UF-Bred MicroPure Genomics Awarded Competitive NSF Grant
MicroPure Genomics Inc., a revolutionary sample prep technology company with deep University of Florida roots, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for nearly $1.3 million to conduct research and development on redefining front-end sample preparation for genomic analysis in research and healthcare.
UF Health Researchers Propose AI Model To Predict Mortality in Coronary Artery Disease Patients
UF researchers have led a study proposing an artificial intelligence model to predict long-term mortality in patients with coronary artery disease.
Enzymes As Nanoscale Machines: The Intersection of AI, Biochemistry, and Engineering
UF researchers are harnessing artificial intelligence to design nanoscale enzyme machines, pushing the boundaries of biochemistry and engineering with long-term potential for transformative biotech applications.
New Tool Could Help Florida Homeowners Weather Flood Risks, Lower Insurance Costs
UF researchers have developed a new tool that could help Florida homeowners, builders, and policymakers make better, science-informed decisions about the materials used to build and furnish homes.
Digital Twin Technology Simulates Strawberry Farm, Boosts AI Tools and Cuts Costs
UF researchers, led by Dana Choi, have demonstrated that an AI-powered digital twin system can accurately simulate strawberry growth year-round, helping to reduce labor and time costs.
Myosin Therapeutics Receives FDA Clearance To Initiate First-in-Human Trial of MT-125 in Glioblastoma
UF startup Myosin Therapeutics, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application for MT-125.
UF Researcher Links Diabetes Receptor Gene to Increased Childhood Obesity
UF researchers led a study that found certain genetic variations of a receptor targeted by popular weight loss drugs are associated with a higher risk of obesity in children who were also exposed to gestational diabetes in the womb.
Third-Grade ‘Mini Researchers’ at UF Design AI-Based App To Improve Florida Literacy
UF researchers, in collaboration with third-grade “mini researchers,” have developed an AI-enhanced augmented reality app to support literacy development among Florida students.
Environmental DNA Floating in the Air Tracks Wildlife, Viruses — Even Drugs
UF researcher David Duffy has demonstrated the power of environmental DNA vacuumed from the air to detect everything from elusive wildlife to illicit drugs, highlighting its vast potential for science and public health.
The Fourth-Gen Model of UF’s HiPerGator, Available to Users in June, Is Built To Reshape AI Education and Research
UF is launching the fourth-generation model of HiPerGator, becoming the first university in the U.S. to adopt this technology and reinforcing its national leadership in AI-driven research and innovation.