Scientists Hone In on Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorder
University of Florida researchers have received a $19 million grant to tackle the growing problem of stimulant use disorder.
Discovery Shows How Pervasive Epstein-Barr Virus Could Be Thwarted
New, early findings by University of Florida Health researchers show how the Epstein-Barr virus’s advance could be thwarted.
‘Invisible Fence’ Keeps Cattle on Ranch, Helps Protect Environment
Jim Strickland, who manages Blackbeard’s Ranch in Myakka City, cares about cattle and believes in the value of science. Therefore, he's partnered with Joao Vendramini, an agronomy professor at the University of Florida Range Cattle Research and Education Center (REC), on an invisible fence for his ranch — a first-of-its-kind project in the Southeast.
Shakira Henderson Named UF College of Nursing Dean
Shakira Henderson joins UF on Jan. 29, as the UF College of Nursing dean and the associate vice president for nursing education, practice, and research — or System Chief Nurse Executive — for UF Health. She has a distinguished leadership record that spans health care operations and academia.
UF, Washington State University Researchers Receive Nearly $2 Million To Help Investigate Brucellosis
UF researchers are receiving millions of dollars to help investigate an infectious disease.
The University of Florida and Washington State University are combining labs to research Brucellosis.
The bacterial disease infects more than 500,000 people every year.
UF Awarded $5 Million in NIFA Grants to Battle Citrus Greening Disease
University of Florida scientists will elevate their efforts to control citrus greening, with about $5 million in grants from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Tech Tuesday: Standing InnOvation
In this Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate's Melanie Morón is joined by Jim O’Connell, the Assistant Vice President for Commercialization and the Director of UF Innovate, at Standing InnOvation, UF Innovate | Tech Licensing’s annual event to honor and celebrate the achievements of innovators across the University of Florida.
Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Entrepreneurship
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is the most entrepreneurial state in the nation according to a recent study published by researchers at The Digital Project Manager. Florida has the highest percentage of the population that has started a business, with 13,238 small businesses per 100,000 residents, 3,000 more small businesses per 100,000 residents than the second-place state of Georgia.
Entrinsic Bioscience Announces Breakthrough Innovation for Next Generation Sports and Recreational Rehydration™ Beverages
Entrinsic Bioscience has published a ground-breaking clinical study demonstrating the potential for next-generation sports and rehydration beverages, powered by its new Ultra-Hydrating HeatDefense™ formula which promotes dual action rapid rehydration with new levels of heat protection during sports, physical exertion and high heat stress.
UF’s Juan Gilbert Honored With National Medal of Technology and Innovation
President Joe Biden honored University of Florida computer science professor Dr. Juan Gilbert at the White House with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for pioneering a universal voting system that makes voting more reliable and accessible for everyone and for increasing diversity in the computer science workforce.
