UF/IFAS Study: Drones, AI Help Farmers Save Money, Protect the Environment
UF researchers have used drones and AI-powered imaging to help farmers grow healthier hemp by determining optimal nitrogen fertilizer levels, which saves money and protects the environment.
Researchers Warn of Rise in AI-Created Non-Consensual Explicit Images
UF researchers, with funding from the NSF, have led a study investigating a growing class of tools that allow users to generate realistic nude images from uploaded photos.
UF Health: Timing, Consistency of Activity Linked to Better Fitness
A new UF study, funded by the NIA, shows that the timing and consistency of daily activity may be associated with improved cardiorespiratory fitness and walking efficiency — two key indicators of healthy aging
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Startup Aims To See How A.I. Can Be Used as a Teaching Tool
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate features Knowlify, a UF startup that’s transforming education with AI by instantly turning homework problems into personalized teaching videos.
Water Researchers Develop Prediction System for Harmful Algae
UF researchers have developed a next-day prediction model for harmful algal blooms, providing water managers with timely tools to mitigate environmental and public health risks.
Will Genome Modifications Define Next-Gen AAV Vectors?
UF researcher Arun Srivastava, Ph.D., a gene therapy pioneer, shares his expert perspective on genome-modified AAV vectors, offering insights into how next-generation viral therapies may be shaped by precision genetic engineering.
Atsena Therapeutics Announces Positive Clinical Data From Part A of Phase I/II Trial Evaluating ATSN-201 Gene Therapy To Treat X-Linked Retinoschisis (XLRS)
UF startup Atsena Therapeutics announced positive clinical data results from Part A of the LIGHTHOUSE study, a Phase I/II clinical trial evaluating subretinal injection of ATSN-201 for the treatment of X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS).
Fu & Dixon Work To Achieve Strategic Dominance
UF researchers Dr. Jie Fu and Dr. Warren Dixon have secured $1.3 million in funding from the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory to develop advanced strategic planning frameworks for complex, uncertain environments, aiming to enhance decision-making capabilities in defense operations.
Oboro Labs and Knowlify Receive ‘Panelists’ Choice’ Awards at GatorPitch
Six University of Florida startups pitched their business plan to more than 100 attendees from Miami’s investor and entrepreneurial community at UF Innovate’s second GatorPitch Miami event on May 8.
XPRIZE UF
UF Innovate | The Hub resident client FNN, in collaboration with UF researchers, advances to the semi-finals of the XPRIZE Wildfire competition with its AI-driven technology aimed at early detection and suppression of wildfires.