Clearlake Capital and Siris-Backed Constant Contact Agrees To Acquire SharpSpring
Constant Contact, an established leader in online marketing, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and Siris Capital, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UF startup SharpSpring, Inc., a leading cloud-based sales and marketing automation platform, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $240 million including outstanding indebtedness.
Mental Confusion, Disorientation May Be Early Warning Sign of Severe COVID-19
A new University of Florida study finds that patients with COVID-19 who displayed symptoms of disorientation and confusion were three times more likely to go on to develop severe COVID-19 than patients with the virus who did not experience neurological symptoms.
One Giant Leap for Squid-Kind: Why NASA Launched Tiny Sea Creatures Into Space
NASA launched dozens of baby Hawaiian bobtail squid into space for scientific research on how to further preserve astronauts' health during long space missions.
Gator Pale Ale Becomes First Beer Brewed Using Hops Grown Only in Florida
Scientists at UF's Gulf Coast Research and Education Center are trying to produce hops that can be grown under Florida conditions. "We are trying to find out not just if we can grow this crop, but we are trying to find out if it is going to be cost-effective," said Dr. Shinsuke Agehara, the lead UF researcher on the project.
Revolutionizing the Science of Nerve Repair and Regeneration
Peripheral nerve damage is estimated to affect more than 20 million people in the United States, causing symptoms that range from mild discomfort to severe disability. Damage is often undiagnosed or untreated, and the current standard of care procedures can be associated with limitations that impact the quality of life. UF startup and UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech alum Axogen, Inc., a company focused on the science, development, and commercialization of technologies for peripheral nerve regeneration and repair, aims to address these issues and provide more efficient treatment options to patients.
A Feathr Touch: Navigating Customer, Employee and Investor Relations With Aleksander Levental
Find out Aleksander Levantel, co-founder or Feathr, lessons he's learned along the way as entrepreneur on the episode of Founder Shares.
Robots May Eventually Help Kill Weeds That Impede Strawberry Yield
Think of University of Florida scientists Nathan Boyd and Arnold Schumann a bit like surgeons. Except, in this case, their operating room is a strawberry field. With their research, Boyd and Schumann hope to eventually help growers unleash surgical strikes on weeds – without vanquishing their fruit.
How Sweet It Is: Vanilla Fresh From Florida Passes Taste Test
UF/IFAS Tropical Plant Geneticist Alan Chambers wanted to mix chocolate and vanilla as he works on the next steps in his vanilla research.
USF, UF Earn High Worldwide Rankings for Patents
The University of Florida and the University of South Florida ranked among the top 15 schools in the world to be granted U.S. utility patents last year, according to a new report.
Dr. Lampotang Receives J.S. Gravenstein Award From Society for Technology in Anesthesia
Samsun (Sem) Lampotang, Ph.D., FSSH, FAIMBE, has received the prestigious 2022 J.S. Gravenstein Award from the Society for Technology in Anesthesia (STA).
