U.S. Air Force Contract To Expand UF’s Research, Innovation and Education Missions in Panhandle
The U.S. Air Force awarded the University of Florida a $49 million contract for cutting-edge research and workforce development at UF’s regional engineering campus near Eglin Air Force Base.
Treatment for Horses May Lead to Therapy for Type of Blindness
A University of Florida study, published in Frontiers in Immunology, examined the potential of an eye drop developed by researchers to treat the sight-robbing disease known as equine recurrent autoimmune uveitis.
UF Researchers Identify New Genetic Mutation Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
UF researchers have discovered a novel genetic mutation and an associated buildup of toxic proteins in the brain linked to Alzheimer's risk.
From Problem to On-Farm Solution: The Journey of One UF/IFAS AI Technology
UF researcher Yiannis Ampatzidis developed Agroview, an AI-powered tool that revolutionizes tree counting and precision agriculture, cutting data collection time by 90% and aiding growers and insurers in damage assessment and crop management.
Did COVID-19 Prediction Formulas Miss Something? New Study Suggests Yes
UF researchers suggest that prediction models used by decision makers in attempting to control the spread of COVID-19 were incomplete, showing the need for more accurate forecasting.
Map Shows State of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Florida Water
UF researchers analyzed polyfluoroalkyl substances in Florida’s surface water, revealing widespread contamination in springs and launching a map to track levels statewide.
Researchers Take Step Toward Creating Salmonella Vaccine
UF researchers discovered a breakthrough that could advance the development of a vaccine for non-typhoidal Salmonella, which currently has no vaccine.
Dr. Fan Zhang Named UF Health Cancer Center Rising Star of the Year
UF researcher Fan Zhang, Ph.D., an assistant professor of pharmaceutics at the University of Florida, has been named a 2025 recipient of the UF Health Cancer Center Rising Star of the Year Award.
To Short-Circuit the Higher Education AI Apocalypse, We Must Embrace Generative AI
UF researcher Brian Harfe shared insights in an op-ed on how generative AI is transforming higher education. He discussed AI's evolving role in academia and its implications for students, faculty, and institutions.
UF Health Transplant Programs No. 1 in Florida, Top 10 in the U.S.
UF Health’s liver, kidney, and lung transplant programs are once again ranked as the best in Florida and remain among the country’s best, according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, or SRTR.