Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Lab Develops Anti-Inflammation Treatment That Doesn’t Require Steroids
This week on Tech Tuesday, our host introduces Dr. Jennifer Mulligan from the UF Health Smell Disorders Clinic. Her lab has developed a mucosal anti-inflammatory gel made from amino acids to treat inflammation in the ear, nose, and throat without the use of steroids.
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.
Out of This World: UF Fall Commencement Speakers Announced
UF researchers Rob Ferl, Ph.D., and Anna-Lisa Paul, Ph.D., will be the speakers for the University of Florida’s Fall Commencement ceremonies Dec. 13 and 14.
How To Make Robots More Lifelike
UF researchers developed a new measurement scale outlining four traits robots must exhibit to appear lifelike: human-like appearance, emotional capacity, social intelligence, and self-understanding.
UF Researchers Combine Expertise To Investigate Safe Pain Relief
UF researchers are combining their resources and expertise to investigate safe and effective pain relief therapies, backed by funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
How Atsena Got Its Gene Therapy To Spread Subretinally To Treat XLRS
UF researcher Sanford Boye, co-founder and adviser of UF Startup Atsena Therapeutics, shared insights into how the company developed its gene therapy to achieve subretinal spread for treating XLRS.
UF Researchers To Study Pain, With Help From Horses
UF researchers are collaborating on a $5.4 million NIH grant to study osteoarthritis pain and progression in humans and horses, leveraging their unique expertise.
