Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Startup Is Changing How Students Connect With Classmates
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate host Bethany Gaffey introduces CourseLynx, a UF startup transforming how students connect on campus and in class.
UF/IFAS Study: Drones, AI Help Farmers Save Money, Protect the Environment
UF researchers have used drones and AI-powered imaging to help farmers grow healthier hemp by determining optimal nitrogen fertilizer levels, which saves money and protects the environment.
UF Health: Timing, Consistency of Activity Linked to Better Fitness
A new UF study, funded by the NIA, shows that the timing and consistency of daily activity may be associated with improved cardiorespiratory fitness and walking efficiency — two key indicators of healthy aging
Researchers Warn of Rise in AI-Created Non-Consensual Explicit Images
UF researchers, with funding from the NSF, have led a study investigating a growing class of tools that allow users to generate realistic nude images from uploaded photos.
Will Genome Modifications Define Next-Gen AAV Vectors?
UF researcher Arun Srivastava, Ph.D., a gene therapy pioneer, shares his expert perspective on genome-modified AAV vectors, offering insights into how next-generation viral therapies may be shaped by precision genetic engineering.
Water Researchers Develop Prediction System for Harmful Algae
UF researchers have developed a next-day prediction model for harmful algal blooms, providing water managers with timely tools to mitigate environmental and public health risks.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Startup Aims To See How A.I. Can Be Used as a Teaching Tool
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate features Knowlify, a UF startup that’s transforming education with AI by instantly turning homework problems into personalized teaching videos.
Atsena Therapeutics Announces Positive Clinical Data From Part A of Phase I/II Trial Evaluating ATSN-201 Gene Therapy To Treat X-Linked Retinoschisis (XLRS)
UF startup Atsena Therapeutics announced positive clinical data results from Part A of the LIGHTHOUSE study, a Phase I/II clinical trial evaluating subretinal injection of ATSN-201 for the treatment of X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS).
Fu & Dixon Work To Achieve Strategic Dominance
UF researchers Dr. Jie Fu and Dr. Warren Dixon have secured $1.3 million in funding from the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory to develop advanced strategic planning frameworks for complex, uncertain environments, aiming to enhance decision-making capabilities in defense operations.
UF Audio Deepfakes Study Could Ultimately Help Hearing-Impaired Detect Fraud
UF researchers found that cochlear implant users are more vulnerable to audio deepfakes, highlighting the need for better detection systems to protect the hearing-impaired from potential fraud.
