Algernon Announces Filing of U.S. FDA Pre-Ind Meeting Request for Ifenprodil Coronavirus Trial, Expanded Access, and Emergency Use
UF startup Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical development company, announced that it has filed its pre-IND (Investigational New Drug) meeting request with the U.S. FDA. This initiates formal communications with the U.S. FDA regarding the development of the company’s repurposed drug NP-120 (Ifenprodil) for the treatment and prevention of acute lung injury (ALI) and […]
Promoting Wellness at Work
Dr. Ed Buckley, founder and CEO of UF startup Peerfit, the digital health company that works with employers and insurance carriers to fully fund fitness experiences for their employees and members, was interviewed by Mike Biselli, host of Passionate Pioneers podcast, and discussed Peerfit’s ten-year journey and the opportunities Dr. Buckley and his team have […]
Algernon Explores the Use of NP-120 (Ifenprodil) as a Novel Treatment for Coronavirus
UF startup Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical development company, announced that it is exploring the potential of using NP-120 (Ifenprodil) as a novel treatment for COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. A recent independent study found that Ifenprodil significantly reduced acute lung injury (ALI) and improved survivability in an animal study with H5N1 infected […]
How to Mentally Cope With the Coronavirus
Beyond making people sick, the coronavirus has spurred anxiety and panic as it spreads across the globe and in the United States. But Sherry Benton, founder and chief science officer of online therapy provider TAO Connect, a UF startup, says the paranoia surrounding the potential pandemic is vastly overblown. “You’ve got to step back and […]
Cannabix Technologies Makes Significant Breakthrough in FAIMS Technology Development
UF startup Cannabix Technologies Inc., developer of marijuana breathalyzer devices for law enforcement and the workplace, reports that significant technological development has been achieved with its FAIMS- (field asymmetric waveform ion mobility spectrometry) marijuana breathalyzer prototype. Cannabix scientists have been characterizing the device for several months to increase resolving power and sensitivity. The company is […]
IC2 Enters the PXI Systems Alliance
UF startup Interdisciplinary Consulting Corporation (IC2), a technology-development company commercializing miniaturized instrumentation that monitors health of aerospace propulsion systems and enables reduced aircraft noise and improved fuel efficiency, is now a registered member of the PXI System Alliance (PXISA) and has initiated sales of its PXI product line. PXI (PCI eXtentions for Instrumentation) products are […]
New Generation of Miniaturised Cameras Changes the Face of the Satellite Market
Founded 6 years ago, UF startup and UF Innovate | The Hub resident client SATLANTIS, a technology development company specializing in innovative technologies for use on constellations of microsatellites, was quick to make a name for itself in the space industry, gaining support from the likes of Telefonica and Everis. The center of all this […]
Paracosm Partners Up With Geo-Plus to Expand Land Survey Offering
UF startup Paracosm, a cloud-based software company that leverages 3D mapping technology to unleash the digital world into reality, has announced a partnership with Geo-Plus to offer the VisionLiDAR point cloud processing software in a bundle with the PX-80 handheld scanner. Joining forces means both companies now offer an end-to-end 3D mapping workflow for a […]
Air Purification Innovator, Molekule, Secures $58 Million in Series C Financing, Signaling Strong Investor Backing in the Fight for Clean Air
UF startup Molekule, the leader in reinventing air purification, announced it closed $58 million in Series C funding, led by RPS Ventures with participation from Founder’s Circle Capital. Existing investors included Foundry Group, Crosslink Capital, Uncork Capital, and TransLink Capital, along with new participation from Inventec Appliances Corp (IAC). This latest funding round is further […]
Peerfit and BurnAlong Team Up to Combat the Growing Loneliness Epidemic
UF startup Peerfit, the digital health company that works with employers and insurance carriers to fully fund fitness experiences for their employees and members, announced that they will be partnering with fellow corporate wellness platform BurnAlong, in order to offer Peerfit members access to BurnAlong’s library of online video classes and social motivation features. This […]