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.
Better Feed, Fewer Burps: UF Scientists Target Dairy Gas Emissions
UF researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from burps and flatulence and use nutrients more efficiently.
UF Research Foundation Names 2025 Professors
The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 35 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2025.
UF Pharmacy Professor’s Paper Ranks No. 2 in Citations This Century
A paper co-authored by UF researcher Thomas Schmittgen has become the second most-cited research article of the 21st century and the fifth most-cited of all time, with nearly 150,000 citations, according to Nature.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Researches Wind-Resilient Construction Methods Using Hurricane Data
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate introduces Dr. Kurtis Gurley—associate director of ESSIE at UF—whose research focuses on developing cost-effective, wind-resilient construction methods using wind tunnel experiments and real hurricane data.
UF Professor Develops AI Tool To Better Assess Parkinson’s Disease, Other Movement Disorders
Diego Guarin, Ph.D., has developed an open-source computer program called VisionMD, which uses artificial intelligence to analyze videos of patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
Department of Surgery Members Honored at 25th Annual Celebration of Excellence in Medical Education Reception
UF researchers were honored at the annual Celebration of Excellence in Medical Education reception and recognized for their commitment to fostering the growth of physicians and scientists through education, mentorship, and scholarship.
UF Health Researcher Finds Potential Treatment for Lost Sense of Smell
UF researcher Jennifer Mulligan is investigating an innovative treatment to restore the lost sense of smell, offering new hope for patients experiencing anosmia.
Dalir’s CHIP Lab Works To Revolutionize Low-Power Components for AI Hardware Accelerators
UF’s CHIP Lab, led by Hamed Dalir received up to $435,000 from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, to develop innovative ADC and DAC solutions for next-generation AI accelerator processors.
UF Researchers Identify Safer Pathway for Pain Relief
UF researchers have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body, offering a potentially safer alternative to conventional pain medications.
