From Classroom to Cosmos: Students Aim To Build Big Things in Space
UF engineers are exploring how to manufacture precision metal structures in orbit using laser technology, in partnership with DARPA and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.
UF-Bred MicroPure Genomics Awarded Competitive NSF Grant
MicroPure Genomics Inc., a revolutionary sample prep technology company with deep University of Florida roots, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for nearly $1.3 million to conduct research and development on redefining front-end sample preparation for genomic analysis in research and healthcare.
TuHURA Biosciences Initiates Its Phase 3 Accelerated Approval Trial of IFx-2.0 as an Adjunctive Therapy to Keytruda® (Pembrolizumab) in First Line Treatment for Advanced or Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma
TuHURA Biosciences, formed by CohBar and Morphogenesis, a UF startup, has announced the initiation of its Phase 3 accelerated approval trial of IFx-2.0, TuHURA’s lead innate immune agonist, in patients with advanced or metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC).
UF Health Researchers Propose AI Model To Predict Mortality in Coronary Artery Disease Patients
UF researchers have led a study proposing an artificial intelligence model to predict long-term mortality in patients with coronary artery disease.
Enzymes As Nanoscale Machines: The Intersection of AI, Biochemistry, and Engineering
UF researchers are harnessing artificial intelligence to design nanoscale enzyme machines, pushing the boundaries of biochemistry and engineering with long-term potential for transformative biotech applications.
Vertaeon, an Established Risk and Sustainability SaaS Platform Provider, Moves Deeper Into Artificial Intelligence With New Parent Entity AltaScient
UF Innovate | Accelerate client company Vertaeon is expanding its footprint in AI-powered risk analytics under its new parent entity, AltaScient.
New Tool Could Help Florida Homeowners Weather Flood Risks, Lower Insurance Costs
UF researchers have developed a new tool that could help Florida homeowners, builders, and policymakers make better, science-informed decisions about the materials used to build and furnish homes.
Digital Twin Technology Simulates Strawberry Farm, Boosts AI Tools and Cuts Costs
UF researchers, led by Dana Choi, have demonstrated that an AI-powered digital twin system can accurately simulate strawberry growth year-round, helping to reduce labor and time costs.
Taming Wild Fires Before They Spiral – Part 1: Solutions
UF Innovate | Accelerate resident client Fire Neural Network (FNN) was spotlighted for its AI-driven wildfire detection platform, which aims to prevent devastating blazes by catching them early with low-cost sensors and advanced analytics.
Myosin Therapeutics Receives FDA Clearance To Initiate First-in-Human Trial of MT-125 in Glioblastoma
UF startup Myosin Therapeutics, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application for MT-125.