Category: Research

UF researchers join AI institute

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At the new NSF AI Institute for Human-AI Cooperation, UF ECE faculty will help lead research at the intersection of AI, neuroscience and clinical care.


Grants boost work on antivirals for mosquito-borne diseases

Medicinal Chemist Doctor Thomas Bannister in his laboratory.

Scientists from the UF Scripps Institute are collaborating on multi-institutional efforts to develop treatments for dangerous mosquito-borne diseases


Investigating sensory integration

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UF PHHP Assistant Professor Stefanie Bodison, O.T.D., Ph.D., uses neuroimaging to understand sensory integration and evaluate the impact of treatments.


DOE Genesis Mission grant speeds development of stronger materials

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A UF-led team has won a prestigious federal grant to develop an autonomous AI platform that could fundamentally change how new materials are discovered.


UF scientists unmask gene activity in scoliosis

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In one of the first direct comparisons of gene activity in adolescents with and without scoliosis, researchers unravel key biological mechanisms.


The secret to success? Employees who feel safe speaking up

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A UF-led study highlights an often-overlooked factor in sporting events’ success: the well-being of the employees working behind the scenes.


Cyclospora cayetanensis: A microscopic mystery

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Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite that can cause foodborne illness, is more than a public health challenge — It’s a scientific puzzle.


Study reveals potential atmosphere on planet of nearby star

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Nearly a decade after UF Assistant Professor Jason Dittmann, Ph.D., discovered LHS 1140b, a new study reveals the object may have its own atmosphere.


Untreated sleep apnea linked to dramatic cognitive decline

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Untreated sleep apnea is associated with a 69% faster decline in cognitive function over 10 years, according to a new study.


Q&A with Dr. Tracy Centanni Rosen

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Tracy Centanni Rosen, Ph.D., is a UF PHHP associate professor of speech, language and hearing sciences. Read on to learn more about her work.


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