Mars Rover Detects Never-Before-Seen Organic Compounds in New Experiment (UF News)
A University of Florida–led study using NASA’s Curiosity rover found organic molecules on Mars that could indicate ancient life, though confirming their origin will require returning samples to Earth.
Atsena Therapeutics Receives Data Monitoring Committee Recommendation To Proceed With Pivotal Part C Cohort of Phase 1/2/3 LIGHTHOUSE Trial Evaluating ATSN-201 in Patients With X-Linked Retinoschisis (Globe Newswire)
UF startup Atsena Therapeutics has been cleared to advance to the pivotal phase of its LIGHTHOUSE trial for a gene therapy targeting X-linked retinoschisis, with patient screening set to begin this month.
New UF/IFAS Office Aims To Create More Businesses, Commercial Products From Agricultural Research (UF News)
UF/IFAS launches the Office of Strategic Partnerships & Innovation to accelerate public-private partnerships, faculty entrepreneurship and commercialization of agricultural research.
UF Innovate | Accelerate Earns Four Honors at InBIA ICBI Conference Awards Ceremony (Global Innovation Institute)
The UF Innovate | Accelerate program was recognized at the InBIA International Business Innovation Association ICBI Conference Awards Ceremony, earning four major honors.
University of Florida Among Forbes’ 2026 Public “The New Ivies” List, Highlighting AI Leadership (UF News)
The University of Florida is among the 10 public universities on Forbes’ 2026 “The New Ivies” list, which was recently released and highlights institutions leading the nation in artificial intelligence adoption and preparing students for an AI-driven workforce.
UF Opens Whitney Marine Research Center, Expanding Marine Science Innovation in St. Augustine (UF News)
The University of Florida opened the Whitney Marine Research Center, more than doubling research space and expanding capacity for marine science, education and conservation.
UF Astronomer Helps Build Largest 3D Map of the Universe Ever Created (UF News)
A University of Florida researcher is helping lead a groundbreaking effort to create the largest 3D map of the universe, using data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Lab Uses Eye-Tracking Technology To Reduce Human Error (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate highlights eye-tracking research led by Dr. Jad Atweh that aims to reduce human error and improve decision-making in high-stakes environments.
Is Space Biotech Building Its Apps Before Its Operating System? (Hyper Frame)
UF Innovate | Accelerate resident client Aloft Biotechnologies is developing a novel microgravity bioreactor using air-film technology to enable scalable cell culture, highlighting the critical role of hardware innovation in the future of orbital biotechnology.
A $130 Million Drain: UF Researcher Looks to Genetics To Rein In Wasteful Strawberry Runners (UF/IFAS)
A University of Florida researcher is studying the genetics of strawberry runners to help growers reduce yield losses while preserving their benefits for plant propagation.