UF Scientists Join European Effort To Develop Antiviral Drugs for Future Pandemics
UF researchers have joined a European research network that aims to develop broad-spectrum antiviral drugs to combat the next global pandemic.
Genascence Phase 1b DONATELLO Trial Evaluating Potential First-in-Class Gene Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) Meets Primary Endpoint Showing GNSC-001 Was Safe and Well Tolerated Across Multiple Dosing Arms
UF startup Genascence Corporation announced positive 12-month safety and biomarker results from the Phase 1b DONATELLO clinical trial evaluating GNSC-001, a potential first-in-class gene therapy blocking interleukin 1 (IL-1) for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Kriya Presents Data at the 2025 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting
UF startup Kriya Therapeutics, Inc., presented preclinical data on its gene therapy candidate, KRIYA-825, being developed for the treatment of Geographic Atrophy.
Find Out Why Entrepreneurs in Gainesville Thrive Here
Gainesville’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, supported by UF Innovate, is exemplified by the success of UF startup MYOLYN, known for its rehabilitation technology, and UF Innovate | Accelerate client Slice Engineering, a leader in 3D printing components.
LightPath Technologies Secures $4.9 Million Order for Infrared Cameras With an Existing Defense Customer
UF startup LightPath Technologies, Inc., announced its subsidiary G5 Infrared, a leading high-end infrared camera systems manufacturer, received a $4.9 million follow-on order from an existing defense industry customer.
Robotic Hands Are the Next Frontier in Astronaut Safety
UF researcher Eric Du, Ph.D., is developing advanced robotic hands with haptic feedback and AI capabilities to enable astronauts to perform medical procedures remotely, enhancing safety during deep-space missions and offering potential applications in telemedicine on Earth.
UF Partners With National Radio Astronomy Observatory To Bring Cutting-Edge Astronomy and STEM Education to Florida
The University of Florida is teaming up with the National Science Foundation’s National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) to bring a major science and education project to the state.
Blackberries With No Thorns? UF Scientist Assembles Genome of a Blackberry in Major Step to Breeding Better Fruit
University of Florida researchers are enhancing blackberry nutrition by identifying metabolites that may increase antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties in the fruit.
Better Feed, Fewer Burps: UF Scientists Target Dairy Gas Emissions
UF researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from burps and flatulence and use nutrients more efficiently.
Popular Diabetes Medications May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease, UF Researchers Find
UF researchers have found that a pair of popular glucose-lowering medications may have protective effects against the development of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in patients with Type 2 diabetes.