Humanities Play Integral Role in the UF Astraeus Space Institute
UF Astraeus Space Institute combines imagination, science, and humanities to advance interdisciplinary research in space exploration, fostering collaboration among engineers, scientists, and humanists
National Science Foundation Awards University of Florida $300K To Reduce Phosphorus in South Florida Ecosystems
UF researchers have secured a $300,000 NSF grant to reduce phosphorus levels in freshwater ecosystems such as the Everglades.
Rise Therapeutics Receives FDA IND Clearance To Initiate Clinical Testing of R-5780 in Cancer
UF startup Rise Therapeutics announced that the U.S. FDA has accepted its investigational new drug (IND) application to proceed with a cancer Phase 1 clinical trial for its program candidate, R-5780.
Research Snapshot: Researchers Identify Genes That Predict Pediatric AML Outcomes
UF researchers identified genes that were associated with resistance or sensitivity to chemotherapy and linked these with patients’ treatment outcomes.
The Supercomputer Transforming the University of Florida Into an AI Hub
UF has invested $24 million to upgrade its HiPerGator supercomputer, positioning Gainesville as a leading AI research hub with one of the world's fastest machines, supported by NVIDIA's cutting-edge technology.
Gryphon Bio, Inc. Pioneers Novel Blood Biomarker Panel To Monitor Treatment Journey for Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury and Alzheimer’s
UF Innovate's funding institution Gryphon Bio, Inc. is pursuing observational clinical studies with U.S. and international partners to validate a novel blood biomarker panel for early detection and monitoring of TBI and Alzheimer’s disease.
Caidya: Clinical Research Organization Raises $165 Million
Caidya, formed through the merger of dMed and UF startup Clinipace, announced the closing of a $165 million strategic growth investment from funds managed by Rubicon Founders, a U.S.-based healthcare investment firm focused on building transformational companies.
Targeting Protein Restores Aging Blood Cells, UF Researchers Find
UF researchers have discovered a way to prevent chronic inflammation that harms blood stem cells in the bone marrow, weakens the immune system, and reduces chemotherapy effectiveness.
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Florida Universities Unite To Propel Space Exploration
The University of Florida is partnering with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center through the Florida University Space Research Consortium to advance space exploration and strengthen Florida’s leadership in the global aerospace industry.
Researchers Explore Breakthrough Approach To Combat Devastating Citrus Greening Disease
UF researchers are testing a new citrus tree that fights the insects causing citrus greening, offering hope for Florida's struggling citrus industry.
