Herbicide Threatens Manatee Immune Systems, UF Study Finds
A University of Florida study focusing on manatees’ immune systems reveals how glyphosate, the world’s most commonly used herbicide, may threaten manatee health in an environment increasingly impacted by human activities.
The 21st Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Research Forum Highlights AI
UF researcher Alina Zare will be the keynote speaker at the 21st SWES Research Forum, highlighting how machine learning and AI can revolutionize problem-solving in agriculture and environmental science.
How To Avoid Winter Viruses: UF EPI Expert Talks RSV, Flu and COVID-19
UF researcher Frederick Southwick discusses the increased prevalence of respiratory viruses—influenza, COVID-19, and RSV—during the winter in Florida and provides tips on how to avoid them.
Dalir Receives Funding To Develop Next-Generation Oilwell Monitoring Devices
UF researcher Hamed Dalir has been awarded $205,000 in funding by TotalEnergies to advance research with Mohsen Ahmadian on a "Novel Long-Range Acoustic Method for Decadal Monitoring of Plugged and Abandoned (P&A) Wells."
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Lab Develop Receptors That Mimic the Benefits of Exercise
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, our partners at UF Innovate and SCAD Media introduce Dr. Tom Burris from the UF Genetics Institute. Dr. Burris and his lab are developing drugs that mimic the benefits of exercise, particularly for individuals with health issues that limit physical activity.
Purpose Beyond a Cure: Advancing Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
UF researcher William Slayton has led clinical trials that aim to reduce the burden of side effects for Hodgkin lymphoma patients like Emilie Lynch, who has passed the 5-year milestone considered a yardstick for being cured.
Islam Named Yangbin Wang Endowed Rising Star Professor
UF researcher Md Jahidul Islam, an ECE Assistant Professor, has been named the Yangbin Wang Rising Star Professor in recognition of his cutting-edge research and impactful student mentoring.
UF Medicine Research Shows the Role of Diet in Developing Liver Inflammation
UF researcher Matthew Merritt has published research describing a novel method for detecting metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in the journal Cell Reports Medicine.
AI-Powered Avatars Transform Training for Nurse Practitioners and Dentists
UF researcher Michael Bumbach has developed an AI-powered simulation program that uses avatars, virtual reality, and real-time feedback to help nursing and dental professionals.
Runners Who Wear These Shoes Are More Likely To Get Injured
UF researchers found that runners wearing thick-heeled sneakers were more likely to sustain injuries compared to those wearing flatter shoes.
