Children’s Tumor Foundation Hosts National Gala and Presents Award to UF Researcher
The neurofibromatosis (NF) patient community, joined by leading philanthropists, medical professionals, civic leaders, and businesses, will gather for the annual Children’s Tumor... Read More
New Test Can Better Predict Long-Term Death Risk After Heart Valve Procedure
A simple test done during a minimally invasive heart valve replacement can predict a patient’s long-term risk of death, a group led... Read More
RTP Gene Tech Firm Lands Deal Worth Up to $90M for 8 Nervous System Therapies
StrideBio, a life science startup focused on gene-editing technology, has a deal in place with a Massachusetts drug firm that could be... Read More
Growers, Researchers Seek Citrus Varieties Resistant to Citrus Greening
UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Services hosted citrus growers, packers, processors, gift-fruit shippers, and others the chance to taste, feel, and... Read More
University of Florida Scientists Advance Citrus Greening Research Efforts
Citrus greening, a devastating disease, has reduced Florida citrus production by 70 percent, according to most accounts. Efforts to develop disease control... Read More
University of Florida Health Researchers Gain New Insight Into Muscular Dystrophy Gene
University of Florida Health researchers are gaining new insights into cells linked to a genetic mutation that causes a type of muscular... Read More
Lung Cancer Research Foundation Announces 2019 Scientific Research Grant Program Awards
The Lung Cancer Research Foundation® (LCRF) announced the awardees of its 2019 Scientific Grant Program. Through this program, LCRF awarded $2.6 million... Read More
‘Fine Tuning’ Certain Cells May Prevent Gut Inflammation, Researchers Find
Keeping the intestinal tract in balance requires a delicate dialogue between gut microbes and the body. When that gets disrupted, inflammation and... Read More
UF Study Finds FDA Strategy Cuts Fetal Exposure to Harmful Immunosuppressive Drug, but Risks Remain
University of Florida researchers determined an FDA-approved program deters pregnant women from starting a potentially harmful immunosuppressive drug. But for women taking... Read More
UF Researchers Earn Grant to Test New Form of DBS to Treat Essential Tremor
University of Florida neuroscientists will test the effectiveness of a new motion-activated type of deep brain stimulation (DBS) aimed at improving treatment... Read More
