A Bacterial Toxin That Promotes Colorectal Cancer Metastasis
UF researcher Christian Jobin's study suggests that microbial cells in the gut can influence human health, with some contributing to colorectal cancer metastasis.
Atsena Therapeutics Announces Dosing Completed in Part A of Phase I/II Clinical Trial Evaluating Gene Therapy ATSN-201 To Treat X-Linked Retinoschisis
UF startup Atsena Therapeutics announced dosing has been completed in Part A of the LIGHTHOUSE study, a Phase I/II clinical trial evaluating subretinal injection of ATSN-201 for the treatment of X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS).
Dr. Christine Schmidt Elected to Board of Directors of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
UF researcher Christine Schmidt has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL).
UF/IFAS Team Secures $5M USDA Grant To Expand Avocado Production Into Central Florida, Combat Laurel Wilt Disease
UF researchers have secured a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to combat the lethal Laurel Wilt disease and the redbay ambrosia beetles that cause it.
UF Professor Shares His Results on Space Experiment
UF researcher Rob Ferl, the first NASA-funded academic, shares his experience of being launched into zero gravity and conducting research experiments in space.
Why Listeria, a Less-Common Foodborne Pathogen, Is So Deadly
UF researcher Frederick Southwick highlights how Listeria, a resilient foodborne pathogen capable of surviving refrigeration and evading immune defenses, poses severe risks to immunocompromised individuals and pregnant people.
From Space to Emergency Care, UF Students Push the Boundaries of Robotics
UF civil engineering professor Eric Du guides students who are at the forefront of innovation, using advanced robotics—including ground robots, robotic arms, and drones—to develop cutting-edge solutions with real-world impact.
FSI and AmSkills Partner To Boost Florida’s Semiconductor Workforce
UF’s Florida Semiconductor Institute and AmSkills, Inc. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the capacity and reach of workforce development initiatives in Florida’s semiconductor and microelectronics sectors.
University of Florida To Lead Hub for $285 Million Semiconductor Research Institute
The University of Florida will lead one of seven regional hubs of a new, $285 million nationwide institute dedicated to advancing America’s semiconductor industry through next-generation simulations known as digital twins.
University of Florida Announces the 2024 National Academy of Inventors Fellows
UF researcher Fan Ren, Ph.D., a professor of chemical engineering at the University of Florida, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, as announced by the organization.
