UF BME and COM Researchers Publish Innovative ICU Prediction Model in Nature Communications (UF BME)
UF researchers, led by Ph.D. student Miguel Contreras, developed a real-time predictive AI model to improve ICU patient care, published in Nature Communications with co-authors Parisa Rashidi and Azra Bihorac.
New Light-Based Chip Boosts Power Efficiency of AI Tasks 100 Fold (UF News)
UF researchers have developed a new kind of computer chip that uses light instead of electricity to perform one of the most power-intensive parts of artificial intelligence — image recognition and similar pattern-finding tasks.
UF Researchers Aim To Improve Nutrition for Cancer Patients (UF Health)
UF researchers have led the development of a food-focused digital tool called ASCENT, designed to connect patients with helpful resources and an on-site food pharmacy, ensuring that cancer patients have access to the best possible nutrition.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Students Created an Application to Help College Students Connect (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate features a UF student-founded startup that developed an app to connect students with organizations, making it easier for college students to get involved on campus.
Brent Sumerlin Named American Chemical Society Fellow (UF CLAS)
UF researcher Brent Sumerlin, Ph.D., has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society, an honor recognizing individuals who advance the field through research and education.
The Brain’s Brake Pedal (UF Pharmacy)
UF researchers have worked to identify and characterize a potential natural “brake pedal,” a molecule that may slow a brain enzyme linked to hallucinations and pave the way for a new class of drugs to treat schizophrenia.
Scientists Reveal Novel Therapeutic Approach to Combat Pathogens Like Salmonella (UF/IFAS blog)
A UF study led by Mariola Ferraro has identified a promising strategy to prevent pathogens from hijacking a key component of cellular machinery, revealing a novel therapeutic approach to combat infections.
BME Ph.D. Candidate Awarded NIH F31 NINDS Fellowship (UF BME)
UF researcher Clinton Smith, Ph.D. candidate in the Lewis Lab, received a National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) F31 Individual Predoctoral Fellowship for his project.
Alchem Laboratories and Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Antimicrobial Programs (Newswires)
UF Innovate | Accelerate client company Alchem Laboratories and Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation announced the formation of a strategic alliance to explore and advance joint initiatives in the fields of antimicrobials and essential medicine therapeutics, improving supply chain resiliency.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Lab Working To Eliminate Forever Chemicals From Water (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate spotlights Dr. Joshua Moon and his University of Florida lab, which is developing new technologies to eliminate forever chemicals from water.