UF Presents the 2024 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards
UF presented three Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards. Among the recipients, UF researcher Lily Elefteriadou was honored for her pioneering work in advancing transportation innovations through the I-STREET Living Lab.
UF Microbiome Expert Named UF Distinguished Professor
Christian Jobin, Ph.D., who leads innovative research on how the microbiome affects cancer, inflammation, and drug responses, has been named a UF Distinguished Professor, which is the highest faculty honor awarded at UF.
A Bacterial Toxin That Promotes Colorectal Cancer Metastasis
UF researcher Christian Jobin's study suggests that microbial cells in the gut can influence human health, with some contributing to colorectal cancer metastasis.
Dr. Christine Schmidt Elected to Board of Directors of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
UF researcher Christine Schmidt has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL).
UF/IFAS Team Secures $5M USDA Grant To Expand Avocado Production Into Central Florida, Combat Laurel Wilt Disease
UF researchers have secured a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to combat the lethal Laurel Wilt disease and the redbay ambrosia beetles that cause it.
UF Professor Shares His Results on Space Experiment
UF researcher Rob Ferl, the first NASA-funded academic, shares his experience of being launched into zero gravity and conducting research experiments in space.
Why Listeria, a Less-Common Foodborne Pathogen, Is So Deadly
UF researcher Frederick Southwick highlights how Listeria, a resilient foodborne pathogen capable of surviving refrigeration and evading immune defenses, poses severe risks to immunocompromised individuals and pregnant people.
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.
