UF Researchers Bring Innovation and Cutting-Edge Technology to Farming
University of Florida researchers are pioneering a new era in sustainable farming with ‘Smart Agriculture,’ a system that maximizes crop yields while minimizing environmental impact.
Myosin Therapeutics Receives FDA Clearance To Initiate First-in-Human Trial of MT-125 in Glioblastoma
UF startup Myosin Therapeutics, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application for MT-125.
Florida Venture Forum and Space Florida Announce Winners of $150,000 in 2025 Early Stage Venture Conference Investment
Florida Venture Forum, Florida’s largest statewide support organization for investors and entrepreneurs, announced the recipients of $150,000 in award dollars and investment from Space Florida during its 17th annual Early Stage Venture Conference in Orlando.
UF Researcher Links Diabetes Receptor Gene to Increased Childhood Obesity
UF researchers led a study that found certain genetic variations of a receptor targeted by popular weight loss drugs are associated with a higher risk of obesity in children who were also exposed to gestational diabetes in the womb.
Third-Grade ‘Mini Researchers’ at UF Design AI-Based App To Improve Florida Literacy
UF researchers, in collaboration with third-grade “mini researchers,” have developed an AI-enhanced augmented reality app to support literacy development among Florida students.
Record-Setting UF Steel Bridge Team Claims Another National Title
The UF Eckhoff Steel Bridge Team claimed its fifth consecutive national championship at the 2025 AISC Student Bridge Competition — securing its place in history with a record-setting seventh national title.
Tech Tuesday: Chemical Engineering Lecturer Teaches the Chemistry Behind a Field Impacting Our Everyday Lives
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate host Bethany Gaffey interviews VJ Tocco, a UF lecturer who is helping shape the next generation of chemical engineers.
Environmental DNA Floating in the Air Tracks Wildlife, Viruses — Even Drugs
UF researcher David Duffy has demonstrated the power of environmental DNA vacuumed from the air to detect everything from elusive wildlife to illicit drugs, highlighting its vast potential for science and public health.
Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers: Boosting Crop Production, Mitigating Environmental Impact
UF researcher Hardeep Singh highlights how enhanced-efficiency fertilizers can help farmers boost crop yields while reducing costs and environmental impact.
UF College of Medicine Faculty Appointed President-Elect of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
UF researcher Barry Byrne has been appointed president-elect of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) and will serve as ASGCT president in 2027.