From Space to Emergency Care, UF Students Push the Boundaries of Robotics
UF civil engineering professor Eric Du guides students who are at the forefront of innovation, using advanced robotics—including ground robots, robotic arms, and drones—to develop cutting-edge solutions with real-world impact.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Lab Develops Anti-Inflammation Treatment That Doesn’t Require Steroids
This week on Tech Tuesday, our host introduces Dr. Jennifer Mulligan from the UF Health Smell Disorders Clinic. Her lab has developed a mucosal anti-inflammatory gel made from amino acids to treat inflammation in the ear, nose, and throat without the use of steroids.
Out of This World: UF Fall Commencement Speakers Announced
UF researchers Rob Ferl, Ph.D., and Anna-Lisa Paul, Ph.D., will be the speakers for the University of Florida’s Fall Commencement ceremonies Dec. 13 and 14.
University of Florida Announces the 2024 National Academy of Inventors Fellows
UF researcher Fan Ren, Ph.D., a professor of chemical engineering at the University of Florida, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, as announced by the organization.
UF/IFAS Study Proves Color Coding Nutrition Labels May Promote Healthier Eating
UF researchers collaborated to investigate whether color-coded nutrition facts panels (NFPs) could improve consumers’ use of nutrition labels to make healthier choices.
UF Researchers Combine Expertise To Investigate Safe Pain Relief
UF researchers are combining their resources and expertise to investigate safe and effective pain relief therapies, backed by funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
How To Make Robots More Lifelike
UF researchers developed a new measurement scale outlining four traits robots must exhibit to appear lifelike: human-like appearance, emotional capacity, social intelligence, and self-understanding.
How Atsena Got Its Gene Therapy To Spread Subretinally To Treat XLRS
UF researcher Sanford Boye, co-founder and adviser of UF Startup Atsena Therapeutics, shared insights into how the company developed its gene therapy to achieve subretinal spread for treating XLRS.
LightPath Technologies Introduces New Optical Gas Imaging Camera for Ammonia and SF6 Detection
UF startup LightPath Technologies announced a new version of its Optical Gas Imaging (“OGI”) camera platform to detect fugitive ammonia and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) emissions for industrial and manufacturing applications.
Survey Ranks UF As Top University for Ag Research Investment
For the sixth consecutive year, the University of Florida led the nation in agricultural sciences and natural resources conservation research, according to a new report from the National Science Foundation (NSF).