatment of X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM).

Tech Tuesday: Fire Neural Network

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, we interview Dr. Istvan Kereszy, CEO of Fire Neural Network (FNN), to explore their groundbreaking work in lighting detection and its crucial role in preventing wildfires. Hear how their advanced technological detectors can identify high-risk strikes and are helping mitigate fires.

UF Scientists See Bright Future As They Seek Savory Strawberries – And High Yield

In a newly published paper, led by Mark Porter and co-authored by UF Innovate inventor Vance Whitaker, is helping outline the past, present and potential future of breeding flavor into strawberries.

UF Innovate Researchers Secure $3.8M NIH Grant To Combat Psoriasis

UF Innovate Inventors, Dr. Benjamin Keselowsky (PI), Dr. Gregory Hudalla (Co-I), and their collaborators have received a $3.8M grant from the NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The grant aims to address the problem of psoriasis, a chronic auto-inflammatory disease that causes irreversible damage to the skin.

UF Innovate Inventor Receives NIH R21 Award to Explore Human Cell Behaviors

UF Innovate Inventor, Josephine Allen, Ph.D., associate professor and Genzyme Professor of Materials Science & Engineering, has received a National Institutes of Health (NIH) R21 Award to better understand the native behaviors of cells in the human body.

UF Team Discovers New Role of Protein in Head and Neck Cancer Cell Growth

A University of Florida research team has discovered a new role of a key protein in driving changes in the genetic material of cells, which can contribute to the development of cancer. The findings could pave the way for new therapeutic targets for head and neck cancers.

Fixel Institute Becomes the First National Ataxia Foundation Center of Excellence in Florida

The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) announces the recognition of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Disease at UF Health as a NAF Ataxia Center of Excellence (CoE), making it the first CoE in the state of Florida and one of 15 nationwide.

Dmitry Rinberg on the Mysteries of Smell

"Don't miss this fascinating interview with Dmitry Rinberg, Co-founder and Chief Science Advisor of Canaery, a resident of UF Innovate | Accelerate, as he explores the mysteries of smell with Vasant Dhar. Join AI-pioneer Vasant Dhar as he hosts 'Brave New World' and discover the transformation of humanity by machines in the post-COVID era. The conversation will touch on various topics such as work, health, faith, emotional well-being, government, democracy, and freedom."

Slice Engineering Mosquito Prime Hotend Targets Speed and Reliability in 3D Printing

Florida-based Slice Engineering has launched the Mosquito Prime hotend, catering to the increasing demand for faster and more reliable 3D printing. The hotend offers improved thermal engineering and lightweight construction for high-flow extrusion and consistent high-quality prints.

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