GatorPitch Showcases University of Florida Startups in Miami
UF Innovate hosted its inaugural GatorPitch event on Thursday, November 7, at Miami’s Mana Tech, showcasing six of the University of Florida’s best startups to more than 150 attendees from South Florida’s dynamic investor and entrepreneurial community.
Solid Biosciences To Present at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference
Solid Biosciences Inc., a biotechnology company that acquired UF startup AavantiBio, announced that Bo Combo, President and CEO, and Gabriel Brooks, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, will present at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference on November 20.
Kriya Announces Publication of Preclinical Data for Its Investigational AAV-FGF21 Gene Therapy Demonstrating Durable Reversal of Liver Fibrosis
UF Startup Kriya Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies to address common diseases affecting millions of people around the world, announced the publication of preclinical data for its investigational AAV-FGF21 gene therapy.
Atsena Therapeutics and Nippon Shinyaku Enter Exclusive License Agreement for ATSN-101
Atsena Therapeutics Inc., a UF Startup, has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. for the commercialization of ATSN-101 in the United States, and for its development and commercialization in Japan.
NovaBone Secures FDA Clearance for Expanded Indications of Putty in Interbody Fusion Applications
UF Startup NovaBone Products announced that it has received FDA clearance for its bioactive synthetic bone graft, NovaBone Putty, which is now expandable for use in the intervertebral disc space.
HWCOE’s Inaugural Associate Dean of Research and Innovation Applies Lessons From Running to New Role
UF researcher Jennifer “Jenny” Andrew, Ph.D., will serve as the inaugural Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering announced this month.
UF Health Study To Assess Pharmacogenetic Testing in the ER
UF researchers spanning the Gainesville and Jacksonville campuses launched a five-year research project measuring the feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and net benefits of implementing precision medicine strategies like pharmacogenetic testing in the emergency room.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Professor Recognized With Innovator of the Year Award
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate’s host Bethany Gaffey introduces Dr. Elias Sayour as the 2024 Innovator of the Year. Dr. Sayour was recognized for his groundbreaking work in developing unique cancer therapies, which have the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment and prevention.
UF Receives Funding to Expand NSF I-Corps Training to Accelerate Technology Translation and Strengthen the Regional Innovation Ecosystem
The University of Florida has been designated a partner in the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps Southeast Hub — a consortium of eight universities across four states receiving $15 million over 5 years to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in the Southeast.
Genascence Granted FDA Fast Track Designation for GNSC-001 in Patients With Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
UF Startup Genascence Corporation announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation (FTD) for GNSC-001, a potential first-in-class gene therapy for the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.