New Mouse-Model Research by UF Neuroscientists Provides Fresh Insight Into Parkinson’s Disease
New mouse-model research by University of Florida neuroscientists provides fresh insight into the impact of elevated levels of the protein alpha-synuclein on the function of dopamine-producing nerve cells, the progressive demise of which is associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Tampa’s Morphogenesis Wants To Cure Cancer With an Affordable Shot
A group of scientists in Tampa is working to make treating cancer as easy as getting a shot. While most of today’s cancer treatments tend to be toxic and expensive, UF startup and UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech alum Morphogenesis, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, is working to develop immunotherapies that are safe and affordable.
Dr. Lampotang Appointed Joint Professor of Urology
Samsun “Sem” Lampotang,Ph.D., FSSH, FAIMBE, has been appointed as a joint professor in the Department of Urology.
A Silvery Film is Opening New Possibilities for Flexible Electronics
Researchers from University of Florida chemistry professor Adam S. Veige’s lab were confident that they had created a new version of one of the most important semiconducting polymers. The reviewers of their latest paper, meanwhile, weren’t yet convinced.
Atsena Therapeutics Appoints Linda B. Couto, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer
UF startup Atsena Therapeutics, a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on bringing the life-changing power of genetic medicine to reverse or prevent blindness, announced the appointment of Linda B. Couto, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).
Cannabix: Developing a Solution for Outdated Marijuana Testing
UF startup Cannabix Technologies Inc., a Canadian company that is developing marijuana breathalyzer technology, believe their innovations will help law enforcement officers detect THC-impairment of drivers, ultimately making it easier to prosecute offenders.
DiaCarta Receives CE/IVD for its New COVID 19 test that Identifies Delta Plus and New Variants
UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech alum DiaCarta Inc., a precision molecular diagnostics company and leading developer of novel oncology tests using liquid biopsy, announced that its new QuantiVirus™ SARS-CoV-2 Variant Detection Test received the CE/IVD marking and therefore, can now be commercialized within the EU and rest of the world.
SATLANTIS Receives the Keicho Award for Innovation and Technology by CEJE
UF startup and UF Innovate | The Hub resident SATLANTIS, a Spanish business that develops Earth Observation (EO) optical payloads for small satellites around the world, received the “Keicho Award for Innovation and Technology”, within the fifth edition of the initiative by the Círculo Empresarial Japón España – CEJE (Business Circle Japan Spain), for promoting commercial relations between Spain and Japan.
UF/IFAS Scientists Offer Safety Tips for Potential Dangers of Drone Use
Some people seem to view drones as toys, but they can be dangerous. In fact, about 1,000 people per year are injured from using drones incorrectly. To address the potential peril, two University of Florida scientists are offering ways to keep people from getting hurt while using drones.
New AI Tool Will Predict Patients at High Risk for Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose
University of Florida researchers are developing a new artificial intelligence tool that will help clinicians identify patients at high risk for opioid use disorder and overdose.