SharpSpring Releases First-of-Its-Kind CRM-Integrated Video Calling and Screen Sharing to Address COVID-19
UF startup SharpSpring, Inc., a leading cloud-based marketing and sales automation platform, announced the release of integrated video calls, a free solution for SharpSpring customers, built to help marketing agencies and SMBs connect with leads, contacts, and clients, mimicking an in-person experience. “While Zoom, Slack, Skype, and other services have been amazing for us, SharpSpring […]
UF-Led Ventilator Design Clears First FDA Review
A ventilator envisioned by a University of Florida engineer and built with do-it-yourself parts gained first-step FDA authorization this week, offering hope that it could be in use within weeks at hospitals around the world where COVID-19 patients have overwhelmed supplies of traditional medical equipment. The ventilator, composed of parts readily available for less than […]
UF Professor Elected American Institute of Chemical Engineers Fellow
University of Florida‘s Chemical Engineering professor, Richard B. Dickinson, Ph.D., was elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). This honor is the organization’s highest grade of membership and is awarded to members in recognition of significant professional accomplishments and contributions in chemical engineering. Dr. Dickinson’s research applies engineering principles to study the behavior of living […]
Clinical Trial for ‘Promising’ Gene-therapy Treatment for Cancer Is Unveiled
Is it finally possible that an effective, minimally invasive, cost-efficient treatment for cancer is on the horizon? UF startup Morphogenesis Inc., a clinical-stage immunotherapy company headquartered in Tampa, has been developing cancer treatment since the 1990s. In January 2020, the company’s human clinical trials opened when the Food and Drug Administration enabled the expansion of its […]
Florida Watermelons: Crops in the Ground, Uncertainty Abounds
Today, as fruit and vegetable farmers in South Florida decide what to do with produce once destined for now-closed schools and restaurants, watermelon farmers in North Florida have recently finished planting their crops. Given the uncertainty around the market for fresh produce, the decision to plant came down to economics, said Mark Warren, agriculture agent for […]
Entegris Acquires UF Startup Sinmat
Entegris, a specialty chemicals and materials company, has acquired UF startup Sinmat, a chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurry manufacturer, based in Gainesville, FL. Sinmat designs and produces CMP slurries used for polishing ultra-hard surface materials, including SiC and GaN. “Joining Entegris provides us a great opportunity to increase the value we deliver to our customers. […]
OxThera Announces Completion of Recruitment in Phase 3 ePHex Study With Oxabact in Patients With Primary Hyperoxaluria
UF startup OxThera AB, a privately-held biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of people with Primary Hyperoxaluria (PH), announced that it has completed enrollment in its Oxabact ePHex phase III study. Oxabact is an investigational bi-modal enteric biotherapy containing a lyophilized formulation of Oxalobacter formigenes for the treatment of adults and children with primary […]
Military Drone Maker, Altavian, Is Churning Out N95 Masks for COVID-19 Response
UF startup Altavian, a drone maker that supplies the US military, has shifted some of its production to a new kind of N95-grade mask to be used by medical personnel on the frontlines of America’s latest battle—the COVID-19 emergency response. In fact, the new masks may even exceed the protection of traditional N95 models. The […]
From Robots to Drones, Agricultural Innovation Is Rapidly Changing
“Precision agriculture,” “artificial intelligence.” It sounds like content for a science fiction movie or TV show. But we’re not talking about “The Avengers” or “Star Trek.” These scientific innovations present us with real-world applications for farms in Southwest Florida and globally. Further, they signify something special to several of our scientists at the University of […]
Full Interview: Algernon Pharmaceuticals Updates Phase 2 Human Testing of Ifenprodil for COVID-19
Christopher Moreau, CEO of UF startup Algernon Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical development company, joins Steve Darling from Proactive Vancouver to provide an update about its initiated phase 2 clinical study of NP-120 for COVID-19 on infected patients in South Korea. Learn more about Full Interview: Algernon Pharmaceuticals Updates Phase 2 Human Testing of Ifenprodil for […]