Seeding Exploration
UF researchers Rob Ferl and Anna-Lisa Paul are advancing space agriculture by successfully growing plants in lunar soil, a breakthrough that supports the future of human space exploration.
The Conversation: Researchers Uncovered Hundreds of Genes Linked to OCD, Providing Clues About How It Changes the Brain
UF researchers Carol Mathews contribute to a groundbreaking international study uncovering genetic factors linked to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, paving the way for enhanced understanding and treatment of the condition.
UF Scientists Join European Effort To Develop Antiviral Drugs for Future Pandemics
UF researchers have joined a European research network that aims to develop broad-spectrum antiviral drugs to combat the next global pandemic.
Genascence Phase 1b DONATELLO Trial Evaluating Potential First-in-Class Gene Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) Meets Primary Endpoint Showing GNSC-001 Was Safe and Well Tolerated Across Multiple Dosing Arms
UF startup Genascence Corporation announced positive 12-month safety and biomarker results from the Phase 1b DONATELLO clinical trial evaluating GNSC-001, a potential first-in-class gene therapy blocking interleukin 1 (IL-1) for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Kriya Presents Data at the 2025 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting
UF startup Kriya Therapeutics, Inc., presented preclinical data on its gene therapy candidate, KRIYA-825, being developed for the treatment of Geographic Atrophy.
Find Out Why Entrepreneurs in Gainesville Thrive Here
Gainesville’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, supported by UF Innovate, is exemplified by the success of UF startup MYOLYN, known for its rehabilitation technology, and UF Innovate | Accelerate client Slice Engineering, a leader in 3D printing components.
Biotech Industry in Gainesville Is Booming
Gainesville’s booming biotech industry, bolstered by UF Innovate’s incubators and a supportive business environment, showcases the success of UF-affiliated startups and the city’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.
LightPath Technologies Secures $4.9 Million Order for Infrared Cameras With an Existing Defense Customer
UF startup LightPath Technologies, Inc., announced its subsidiary G5 Infrared, a leading high-end infrared camera systems manufacturer, received a $4.9 million follow-on order from an existing defense industry customer.
NovaBone Announces Strategic Partnership With Summit Products Group To Distribute NovaForm® Wound Matrix in the U.S.
UF startup NovaBone Products, a leading developer of biomaterials for regenerative medicine, announced that it has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Summit Products Group, a national provider of advanced wound care solutions.
Robotic Hands Are the Next Frontier in Astronaut Safety
UF researcher Eric Du, Ph.D., is developing advanced robotic hands with haptic feedback and AI capabilities to enable astronauts to perform medical procedures remotely, enhancing safety during deep-space missions and offering potential applications in telemedicine on Earth.