UF Researchers Go Nano To Improve Osteoarthritis Treatments
UF researchers are working to revolutionize osteoarthritis treatments, armed with cutting-edge nanoparticle imaging technology, federal funding, and a mission to alleviate pain.
UF Researchers Study How To Grow Food on the Moon
UF is helping NASA build a permanent moon colony by growing plants in moon soil, a breakthrough that could benefit Florida and beyond as NASA prepares to send astronauts around the moon in 2025.
Florida Museum Curator Helps Team Score 1st-Place and $5 Million in International Biodiversity Competition
UF researcher Robert Guralnick, curator of bioinformatics at the Florida Museum of Natural History, is a member of an international team that won first place in the five-year XPRIZE Rainforest competition.
Listen Carefully: UF Study Could Lead to Better Deepfake Detection
University of Florida researchers concluded the largest study on audio deepfakes to date, challenging 1,200 humans to identify real audio messages from digital fakes.
Diabetes Detectives
University of Florida aims to improve the lives of millions with diabetes through its clinical and research programs and is globally recognized for its efforts.
HWCOE’s Inaugural Associate Dean of Research and Innovation Applies Lessons From Running to New Role
UF researcher Jennifer “Jenny” Andrew, Ph.D., will serve as the inaugural Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering announced this month.
UF Health Study To Assess Pharmacogenetic Testing in the ER
UF researchers spanning the Gainesville and Jacksonville campuses launched a five-year research project measuring the feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and net benefits of implementing precision medicine strategies like pharmacogenetic testing in the emergency room.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Professor Recognized With Innovator of the Year Award
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate’s host Bethany Gaffey introduces Dr. Elias Sayour as the 2024 Innovator of the Year. Dr. Sayour was recognized for his groundbreaking work in developing unique cancer therapies, which have the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment and prevention.
UF Receives Funding to Expand NSF I-Corps Training to Accelerate Technology Translation and Strengthen the Regional Innovation Ecosystem

The University of Florida has been designated a partner in the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps Southeast Hub — a consortium of eight universities across four states receiving $15 million over 5 years to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in the Southeast.
United Nations Ratifies UF-Created Framework To Protect People on Cash Apps
UF researcher Kevin Butler developed the framework, which spells out guidance for countries to prevent fraud and abuse on mobile cash apps.