Tech Tuesday – Adam Veige
In this week’s Tech Tuesday for WCJB TV20, UF Innovate’s Melanie Morón interviews Adam Veige, professor in the UF Department of Chemistry and winner of an Invention of the Year award at StandingInnOvation 2023. He explains his invention, a cyclic version of polypropylene, which he aims to commercialize.
UF Brain Institute Receives $1 Million for Stroke Research Project
The University of Florida’s McKnight Brain Institute received $1 million to support a stroke research project. The funds are part of UF President Ben Sasse’s $10.9 million strategic funding initiative aimed at boosting the university’s position as a leader in critical research.
The funds will be used to launch a new project that utilizes AI to improve stroke treatments.
Combination of Two Common Compounds Improves COVID Survival in Mice, UF Researchers Find
Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered the combination of Lactoferrin, a protein found in cow and human milk, and diphenhydramine, an antihistamine used for allergy symptoms, increased resilience of mice towards the virus that causes COVID-19.
University of Florida Ranks Among Top 25 Universities With $1.085 Billion in 2022 Research Expenditures
The University of Florida’s $1.085 billion in research expenditures in fiscal year 2022 placed it 25th among all U.S. universities, up from 27th in 2021, in a new national ranking of R&D spending by the National Science Foundation. UF was 15th among public universities, up from 16th.
UF Innovate hosted a reception for Dr. Juan Gilbert on Thursday, November 30th. The reception was to celebrate Dr. Gilbert receiving the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Joe Biden.
President’s Office Announces $10.9 Million for Third Round of Strategic Funding Awardees
UF President Ben Sasse announced a third round of strategic funding, which will see $10.9 million spread across 10 new projects aimed at solidifying UF’s standing as a national research leader.
Tech Tuesday – Cherie Stabler
In this week’s Tech Tuesday for WCJB TV20, UF Innovate’s Melanie Morón interviews Cherie Stabler, researcher and professor in the UF Department of Biomedical Engineering, who is conducting research on a possible cure for type 1 diabetes.
A 2023 Hurricane Season Success Story: Cedar Key’s Living Shorelines Bolster Resilient Community
Living shorelines, made of organic materials, are being used to defend coastal communities threatened by the effects of hurricanes.
UF Startup RedoxBlox Receives Funding From California Energy Commission as Part of Long-Duration Energy Storage Project
UF startup RedoxBlox recently received $8,936,778 in funding from the California Energy Commission aimed at improving resilience and reliability among low-income and disadvantaged communities.
Study Provides Preliminary Evidence in Favor of a New Type 1 Diabetes Treatment
Researchers have discovered preliminary evidence for a new type 1 diabetes treatment using the drug DFMO, supplied by UF startup Panbela Therapeutics.