How To Participate in UF’s AI Days, Oct. 28–30
The University of Florida is hosting its third annual AI Days for students, faculty, and staff from Oct. 28 to 30, featuring immersive events to engage the campus in AI and its potential.
Herbicide Plus Fertilizer Equals Fewer Weeds and, Thus More Tomatoes
University of Florida research shows that a combination of herbicide and fertilizer can prevent the nasty nutsedge weed from harming tomatoes.
UF EPI Director Glenn Morris To Step Down After 17 Years of Leadership
Glenn Morris is stepping down from his role as director of UF's Emerging Pathogens Institute, a globally recognized powerhouse for infectious disease research after 17 years of leadership.
LightPath Technologies Secures LOI for Sustained Supply of Infrared Lens Assemblies From Existing European Defense Customer
UF Startup LightPath Technologies, Inc., announced receipt of a follow-on order and Letter of Intent ("LOI") for a sustained supply of infrared lens assemblies from a European defense customer for active duty use in first-person view (FPV) drone applications.
New Funding Secured To Support Clinical GMP Manufacturing Expansion at Rise Therapeutics
UF Startup Rise Therapeutics announced that it has received funding from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Tech Tuesday: The College of Dentistry at the University of Florida Research Ways To Detect Cancer by Testing Saliva
UF Innovate's host Bethany Gaffey interviews Dr. Josephine Esquivel-Upshaw from the College of Dentistry. Dr. Esquivel-Upshaw, Dr. Ren, and their research teams are developing and testing a biosensor capable of detecting cancer through a saliva test.
UF College of Nursing Student Research Project Nets Human Trafficking Arrests
UF Nursing student Katelyn Watts developed a screening tool template to identify potential human trafficking victims with the help of UF College of Nursing faculty, Baptist Health, and EPIC Systems.
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.
