UF Developing AI Tools To Predict Flesh-Eating Waterborne Threats (The Gainesville Sun)
A new UF-led initiative will create forecasting tools that can anticipate health risks linked to environmental conditions, providing advance warnings similar to the way weather forecasting helps communities prepare for storms and other hazards.
Atsena Therapeutics Doses First Patient and Reports Rapid Early Enrollment in Pivotal Trial of ATSN-201 for X-Linked Retinoschisis (Globe Newswire)
UF startup Atsena Therapeutics has announced that the first patient has been dosed in the Phase 3 pivotal cohort of the LIGHTHOUSE trial evaluating ATSN-201 for the treatment of X-linked retinoschisis.
Retinal Photographs Can Help Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Factors (UF News)
UF researcher Ruogu Fang, Ph.D., is using routine retinal photos, already common in eye exams, to flag risk factors linked to Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear.
TuHURA Biosciences Files Investigational New Drug Application for Evaluation of the TBS-2025 VISTA Inhibiting Antibody in Molecularly Defined Subsets of AML and Other Blood Related Cancers (PR Newswire)
TuHURA Biosciences, formed by CohBar and Morphogenesis, a UF startup, announced that it has filed an Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the study of its TBS-2025 VISTA inhibiting antibody for the treatment of molecularly defined subsets of AML and other blood related cancers.
UF Health Jacksonville Trial Explores DNA-Guided Treatment for Acid Reflux (UF Health)
UF-led clinical trial will test whether genotype-guided dosing of acid reflux medications can improve treatment outcomes for patients with erosive esophagitis.
$9.5 Million Gift Boosts UF Efforts To Protect Cattle From Disease-Carrying Pests (UF News)
A $9.5 million estate gift to UF will support mosquito and pest control research to protect beef cattle health and reduce economic losses for producers.
Inflammation’s Worst Enemy: Your Diet (UF Health)
UF study examined whether daily intake of anti-inflammatory nutrients can help reduce chronic inflammation and support better long-term health.
The Science of Sweat: How a UF Researcher Is Helping Brazil Prepare for the Heat of the World Cup (UF News)
UF researcher is helping Brazil’s national soccer team prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by developing personalized hydration strategies to improve performance and reduce heat-related risks.
Study Links Joint Pain Supplement to Accelerating Dementia (UF health)
UF study found that glucosamine use may be linked to an increased risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease, highlighting a potential connection between metabolism and neurodegeneration.
As Dementia Cases Rise, UF Researchers Develop a Breakthrough AI Tool To Improve Diagnosis Accuracy (UF News)
University of Florida researchers developed an AI-powered imaging tool that can accurately distinguish between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, helping improve diagnosis and treatment decisions.