Map Shows State of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Florida Water
UF researchers analyzed polyfluoroalkyl substances in Florida’s surface water, revealing widespread contamination in springs and launching a map to track levels statewide.
To Short-Circuit the Higher Education AI Apocalypse, We Must Embrace Generative AI
UF researcher Brian Harfe shared insights in an op-ed on how generative AI is transforming higher education. He discussed AI’s evolving role in academia and its implications for students, faculty, and institutions.
Heatstroke Leads to Chronic Heart Disease, Obesity in Mice
A UF study reveals that a single exposure to heatstroke can cause lasting multi-organ damage and obesity in mice for months afterward—equivalent to many years in a human lifespan.
UF Health-Led Guidelines Call for Widespread Type 1 Diabetes Screening in Children
UF researcher led an international team of Type 1 diabetes experts who developed new treatment guidelines emphasizing wider screening for the disease among children and adolescents in the general population before symptoms arise.
University of Florida Engineers Develop New Protocol To Purify DNA
UF researchers have developed a microfluidic device for DNA purification that could speed up analysis of laboratory samples and match or exceed the purity of existing methods.
UF College of Medicine Launches Pediatric Obesity Fellowship To Tackle National Epidemic
UF’s Pediatric Obesity Fellowship Training Program is paving the way for specialized training to address the growing need for obesity prevention and treatment.
Three UF Faculty Members Honored With Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Three UF researchers have received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), one of the highest honors awarded to scientists by the U.S. government.
Research Snapshot: Researchers Identify Genes That Predict Pediatric AML Outcomes
UF researchers identified genes that were associated with resistance or sensitivity to chemotherapy and linked these with patients’ treatment outcomes.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Research Lab Explore Quantum Computing
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate’s host Bethany Gaffey introduces Dr. Prabhat Mishra from the department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering at the University of Florida.
Interview With Dr. Rob Ferl & Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul of Astraeus Space Institute
UF space researchers Dr. Rob Ferl and Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul share insights and discuss key discoveries from their research on the potential for life in space.