Scientists Will Use a $1M Grant To Build a Support System Addressing Sea Level Rise and Flooding in South Florida
UF researchers have received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to address one of South Florida’s most pressing environmental challenges: groundwater flooding and saltwater intrusion driven by sea level rise.
Surprising Finding Could Pave Way for Universal Cancer Vaccine
A University of Florida study found that, like a one-two punch, pairing a test vaccine with commonly used anticancer drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors triggered a strong antitumor response.
Taming Wild Fires Before They Spiral: Part 2 – User Experience
UF Innovate | Accelerate resident client Fire Neural Network (FNN) was spotlighted for its AI-powered wildfire detection system, which emphasizes user experience in addressing critical environmental challenges.
SandboxAQ and iOncologi Partner To Accelerate Brain Cancer Treatment With AI-Driven Drug Discovery for Glioblastoma
SandboxAQ and UF startup iOncologi have announced a strategic collaboration to co-develop, validate, and commercialize a novel high-fidelity mRNA vaccine targeting glioblastoma—the most common and aggressive malignant brain tumor in adults.
Oragenics, Inc. Announces U.S.-Based Drug Manufacturing Agreement To Support ONP-002 Clinical Development
UF Innovate | Accelerate graduate Oragenics, Inc., has announced a manufacturing agreement with Sterling Pharma Solutions, a leading U.S.-based CDMO with multiple development and production facilities.
Technical Toolboxes Announces Strategic Growth Investment From BVP Forge To Accelerate Innovation in Energy Infrastructure Software
UF startup Technical Toolboxes, a leading provider of advanced engineering and maintenance software for energy infrastructure, announced a strategic growth investment from BVP Forge.
AI and Epidemiology: Can Combining the Two Predict Pandemics?
UF researchers have explored how artificial intelligence can be used to forecast population responses to lockdowns and policy changes during pandemic outbreaks.
New UF Research Unlocks the Nutritional Value and Shelf-Life Potential of Passion Fruit
UF researcher Tie Liu has led a study uncovering why some passion fruit varieties stay fresh longer than others, aiding breeders in selecting firmer types that better resist shriveling.
Tech Tuesday: New AI-Supported Platform Assists Nurses With Patient Documentation
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate host Elora Duong interviews Tamara Macieira, CPO of Moxie Hands-Free Nurse—an AI-supported platform that helps nurses with their documentation needs.
UF College of Medicine Investigators Pursue Multidisciplinary Research Projects After 2025 UF Research Opportunity Seed Fund Award Selection
Two UF researchers, Sergio Duarte, Ph.D., and Leighton Elliott, M.D., have dedicated their research to advancing organ transplant and cancer immunotherapy, following their selection for the 2025 UF Research Opportunity Seed Fund Award.