Robert Ferl Named Chair of the Decadal Survey on Biological and Physical Sciences Research in Space 2023–2032
The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine announced that Dr. Robert J. Ferl, a distinguished professor and plant molecular biologist at the University of Florida, will co-chair the Decadal Survey on Biological and Physical Sciences Research in Space 2023–2032 along with Dr. Krystyn J. Van Vliet from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Does Paternal Health Status in Mosquitoes Influence Maternal Offspring Results?
Scientists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are one step closer to learning the factors that ultimately lead to characteristic differences in mosquito offspring—a key takeaway in the make-up of mosquito species and a critical finding in the continued research of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Tabrizian Receives Prestigious DARPA Director’s Fellowship Award
Dr. Roozbeh Tabrizian has been selected to receive a highly prestigious Director’s Fellowship from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
Cannabix Technologies Receives Notice of Allowance for Cannabis Drug Detection Device Canadian Patent
UF startup Cannabix Technologies Inc., developer of the Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer devices for law enforcement and the workplace, reports that it has received a notice of allowance from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for its 2015 licensed patent application, No. 2887841 entitled, “Cannabis Drug Detection Device”.
As Peach Harvest Begins, UF Scientists Find Rootstocks That Survive Flooding
Peach growers and University of Florida scientists are always concerned about flooding because it can damage peach trees permanently and cause trees to die. Ali Sarkhosh, a UF/IFAS assistant professor of horticultural sciences, is searching for flooding tolerance for peaches before a storm wipes out any farms.
AGTC Licenses Promoter Technology to SparingVision SAS
UF startup and UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech alum Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation (AGTC), a biotechnology company conducting human clinical trials of adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for the treatment of rare diseases, announced a licensing agreement that provides its proprietary cone-specific promoter technology to SparingVision SAS, a genomic medicine company developing vision-saving treatments for ocular diseases.
SATLANTIS Receives Investment From Two Spanish Companies
UF startup and UF Innovate | The Hub resident client SATLANTIS, a company specializing in high-performance optical loads for observation of the Earth for small satellites, has had the entry into its shareholding by Enagás, the main natural gas transporter in Spain, after a capital increase of 14 million euros.
AI May Help UF Researchers Identify Crop-Destroying Nematodes
Parasitic nematodes cause $125 billion in agricultural damage around the world each year, but University of Florida scientists hope to alleviate some of that destruction.
UF Researchers Say Marine Products Show Promising Future In Medical Advancements
Many drug research efforts occurring at UF are focused on marine and natural products that will lead to advancements in medications and treatments for cancers. Dr. Hendrik Luesch was involved in a recent discovery of a marine compound off the east coast of Florida named gatorbulin-1 that could potentially be used in the fight against cancer; this discovery highlights the importance of searching the ocean’s biodiversity.
Morphogenesis’ Skin Cancer Vaccine Gets FDA ‘Fast Track’
Tampa company Morphogenesis, a UF startup, has received a “fast track” designation for its skin cancer vaccination from the United States Food and Drug Administration.
