Oxidien Among Top Three Winners of Digital RESI June Innovation Challenge
The 3-day Digital RESI June conference announced the Top 3 Winners of the Innovation Challenge. UF Innovate | The Hub resident client Oxidien Pharmaceuticals was among the winners. Watch Oxidien’s virtual poster, short pitch, and other supplementary materials here. Oxidien Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage drug development company developing a treatment for enteric hyperoxaluria, a large unmet need in […]
Pheronym Wins $225,000 NSF Grant for Commercializing Nematode Pheromones for Eco-Friendly Pest Control in Agriculture
UF Innovate | The Hub and UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech alum Pheronym, a bio-ag-tech pest control company, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for its nematode pheromone focused pest control solution. The $225,000 award will help the company bring its patented approach to the market by developing advanced fermentation methods to […]
Professor at UF Veterinary College Honored by National Veterinary Microbiology Group
Roy Curtiss III, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the 2020 Distinguished Veterinary Microbiologist Award from the national organization that provides certification of veterinarians with special expertise in microbiology. The purpose of the award, given by the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists, is to recognize and honor […]
ReWalk Expands Product Offerings in Deal With Myolyn, LLC
Marlborough medical device manufacturer ReWalk Robotics has entered into two agreements to distribute product lines to the U.S. market from two companies in Florida and Israel. One of the companies is UF startup and UF Innovate | The Hub graduate company Myolyn. The Myolyn MyoCycle Functional Electrical Stimulation products facilitate therapeutic exercises for persons with […]
UF Researcher Developed a Low-Cost Chemical and Enzymatic Process to Synthesize Glycosphingolipids
Although they are invisible to the naked eye, glycolipids, such as glycosphingolipids (GSLs), are essential molecules for the human body. They keep cell membranes stable and play a key role in various biological processes and in the development and therapeutic discovery for many diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. However, these vital molecules and […]
Arranta Bio Announces Completion of Its Microbiome Process Development Laboratory Expansion and Commitment to Additional Early Clinical GMP Capacity
Arranta Bio, the leading microbiome contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), announced the completion of its process development laboratory expansion project and a commitment to add additional early-clinical GMP capacity at its Center of Excellence for Microbiome Process Development and Early Clinical Supply. Arranta has completed the expansion of purpose-built microbiome process development laboratories in […]
SATLANTIS’ Optical Camera Is Already on the International Space Station
SATLANTIS‘ optical camera has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) after five days of travel. In a few days it will be manually placed by ISS astronauts on the Japanese Kibo module. “It was a complete success and an international milestone, as it is the first time that a camera of this size reaches […]
Pheronym Receives Grant to Achieve Commercialization Milestones
UF Innovate | The Hub and UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech alum Pheronym, an ag-biotech pest control company, received a $25,000 grant from Agstart to help reach commercialization milestones which the COVID-19 health crisis had forced to postpone or cancel. Pheronym is a pioneer in the use of nematode pheromones to control both beneficial and plant-parasitic nematodes, or […]
Grit Drives Display Technology Expert to Advance the Field of Nanotechnology
For one researcher in the Florida High Tech Corridor, grit has always been the difference-maker. Courage to try something new and determination to be successful are what led Alexandre “Alex” Titov into the field of nanotechnology, where he remains motivated to make a significant impact in The Corridor region and beyond. Alex was introduced to nanotechnology while […]
TearClear Appoints Dr. Amir Shojaei Chief Development Officer
UF startup and UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech resident client TearClear, a global ophthalmic pharmaceutical company, has announced the appointment of Amir Shojaei, Pharm.D., Ph.D., as chief development officer, a major step towards planning and executing multiple clinical development and registration programs. Over his 23-year career, Dr. Shojaei has focused on the clinical development, […]