Tech Tuesday: UF Innovate The Hub Adding New Associate Director
Jim Bowie brings a rich innovative history to The Hub. He will be responsible for recruitment, retention, and management of companies. He will also handle day-to-day management, develop programs for mentorship, guidance, and strategic direction for Hub companies. Learn more about Tech Tuesday: UF Innovate The Hub Adding New Associate Director.
SmartSteward to Integrate With Vista Clinical Diagnostics
UF Innovate | The Hub resident company Antibiotic Adjuvant, Inc, creator of SmartSteward, electronic infection control and antibiotic stewardship system, and Vista Clinical Diagnostics, a medical testing lab serving skilled nursing facilities, announced they are working in collaboration to improve antibiotic stewardship. The announcement occurred during the Florida Healthcare Association Conference and Expo. “Implementing an […]
Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s: Two Experts on Why New Studies Are Encouraging
In The Conversation, Dr. Todd Golde, executive director, and Dr. Steven DeKosky, co-deputy director, both at the UF McKnight Brain Institute, discuss the progress and challenges of Alzheimer’s diagnostics. Learn more about Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s: Two Experts on Why New Studies Are Encouraging.
UF Receives $776.2 Million for Research in 2019
The University of Florida received $776.2 million in research funding in fiscal year 2019. About 68 percent of UF’s total funding came from the federal government, which awarded $526.8 million. Another $41.2 million came from the state, along with $54.4 million from industry and $99.1 million from foundations and non-profit organizations. “In 2018, we had […]
Virtual Humans Boost Mental Health Recovery
Benjamin Lok, a professor in the computer and information science and engineering department at the University of Florida, has been studying applications of virtual humans for two decades. His research has led to the creation of dozens of virtual characters that appear in 1,500 different programs around the world and wrack up over a million […]
Dr. Schmidt Elected Fellow of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering
The International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering has elected Dr. Christine Schmidt, professor, J. Crayton Pruitt Family Chair and Department Chair, as a Fellow of IAMBE. According to IAMBE, this honor recognizes her distinguished contribution to and leadership in the field of medical and biological engineering at an international level. Schmidt has many notable […]
Florida Citrus: Great Strides in Fight Against HLB
The Florida citrus industry has suffered some setbacks over the last few years, primarily due to the scourge of citrus greening or Huanglongbing (HLB). The good news is that researchers have made great strides in their fight against the disease, and many groves seem to be on the rebound. This year’s citrus harvest was pretty […]
Startup CEO Discusses Business Growth After Receiving Funding
UF startup Peerfit founder and CEO Ed Buckley gained a lot of traction with his business after receiving investment funding and coaching from organizations like Florida Funders. Peerfit promotes corporate wellness by giving the workforce access to exercise classes and programs through an interactive tech platform. The company grew from just four employees to more […]
Morphogenesis, Inc. Is Developing a Cell and Gene Therapy Focusing on a Cancer Vaccine Immunotherapy That Uses the Body’s Own Immune System to Kill Solid Tumors
Dr. Patricia Lawman, CEO and co-founder of UF startup Morphogenesis, Inc., a clinical-stage immunotherapy company headquartered in Tampa, talks about the company, their projects – current and future – and the challenges she and her team have to face while developing cell and gene therapy technologies. “We are currently focusing on our cancer vaccine. This […]
UF Professor Earns American Psychological Association Award
University of Florida professor of food science and human nutrition, Dr. Linda Bartoshuk, is savoring some recognition for her contributions to the psychological study of human taste perception. Bartoshuk is among three 2019 recipients of the award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions from the American Psychological Association. Learn more about UF Professor Earns American Psychological Association […]