Florida’s Alzheimer’s Research Consortium Awarded $15 Million Grant to Focus on Diverse Populations
The 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, or 1Florida ADRC, a University of Florida-organized consortium of leading research institutions aimed at making Alzheimer’s and related dementias treatable, preventable and one day curable, has received a five-year, $15 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging. The award will enable the consortium to […]
Optym Launches New TMS Software for Small and Mid-Sized Carriers
UF startup Optym, a global optimization intelligence company, announced the launch of Axele, a transportation management software for small and midsized carriers in the full truckload industry. Axele’s predictive analytics automates many of a trucking firm’s core functions including load planning, matching drivers to loads and customer communications. The software includes a mobile app for […]
BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. and University of Florida Establish Collaboration to Advance Therapies for Genetically Driven Diseases
BridgeBio Pharma, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on genetic diseases, has entered into a strategic collaboration with the University of Florida to translate research in genetically driven disease towards clinical development and potential commercialization. The partnership combines University of Florida’s prowess in studying genetically driven disease, including its capabilities in gene therapy, with BridgeBio’s […]
Getting More Bang Out of Blackberries
Growing blackberries commercially in Florida is a relatively new endeavor. But interest in the crop continues to increase. Those who do produce blackberries in the Sunshine State are looking to increase their yield. UF/IFAS researchers are on the case but know the goal to grow bigger and better fruit is not easily attainable. Similar to […]
Giving Lung Cancer Patients Better Results With Robotic Surgery
Tiago Machuca MD, Ph.D., an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine discusses in MedEd Cast podcast how robotic surgery is giving lung cancer patients better results. He shares the current treatment algorithms for early-stage lung cancer, helps to identify the potential benefits from minimally invasive thoracic surgery to treat […]
UF Health Project Seeks to Measure Impact of Coronavirus Isolation on Older Adults
A University of Florida Health researcher has launched a study using an online survey to determine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the lives of older adults. The results could eventually help scientists target educational, policy and behavioral interventions designed to regain or modify the life activities of older adults after the health crisis […]
New Study Examines Relationship Between “Free Water” and Neurocognitive Function in Older Adults
A new study by UF neuroscientists, Joseph Gullett, Ph.D., a research assistant professor of clinical and health psychology in the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions and Adam J. Woods, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical and health psychology and associate director of UF’s Center for Cognitive Aging and Memory, suggests that white matter “free […]
UF College of Pharmacy Moves Up National Rankings With Record-Setting Year for Research Awards
The University of Florida College of Pharmacy received a record of $28.3 million in research awards in 2019, which moved the college higher in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), research rankings. AACP’s annual research report, released June 9, 2020, compiles research data from more than 140 colleges of pharmacy around the country. […]
UF Health Children’s Hospital Programs Rank Nationally
Three pediatric medical specialties at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital are among some of the nation’s best, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings for best children’s hospitals. The cardiology and heart surgery program was ranked at No. 12 in the nation, while diabetes and endocrinology program earned the No. 22 spot. The […]
Paper on Retaining Black Computer Science Students Co-Authored by CISE Chair Earns Best Paper Award at Respect 2020
A paper titled, “The iAAMCS Ecosystem: Retaining Blacks/African-Americans in CS Ph.D. Programs,” earned a best paper award at the 2020 Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT) Conference. The paper was co-authored by Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, Ph.D., a lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education, and Juan E. Gilbert, […]