New Context for Understanding Citrus Greening Renews Commitment to Finding a Viable Solution
Sometimes in science, a new perspective brings an “a ha!” moment. That’s what one senior researcher at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences believes happened with his latest research on Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening.
Hey Founder, Here’s How To Build Your Brand
Building and establishing your personal brand is key to standing out in the current market. Your brand is your track record plus reputation—everything that people currently know you for. Here are four tangible steps to make yourself and your company stand out!
Lacerta Therapeutics Expands Executive Leadership Team
UF startup Lacerta Therapeutics, a preclinical-stage gene therapy company, announces an expansion in the executive leadership team: illustrating Lacerta’s commitment to developing a constellation of gene-based therapies.
National Academy of Engineering Selects Professor Michele Manuel for Highest Professional Honor
The National Academy of Engineering has elected UF professor Michele Manuel, Ph.D., to join the organization’s ranks, among the highest professional honors in engineering for those who have distinguished themselves in academia, private industry, or government agencies.
RTI Surgical: Plant Director’s Passion and Engagement Inspires Team
A passion to find a position with a company that directly impacts people’s lives led Catisha Turner to join UF startup RTI Surgical, after serving in the United States Navy for six years.
Capri EGM Build-to-Suit Program Acquires Life Science Real Estate Asset for Company Manufacturing Antibodies for Department of Defense and mRNA for COVID-19 Vaccine
UF startup Ology Bioservices, a wholly owned subsidiary of Resilience, and the operator of the Lab & Research facility, has recently been awarded contract valued as much as $250 million by the Department of Defense for manufacturing development of a monoclonal antibody as a medical countermeasure (MCM) to botulinum neurotoxins (BoNT).
Mobile Eye Care Clinic Offering Free Exams, Glasses to Boston Students
Many people have put off medical care during the pandemic and that includes eye exams for children. But on Tuesday, the doctor — funded by UF startup AGTC — went to the students at one Boston school.
Surgalign Receives FDA Clearance for Surgical Guidance System
Surgalign Holdings Inc. said Tuesday it has received initial U.S. Food & Drug Administration clearance for its HOLO Portal surgical guidance system for use within lumbar spine procedures.
2022 Best Tech Startups in Gainesville
The Tech Tribune selected the best tech startups in Gainesville, and the top three are UF Innovate | Accelerate at The Hub graduates: Feathr, Admiral, and MYOLYN. MYOLYN is also a UF startup. Well done!
Tech Tuesday: Amend Surgical CEO Shows Off a Product Called Tissue Tape
A North Central Florida biotech company is working on a new product they say could help wounds heal better. For our revamped Tech Tuesday, our friends at UF Innovate tell us the company drew inspiration from a certain slimy animal.