UF Researchers Study How To Grow Food on the Moon
UF is helping NASA build a permanent moon colony by growing plants in moon soil, a breakthrough that could benefit Florida and beyond as NASA prepares to send astronauts around the moon in 2025.
UF Researchers Go Nano To Improve Osteoarthritis Treatments
UF researchers are working to revolutionize osteoarthritis treatments, armed with cutting-edge nanoparticle imaging technology, federal funding, and a mission to alleviate pain.
Cannabix Technologies Receives Positive Testing Certification for Breath Logix Autonomous Alcohol Breathalyzer
UF Startup Cannabix Technologies Inc. reports that it has received a positive certification test report from the globally recognized laboratory CEcert GmbH, based in Germany, for its Breath Logix autonomous, wall-mounted alcohol breathalyzer device.
UF Tau Beta Pi Honor Society Honors Eminent Engineers
The University of Florida’s Engineering Honor Society added some research brass to its roster last week by inducting four esteemed faculty members as Eminent Engineer members.
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.
