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Biomedical Impact

Christine Schmidt has spent her career developing treatments that matter
By Joseph Kays

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Secrets of the Seas

Whitney Lab scientists pursue ambitious marine-life discoveries
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UF's new Astraeus Space Institute promotes research collaboration
By Rob Ferl

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Sandra Loesgen’s lab explores the world for micr

Sandra Loesgen’s lab explores the world for microbes that can be turned into medicines. Initially aiming to be a doctor, she shifted to chemistry after realizing her passion for the science behind medicine. Loesgen's research spans cancer, viral infections, and pain suppression, focusing on "chemically talented" microbes that live symbiotically within hosts.

Loesgen's work includes discovering a bacterium that inhibits melanoma cells and a fungus targeting triple-negative breast cancer cells. Collaborating with other researchers, she aims to develop non-opioid painkillers using microbes from her lab.

Investments in agriculture research are investment

Investments in agriculture research are investments in Florida businesses that could bloom into new industries.

Veronica Hinman's lab uses advanced imaging and ge

Veronica Hinman's lab uses advanced imaging and genetic tools to learn how starfish "reprogram" their cells to enable tissue regeneration - a key step in developing wound healing techniques and new degenerative-disease treatments for humans.

In January, Veronica Hinman became the sixth direc

In January, Veronica Hinman became the sixth director of the @whitneylaboratory. Hinman appreciates the lab's strong faculty in her scientific fields, its ideal location for marine research and its community connections.

Hinman has administrative and research roles, focusing on how starfish reprogram their cells for tissue regeneration. That could lead to advancements in wound healing and treatments for degenerative diseases in humans.

U.S. Department of Agriculture funding helps exten

U.S. Department of Agriculture funding helps extension agents teach low-income families to live healthier lives on a budget.

From rebuilding oyster reefs with GIS to making mu

From rebuilding oyster reefs with GIS to making museum collections accessible with AI, UF's libraries have evolved into a cutting-edge academic resource system. With millions of print and digital volumes, databases, and journals, they support interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The ARCS team leverages AI, GIS, and data visualization to tackle complex challenges, reflecting the libraries' commitment to technological advancement and accessibility.

“Our newest department, ARCS, aggregates a number of very talented faculty from a wide variety of disciplines, like informatics, data science and AI, who support many departments and colleges. Much as the libraries support each unit on campus, ARCS does the same. This is an increasingly multidisciplinary team which reflects and responds to the collaborative nature of research.” - Judith Russell, Dean of University Libraries

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Researchers explore breakthrough approach to combat devastating citrus greening disease — Brad Buck

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UF civil engineering professor to shape building policy as new Jefferson Science Fellow — Dave Schlenker

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University of Florida to acquire one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers