Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Startups Encouraged To Apply for Upcoming GatorPitch Event
In this edition of Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate's host Bethany Gaffey introduce Melissa Kuchma of UF Innovate, who encourages UF startups to apply to pitch in front of an audience of investors in the Miami area.
AI Technology Uses Less Herbicide To Kill Weeds
UF researchers have developed the AI Smart Sprayer, an AI-powered precision sprayer that applies herbicide exclusively to planting holes in plastic mulch, reducing herbicide use by over 90% in tomato fields.
Solid Biosciences Reports Positive Initial Clinical Data From Next-Generation Duchenne Gene Therapy Candidate SGT-003
Solid Biosciences Inc., which acquired UF startup AavantiBio, announced positive initial data from the Phase 1/2 INSPIRE DUCHENNE trial evaluating SGT-003, a next-generation gene therapy candidate for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
UF Biostatistician at the Forefront of Groundbreaking Childhood Leukemia Drug Trial
A clinical trial co-designed by UF researcher found that adding blinatumomab to chemotherapy significantly reduced relapse risk in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, marking a major breakthrough in treatment.
LLNL and Canaery Develop Cutting-Edge Neural Interface Technology for Scent Detection
UF Innovate | Accelerate resident client Canaery and LLNL have developed an advanced nose-computer interface (NCI) that enhances scent detection animals' ability to identify explosives, narcotics, contraband, and biomarkers for neurological and infectious diseases.
U.S. Air Force Contract To Expand UF’s Research, Innovation and Education Missions in Panhandle
The U.S. Air Force awarded the University of Florida a $49 million contract for cutting-edge research and workforce development at UF’s regional engineering campus near Eglin Air Force Base.
Treatment for Horses May Lead to Therapy for Type of Blindness
A University of Florida study, published in Frontiers in Immunology, examined the potential of an eye drop developed by researchers to treat the sight-robbing disease known as equine recurrent autoimmune uveitis.
A Nose-Computer Interface Could Turn Dogs Into Super Detectors
UF Innovate | Accelerate resident client Canaery is partnering with a US Department of Energy lab to develop neural implants for rats and dogs that are capable of decoding what they smell.
UF Researchers Identify New Genetic Mutation Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
UF researchers have discovered a novel genetic mutation and an associated buildup of toxic proteins in the brain linked to Alzheimer's risk.
Tech Tuesday: UF Design Lab Advance Livestock Feeding Research by Simulating the Stomach of a Cow
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate's host Bethany Gaffey introduce Samantha Kormanyos from UF’s Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Senior Design Lab.
