UF Researcher Finds Way To Boost Protective Brain Enzyme After Stroke (UF Health)
A UF researcher used the HiPerGator supercomputer to identify a drug candidate that boosts the brain’s natural protective enzyme, offering a promising new approach to treating ischemic stroke.
On the Edge of a Breakthrough: UF/IFAS Breeding Disease-Resistant Lettuce for U.S. Farms, Kitchens (UF/IFAS)
University of Florida researchers, led by German Sandoya and supported by a $500,000 USDA grant, are developing disease-resistant lettuce varieties to protect yields against bacterial leaf spot and rising temperatures.
Researchers Use James Webb Telescope To Reveal Hidden Details of W51 Star Formation (UF News)
A team of University of Florida researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to capture photos of a star-forming region known as W51 with never-before-seen clarity and resolution.
UF Health Study Maps Hidden Immune Signals in Type 1 Diabetes (UF Health)
UF researchers have created a highly detailed map of gene activity in the pancreas, offering new insights into the biological signals driving Type 1 diabetes despite the absence of a cure.
From Athletes to Everyday Health: UF Engineers Unveil Bold Vision for the Future of Human Performance (UF HWCE)
UF has launched the Center for Engineering Human Performance and Wellness, bringing together engineering and health experts to use wearable technology, robotics, and data analytics to enhance movement, recovery, and performance across the lifespan.
UF Biomedical Engineering Professor Advances Novel Therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease With NIH Support (UF BME)
A UF research team led by Jamal S. Lewis is developing an NIH-funded nanoparticle therapy for inflammatory bowel disease aimed at restoring balance in the gut.
On Longboat Key, UF Students Help Shape the Resilient Future of Florida’s Coastline (UF News)
Led by UF researcher Martin Gold, UF graduate students are collaborating with the Longboat Key community to design adaptive architectural solutions that address flooding and prepare Florida’s built environment for climate challenges.
Thermal Cameras Used in Drones and Robots Can Be Tricked by Heat Sources, Study Finds (UF News)
UF researchers discovered three vulnerabilities in thermal cameras that could cause drones or autonomous vehicles to miss real obstacles or detect ones that aren’t there
The First Step in Commercializing Your Research: Start the Conversation (Times Higher Education)
Jim O’Connell, UF Innovate’s Assistant Vice President, highlights that the first step to commercializing research is starting early conversations, emphasizing how collaboration and engagement can turn academic ideas into real-world impact.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Lab Research Metallic Nuclear Fuel (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate highlights metallic nuclear fuels at the University of Florida and how they evolve inside a reactor to improve performance and efficiency.