Tech Tuesday: How Entrepreneurship and Innovation Can Expand Research
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, host Bethany Gaffey introduces us to UF's May Khanna, a researcher who's driving entrepreneurship and innovation. Research drives entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship expands research.
Oragenics Develops Automated Intranasal Device for Treating Concussed Patients
Oragenics, Inc., a UF Innovate | Accelerate alumnus company focused on developing unique, intranasal pharmaceuticals for the treatment of neurological disorders, announced it has completed a prototype of its automated intranasal device for use in concussed patients who are initially confused, dazed or unconscious in the acute phase of injury.
Solid Biosciences Joins the Russell 3000® Index
Solid Biosciences Inc., a life sciences company developing precision genetic medicines for neuromuscular and cardiac diseases that acquired UF startup AavantiBio, announced it has been added to the broad-market Russell 3000® Index as part of the annual reconstitution, effective July 1st, 2024.
Florida’s Startup Surge: Insights from UF Innovate Ventures w/ Dr. Jackson Streeter
7 in 7 with Zach Ellison Episode #12A of Season 2 features Dr. Jackson Streeter, director of UF Innovate | Ventures at the University of Florida, where he manages a venture fund for the University of Florida Research Foundation.
Tambellini Group Awards University of Florida Grand Prize for Inaugural Future Campus Award
The University of Florida has been awarded the grand prize in the Tambellini Group’s inaugural Future Campus Award, recognizing UF's pioneering work in integrating AI across its curriculum. The award was presented at Tambellini's Future Campus Summit in New York City.
MBI Researchers to Test Novel Treatments for Medulloblastoma
University of Florida researchers have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to test two new experimental therapies in first-ever human clinical trials for a subtype of medulloblastoma, the most common pediatric malignant brain tumor.
NIH Awards $2.8 Million to UF Researchers To Develop At-Home HIV Test Kit
A new, easy-to-use HIV-detection test kit being developed at the University of Florida using advanced CRISPR technology shows promise as an early-warning alarm system that could save millions of lives.
Tech Tuesday: Fire Neural Network
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate host Bethany Gaffey speaks with the CEO of Fire Neural Network about how artificial intelligence is helping to prevent the spread of wildfire.
UF Smart Sensor Sends Smartphone Alert if Mending Patient Too Daring on Their Feet
UF Health foot and ankle surgeon R. James Toussaint and UF engineering professor Swarup Bhunia have invented a new wearable smart sensor that sends doctors and patients real-time alerts if a healing patient puts too much weight on a surgically repaired foot.
Axogen, Inc. Announces Full Launch of Avive+ Soft Tissue Matrix™
UF startup Axogen, Inc., a global leader in developing and marketing innovative surgical solutions for peripheral nerve injuries, announced the launch of its newest product, Avive+ Soft Tissue Matrix™.