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Congratulations to Vice President for Research David Norton on receiving the Pioneer Award from the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame, honoring his leadership in advancing Florida’s innovation through research, collaboration, and educational excellence.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Ever heard of a ghost shark? 👻🦈 They’re not spirits or sharks, but @uf-clas.bsky.social Evolution Developmental Biologist, @garethjfraser.bsky.social says they could be key in unlocking some mysteries of human dentistry.
October 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Chimay Anumba; Nancy Clark, professor and director of the School of Architecture (pictured first); and Ravi Srinivasan, professor and associate dean for research and strategic initiatives (pictured second), are leading by example—creating and designing Florida's future.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Designed as a student-centered, tech-forward hub, the Ramos Collaboratory includes advanced labs, a digital twin system and flexible spaces like the Creative Collisions Commons to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Now, nearly a decade later, the college is unveiling the Bruno E. and Maritza F. Ramos Collaboratory, a $49 million, 50,000-square-foot facility, fully operational by Spring 2026.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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"The building itself is going to be a living-learning lab.” When Chimay Anumba became dean of The University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning in 2016, he saw the urgent need for a new, collaborative space for students.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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The National Drug Earlly Warning System (NDEWS) uses tools like Reddit scraping and emergency data to track emerging drug threats in real time. Led by University of Florida epidemiologist Linda Cottler, it helps communities respond quickly to dangers posed by fentanyl and other illicit drugs.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Meet @ifas.ufl.edu professor Dengjun Wang, whose innovative use of hydrological modeling and machine learning is crucial in combating PFAS contamination — protecting soil, water, and our communities.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Researchers like Nils Averesch are engineering microbes at UF's Space Life Science Lab to create sustainable solutions for space missions and environmental challenges.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Keri Hoadley is crafting future-ready technology to explore the cosmos. Hoadley's work on ultraviolet instruments promises to unlock mysteries beyond Earth and advance NASA's space missions.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Meet UF Medicine's Christian Jobin, a visionary in microbiota science. His work on gut bacteria’s role in cancer has advanced scientific understanding and opened new avenues for treatment.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Meet UF Medicine's Jason Butler — his team found that blocking a protein called thrombospondin-1 can reverse aging in blood stem cells, resulting in restored, youthful blood and stronger bones.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Gatorade’s 60-year journey — from Dr. Cade’s original tests to fueling athletic excellence — continues to inspire advancements across disciplines.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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The University of Florida has received more than $500 million in Gatorade royalties, showcasing how research-driven innovation can fuel major funding and inspire cross-disciplinary progress.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Medical geography Professor at @ufgeog.bsky.social, @sjryan3.bsky.social is leading efforts to predict disease risks and guide public health as mosquito habitats shift due to climate change, underscoring the vital link between planetary changes and future health.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Mosquitoes claim over 1 million lives annually. At UF, Daniel Swale's work on chemical scaffolds is helping to shape how to stop them from feeding altogether. It's an approach that could protect humans while also being potentially useful against other pests like ticks and aphids.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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"Athletic teams are adding tools to their arsenal every day. So we’re building this data bank not just for now but for the future, to accommodate sports technology as it emerges.” —Research Assistant Scientist Celeste Wilkins.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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“We’re looking for ways to optimize performance and win championships. How do we utilize this data to enrich our student athletes and to help us perform?” says Director of Sports Performance and Analytics, University Athletic Association Spencer Thomas.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer is a powerful tool for crunching all this data, This initiative enables the engineers, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers and coaches to work together to figure out how to best use that tool.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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“We have world-class AI and world-class athletics, and we’re trying to bring those together to fulfill research, educational and athletic goals.” says Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering @jennicholsphd.bsky.social.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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A collaboration between UF’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the University Athletic Association aims to unify athletes' data across all sports into a single AI-powered system to uncover performance and health insights that benefit athletes university-wide.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Explore, UF's research magazine Fall 2025 content is coming soon. Follow us to learn more about AI-powered athletics, fighting back against the world's deadliest animal, a bold space for building the future and much more!
September 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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UF medical students are learning to use AI to improve patient care. Thanks to federal research support, the future of health is here.

To learn more, visit: news.drgator.ufl.edu/2025/06/05/u...
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September 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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This week we will be highlighting some #NSFfunded research happening here at the University of Florida. Follow us along as we celebrate 75 years of the National Science Foundation (NSF) empowering discoveries and innovation to transform the future. #NSF75
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May 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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The corridor is a network of connected habitats that enables these animals to roam, hunt, and breed. It includes protected lands and areas designated for future conservation, aiming to sustain healthy wildlife populations and safeguard ecosystem services like water quality and flood storage.
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May 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM