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Humanities Play Integral Role in the UF Astraeus Space Institute

UF Astraeus Space Institute combines imagination, science, and humanities to advance interdisciplinary research in space exploration, fostering collaboration among engineers, scientists, and humanists

National Science Foundation Awards University of Florida $300K To Reduce Phosphorus in South Florida Ecosystems

UF researchers have secured a $300,000 NSF grant to reduce phosphorus levels in freshwater ecosystems such as the Everglades.

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.

Rise Therapeutics Receives FDA IND Clearance To Initiate Clinical Testing of R-5780 in Cancer

UF startup Rise Therapeutics announced that the U.S. FDA has accepted its investigational new drug (IND) application to proceed with a cancer Phase 1 clinical trial for its program candidate, R-5780.

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.

The Supercomputer Transforming the University of Florida Into an AI Hub

UF has invested $24 million to upgrade its HiPerGator supercomputer, positioning Gainesville as a leading AI research hub with one of the world's fastest machines, supported by NVIDIA's cutting-edge technology.

Gryphon Bio, Inc. Pioneers Novel Blood Biomarker Panel To Monitor Treatment Journey for Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury and Alzheimer’s

UF Innovate's funding institution Gryphon Bio, Inc. is pursuing observational clinical studies with U.S. and international partners to validate a novel blood biomarker panel for early detection and monitoring of TBI and Alzheimer’s disease.

Caidya: Clinical Research Organization Raises $165 Million

Caidya, formed through the merger of dMed and UF startup Clinipace, announced the closing of a $165 million strategic growth investment from funds managed by Rubicon Founders, a U.S.-based healthcare investment firm focused on building transformational companies.

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.

Targeting Protein Restores Aging Blood Cells, UF Researchers Find

UF researchers have discovered a way to prevent chronic inflammation that harms blood stem cells in the bone marrow, weakens the immune system, and reduces chemotherapy effectiveness.

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