Uniting Chemistry and Physics, UF Michelin Science Scholar Cesar Dominguez Explores Sustainable Alternatives to Plastics (UF News)
A UF student supported by the Michelin Science Scholars Program is conducting research at the intersection of chemistry and physics under the mentorship of a UF researcher, Austin Evans.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Lab Diagnoses and Removes Viruses Through Genome Editing (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate highlights CasNx, a company that uses CRISPR-based technologies for diagnostics and to genome-edit donor organs before transplant.
UF Scientist Studies Muscle Loss in Space To Benefit Astronauts and Patients on Earth (UF News)
A study led by University of Florida researcher Siobhan Malany, Ph.D., sheds light on how human biology changes in microgravity and could help protect astronaut health while also offering hope for patients with muscle-wasting diseases on Earth.
Scientists Blaze New Path to Fighting Viral Diseases (UF Scripps)
In a quest to develop new antiviral drugs for COVID-19 and other diseases, a collaboration led by UF researchers has identified a potential new drug against the virus that causes COVID-19.
Patenting AI-Implemented Inventions
As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries, innovators face an increasingly complex global landscape for securing patent protection. This toolkit, developed by Wolf Greenfield attorneys, provides a timely and informative guide to how major jurisdictions approach the patent eligibility of AI-implemented inventions. Explore the toolkit here.
New Imaging Method Helps Immune Cells Zero In on Cancer (UF News)
UF researchers are testing nanoparticle imaging to track dendritic cell migration in cancer immunotherapy, with the goal of improving treatment effectiveness.
UF’s Perez Lab Gators Team Wins International AI Protein Design Competition (UF CLAS)
The University of Florida’s Perez Lab Gators team successfully proved one way AI can be utilized in cancer treatment during a protein design competition held by the University of Texas at Austin’s BioML Challenge: Bits to Binders.
Tiny Filter, Big Breakthrough: UF Team Helps Lithium–Sulfur Batteries Keep Their Charge (UF News)
A team of UF researchers has demonstrated that a one-atom-thick battery separator can prevent sulfur buildup, marking a breakthrough toward longer-lasting, lighter, and more powerful lithium–sulfur batteries.
UF-Led Study Shows Deep Brain Stimulation Benefits for Parkinson’s Patients (UF Health)
UF researchers led a national study showing that deep brain stimulation significantly improves symptoms and quality of life for Parkinson’s patients, with benefits lasting at least five years.
UF Leads the Way in Protecting Research Data From Cyber Threats (UF News)
UF is at the forefront of securing research information, with its supercomputer HiPerGator setting the standard for data protection. Supported by NSF funding, UF is advancing efforts to safeguard sensitive data and elevate the impact of regulated research.