New Study Findings Could Be Key to Early Detection, Prognosis Prediction in Sepsis
A new study by seven major university medical centers, led by the University of Florida, has identified a way to predict within four days of admission whether a septic patient is at an increased risk of dying. These findings will allow patients to be given the proper care sooner, and allows health care professionals to monitor their immune suppression during care.
Tech Tuesday – Mei He
In this week's Tech Tuesday for WCJB TV20, UF Innovate's Melanie Morón interviews Mei He, associate professor in the UF College of Pharmacy. Her research focuses on advancing the delivery of drugs to the human body.
By utilizing naturally-derived materials, the drug delivery process is more efficient and the drug's efficacy is maximized.
Atsena Therapeutics Announces Positive 12-Month Safety and Efficacy Data From Ongoing Phase I/II Clinical Trial To Treat Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Atsena Therapeutics announced positive results in their 12-month safety and efficacy data from the ongoing Phase I/II trial of ATSN-101, the company’s investigational gene therapy for the treatment of GUCY2D-associated Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA1). At 12 months post-treatment, ATSN-101 has conferred clinically meaningful improvements in vision at the highest dose with no serious treatment-emergent adverse events.
Combination of Two Common Compounds Improves COVID Survival in Mice, UF Researchers Find
Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered the combination of Lactoferrin, a protein found in cow and human milk, and diphenhydramine, an antihistamine used for allergy symptoms, increased resilience of mice towards the virus that causes COVID-19.
UF Brain Institute Receives $1 Million for Stroke Research Project
The University of Florida’s McKnight Brain Institute received $1 million to support a stroke research project. The funds are part of UF President Ben Sasse’s $10.9 million strategic funding initiative aimed at boosting the university's position as a leader in critical research.
The funds will be used to launch a new project that utilizes AI to improve stroke treatments.
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.
President’s Office Announces $10.9 Million for Third Round of Strategic Funding Awardees
UF President Ben Sasse announced a third round of strategic funding, which will see $10.9 million spread across 10 new projects aimed at solidifying UF's standing as a national research leader.
Combination of Two Common Compounds Improves COVID Survival in Mice, UF Researchers Find
UF researchers have discovered a combination of two over-the-counter compounds that may significantly improve the recovery of patients infected with COVID-19. Studies in mice have been successful, with the health of test subjects improving significantly or ending in full recovery.
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.
Tech Tuesday – Tyler Loftus
On this Tech Tuesday segment, Melanie Morón interviews Tyler Loftus, a trauma surgeon in the UF Department of Surgery whose research focuses on improving patient care in ICU setting using AI.
