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.
Innovative Molekule Air Purifiers Now Available at Crate & Barrel
UF startup Molekule announced that its air purifiers are now available for purchase online at Crate & Barrel, expanding consumer reach and accessibility.
Seeding the Future: UF/IFAS and Florida Sea Grant Secure $250K NOAA Grant To Cultivate Seaweed Aquaculture in Florida
The University of Florida and Florida Sea Grant have secured a $250,000 grant from NOAA to investigate seaweed aquaculture cultivated from Florida’s tropical waters, aiming to boost the state’s economy while benefiting its environment and coastal communities.
Scientists Trained AI To Detect Faces in Pain. In Goats.
UF researchers fed data on goats’ facial expressions into an AI-based model, enabling it to distinguish goats in pain by their faces alone. With data on more goats and other animal species, such AI models may help clinicians effectively treat pain in patients who cannot communicate verbally.
Solid Biosciences Shares Updates on Inspire Duchenne Clinical Trial of SGT-003
Solid Biosciences, a life sciences company developing precision genetic medicines for neuromuscular and cardiac diseases that acquired UF startup AavantiBio, shared updates on the INSPIRE DUCHENNE clinical trial for their next-generation AAV micro-dystrophin gene therapy candidate, SGT-003, for the treatment of Duchenne.
With an NIH Pioneer Award, UF Researcher Targets Common Infection
UF researcher Ivana Parker is targeting one of the most common and dangerous infections in women, backed by a $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
United Nations Ratifies UF-Created Framework To Protect People on Cash Apps
UF researcher Kevin Butler developed the framework, which spells out guidance for countries to prevent fraud and abuse on mobile cash apps.
Space Florida Announces Launch of Florida University Space Consortium
Space Florida’s Board of Directors designated the Florida University Space Research Consortium, as the state’s official space research entity, which will facilitate the awarding of NASA research grants in partnership with Kennedy Space Center.
Soilcea Modified Sweet Orange Receives Favorable Decision
UF Startup Soilcea’s modified sweet orange, which reportedly has resistance to HLB, has been determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) to be neither a plant pest nor a plant that requires regulation under 7 CFR part 340.