Axogen Announces Plan for CEO Leadership Transition
UF startup and UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech alum Axogen, Inc., a global leader in developing and marketing innovative surgical solutions for peripheral nerve injuries, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Karen Zaderej plans to retire from the company by January 2025.
President’s Office Announces $10.2 Million for Fourth Round of Strategic Funding Awardees
The UF President’s Office recently announced a fourth round of strategic funding to grow UF’s research capabilities in critical areas of AI, space exploration, healthcare, and more.
University of Florida Announces the 2023 National Academy of Inventors Fellows
The National Academy of Inventors has named two UF researchers to their 2023 class of distinguished academic inventors.
UF Innovate hosted a reception for Dr. Juan Gilbert on Thursday, November 30th. The reception was to celebrate Dr. Gilbert receiving the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Joe Biden.
Tech Tuesday – Cherie Stabler
In this week’s Tech Tuesday for WCJB TV20, UF Innovate’s Melanie Morón interviews Cherie Stabler, researcher and professor in the UF Department of Biomedical Engineering, who is conducting research on a possible cure for type 1 diabetes.
Medical AI Tool From UF, Nvidia Gets Human Thumbs-Up in First Study
Researchers from the University of Florida and Nvidia have created an AI computer program that can generate accurate doctors’ notes, opening the door for AI to support health care workers with groundbreaking efficiencies.
President’s Office Announces $5.4 Million for Strategic Funding Awardees
The President’s Office at the University of Florida announced $5.4 million in awards for Strategic Funding. Various colleges and departments across campus received awards to fund their research projects and initiatives. The funding initiative is designed to advance the student experience and interdisciplinary scholarship.
Food and Agriculture Festival Gives Attendees a Taste of the Future of Farming in Florida
The Food and Agriculture Festival at the Cade Museum hosted technologies from the University of Florida that are focused on revolutionizing the state’s agricultural sector through automation and artificial intelligence.
UF Opens Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology
The University of Florida Friday held a celebratory ribbon cutting for the Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology. The new building is named after UF alumnus and NVIDIA co-founder Chris Malachowsky, and funded by a combination of state funds as well as private and college funds.
Fang Receives Distinguished Recognition By Rising Stars (Engineering) From the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida
Dr. Ruogu Fang has achieved the distinguished recognition of Rising Stars (Engineering) and will be honored at the forthcoming annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL).
The ASEMFL is an esteemed gathering of Florida’s preeminent scholars, encompassing individuals who both reside and work in the state. Situated at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, ASEMFL is a non-profit organization that unites top-tier scholars and researchers hailing from various universities, public agencies, and industries throughout Florida. Their collective mission is to delve into critical issues at the intersection of science, engineering, and medicine that have a direct impact on the people of Florida. Furthermore, they provide impartial and expert advice concerning these matters.