Pharmacosmos Group Acquires AbFero Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Pharmacosmos Group, a leader in the development of innovative treatments for patients suffering from iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia, today announced the acquisition of UF startup AbFero Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Boston-based, privately-held clinical stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to treating diseases of iron overload.
Hot Tumors: The Turbo Engine That Immunotherapy Needed
Immunotherapy is a hot topic of conversation when it comes to cancer treatment. Pediatric oncologist Dr. Elias Sayour and his team have found a way to make a hot tumor, their way to make immunotherapy, an alternative to chemotherapy, more effective.
Take Off in a Flying Car With UF Engineers and Alumni
As successful serial entrepreneurs, Adam Goldstein (UF BSBA ’01) and Brett Adcock (UF BSBA ’08) are always looking for the next big thing to bring to market. EVTOLs, short for electric vertical take-off-and-landing vehicles, had a compelling appeal, but there were challenges. A sector seated by large aerospace companies, staggering start-up costs and, most importantly, a new space that imposes many technology challenges, the eVTOL industry would deter any seasoned entrepreneur from entering. Yet, a chance meeting with a fellow Gator at a conference turned out to become the beginning of an adventure that could get flying taxis into the air.
UF Health Researchers’ New Findings Have Implications for Muscle Development, Disease
A group of University of Florida Health researchers has learned more about how skeletal muscle cells organize their components to function properly and sustain life. The findings have important implications for muscle development, maintenance and disease, the researchers said.
Teledyne FLIR Develops New Drone System for Defense and Public Safety Customers
Teledyne FLIR, which acquired UF startup Altavian, Inc. in December 2020., has launched a next-generation drone system, named the ION M640x tactical Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).
UF Researchers Awarded $1.1M Grant by National Institute of Health on AI-Powered Medical Research
A multi-departmental team from the University of Florida, Shigang Chen, Ph.D., Samuel Wu, Ph.D., David Vaillancourt, Ph.D., and Kejun Huang, Ph.D., was recently rewarded a $1.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health on AI-powered medical research, specifically for Parkinson’s disease.
UF Innovate Reveals New Display in Lobby of The Hub
More than 150 innovators and entrepreneurs attended an in-person event, while 40 joined via livestream to unveil a new, lighted floor-to-ceiling mural in the lobby of UF Innovate | Accelerate at The Hub.
University of Florida Innovators Honored at 4th Annual Standing InnOvation Event
On a sunny and fresh fall afternoon, UF Innovate | Tech Licensing hosted its annual event to recognize top innovations stemming out of the University of Florida. More than 150 innovators and entrepreneurs attended the in-person event, and around 40 joined the livestream to celebrate their achievements in fiscal year 2021.
Interview with Juan Tomás Hernani, CEO of SATLANTIS
Avión Revue, an international aviation news site, interviewed Hernani about his journey licensing the technology with the University of Florida and upcoming projects.
A Chemical Engineer Witnessing UF’s Technology Commercialization Firsthand
Eric, a UF chemical engineer graduate fellow, is learning all about tech transfer to potentially patent his technology in the future.
