Tech Tuesday

In this week's Tech Tuesday for WCJB TV20, UF Innovate's Elora Duong highlights the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI). FSI advances research, education, and workforce development in semiconductor technology, and is gearing up for its 2026 manufacturing-focused summit in Orlando. Special thanks to SCAD Media for co-sponsoring and producing the segment.

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In this week's Tech Tuesday for WCJB TV20, UF Innovate's Elora Duong highlights CasNx, a company that uses CRISPR-based technologies for diagnostics and to genome-edit donor organs before transplant. This makes the organs virus-free and less likely to trigger an immune response, improving their safety and durability. Special thanks to SCAD Media for co-sponsoring and producing the segment.

Learn more about the company here: https://www.casnx.com/

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In this week's Tech Tuesday for WCJB TV20, UF Innovate's Elora Duong highlights The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology. Located in Jupiter, Florida, the institute is part of the University of Florida and focuses on biomedical research, education, and collaboration across scientific disciplines. Special thanks to SCAD Media for co-sponsoring and producing the segment.

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In this week's Tech Tuesday for WCJB TV20, UF Innovate's Elora Duong highlights graduate student Seda Tasci, who works in the University of Florida's Neuromotor Behavior Lab with Dr. Rachael Seidler, researching how aging affects brain and motor function to understand early signs of cognitive decline. Special thanks to SCAD Media for co-sponsoring and producing the segment.

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In this week's Tech Tuesday for WCJB TV20, UF Innovate's Elora Duong interviews Dr. Donna Zhang, a molecular toxicologist from the University of Florida, whose lab aims to amplify the human body's natural defenses in fighting cancer. The Zhang Lab is studying a protein called NF2 that regulates cell protective mechanisms in hopes of developing drugs that enhance cancer treatment efficacy. Special thanks to SCAD Media for co-sponsoring and producing the segment.

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In this week's Tech Tuesday for WCJB TV20, UF Innovate's Elora Duong highlights a local startup created by students at the University of Florida. The startup developed an application to connect students with organizations, making it easier for college students to get involved on campus. Special thanks to SCAD Media for co-sponsoring and producing the segment.

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