NIH Grants High Reward for High-Risk Health Innovations
Two UF researchers received New Innovator Awards from the National Institutes of Health, securing funding for research that could revolutionize invasive surgical implants and enhance disease detection understanding.
UF Faculty Being Inducted Into the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Five of UF’s faculty are inducted into The Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida, recognizing their contributions in areas that range from using novel treatments to improve heart disease outcomes to translating basic biological discoveries into longer lifespans.
Patients With Diabetes Are As Satisfied With Telehealth As With In-Person Care
UF researcher finds that people with diabetes who participate in telehealth doctor visits report the same levels of quality of care, trust in the healthcare system, and patient-centered communication as those who receive care through in-person visits.
Dr. Emily Cicali wins inaugural STRIPE Double Helix Award from the American Society of Pharmacovigilance
The American Society of Pharmacovigilance selected Emily Cicali, Pharm.D., BCPS, a clinical associate professor in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, as an inaugural winner of a STRIPE Double Helix Award.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Startups Set To Be Highlighted in a Pitch Competition
In this week's Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate's host, Bethany Gaffey, introduces Pablo Casilimas from OneSixOne Ventures to discuss GatorPitch Miami.
Making Scents: Aromatherapy Lowers Anxiety in Preoperative Patients
UF researchers found that aromatherapy before surgery significantly reduces patients’ anxiety and decreases blood pressure and pulse rates.
UF Scientists Discover First Jeilongvirus in the U.S., Thanks to a Cat
UF researcher John Lednicky and his team discovered the first Jeilongvirus in the U.S., named the Gainesville Rodent Jeilongvirus 1.
Campus Leader To Serve As New UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean
The University of Florida has selected Kati Migliaccio, Ph.D., UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering chair, as the new College of Agricultural and Life Sciences dean.
RTI Surgical Completes Acquisition of Collagen Solutions
UF Startup RTI Surgical, a leading CDMO pushing the boundaries of innovation and tissue engineering to meet patient needs in regenerative medicine, announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of Collagen Solutions, a premier global supplier of engineered medical-grade collagen and xenograft tissue.
RTI Surgical Completes $15M Facility Expansion in Florida for Class III Medical Devices
UF Startup RTI Surgical, a contract development and manufacturing organization has announced the completion of a new $15 million, 5,000 sq-ft Class III medical device facility in Alachua, Florida, aiming to meet rising demand in the regenerative medicine sector.
