RTI Surgical Announces First Patient Enrolled in Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for Cortiva® Allograft Dermis in Breast Reconstruction
UF Startup RTI Surgical announced the enrollment of the first patient in ADMIRE, a study designed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of Cortiva® Allograft Dermis in implant-based breast reconstruction.
UF, Micro-gRx, and Ronawk Collaborate on Translational Research in Advanced Tissue Engineering Aboard the International Space Station
The University of Florida, along with Micro-gRx and Ronawk, has been awarded $830,000 by the National Science Foundation and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space to launch an innovative tissue engineering experiment into space.
Novartis Buys Kate Therapeutics, Eyeing $55B CGT Market Opportunity by 2030
UF Startup Kate Therapeutics, a gene therapy specialist, is being acquired by Novartis in a deal worth up to $1.1 billion. This acquisition aligns with Novartis’s efforts to deliver treatments for neuromuscular disorders and fits into the pharma’s strategy to expand its new modality pipeline, ensuring long-term business sustainability.
Yoga Program May Reduce Depression and Anxiety in Women With Cancer
UF researchers have found that a program combining yoga and psychological tools in a group therapy setting may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in women with certain common cancers.
UF/IFAS Scientists Develop Groundbreaking Method for Detecting DNA of Invasive Snakes in Florida
UF researchers have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida’s defenses against invasive species: a DNA-based environmental monitoring test that can pinpoint where they’ve been, aiding eradication efforts.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Student-Led Group Designs and Constructs Competition Bridges
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate’s host Bethany Gaffey introduces Damian Blanco from the UF Steel Bridge team. This student-led group designs and constructs competition bridges, focusing on speed, strength, and efficiency.
Loss Prevention Research Council Announces 2025 Event Lineup
UF Innovate | The Hub resident client Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), a community of retailers, solution partners, and industry leaders dedicated to advancing evidence-based retail crime prevention, has announced its event lineup for 2025.
Specnova Launches NovaQSpheres Controlled-Release Beadlet Technology
SpecNova, a UF Innovate | Accelerate graduate, has launched NovaQSpheres, a delivery system offering precision-timed release of ingredients with otherwise short absorption and half-life.
Florida Museum Curator Helps Team Score 1st-Place and $5 Million in International Biodiversity Competition
UF researcher Robert Guralnick, curator of bioinformatics at the Florida Museum of Natural History, is a member of an international team that won first place in the five-year XPRIZE Rainforest competition.
Big Data Allows Researchers To Analyze Income Inequality Gap
UF researchers will conduct a study to explore the root causes of income inequality, supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation.