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With sustainable design, advanced visualization tools, and a lab for future building systems, the Collaboratory supports student needs and faculty goals for industry-ready education. To learn more about a bold space for building the future, visit: explore.research.ufl.edu/designing-to...
Designing Tomorrow, Today - Explore Magazine
DCP's new 50,000–square–foot, $49 million facility is packed with thoughtful design elements and the latest technology.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:03 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.
A portrait photo of Nancy Clark in a white hard hat standing confidently on a construction site, holding onto a metal railing. She is wearing a dark blue outfit and smiles directly at the camera. Construction materials and workers are visible in the background, indicating an active building environment. A portrait photo of Ravi Srinivasan wearing a suit and a hard hat standing confidently at a construction site. He is positioned near structural beams, with greenery visible in the background.
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.
An aerial rendering of the Ramos Collaboratory.
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.
An aerial rendering of the Ramos Collaboratory.
October 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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To learn more about drug radar, visit: explore.research.ufl.edu/drug-radar.h...
Drug Radar - Explore Magazine
UF epidemiologist Linda Cottler and her team cast a wide net for fresh clues about emerging illicit drug use and accidental poisonings.
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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.
A professional portrait of Jason Butler, standing in a laboratory setting filled with shelves of equipment. The image features the text "GATORADE 60 YEARS OF RESEARCH - THE NEXT GENERATION" prominently above his name. The design incorporates a bold color scheme with blue accents and a 60th-anniversary of Gatorade logo on the top left. The text on the right side is, "Jason Butler, a professor of hematology and oncology, leads a UF Health Cancer Center team that discovered how blocking a protein called thrombospondin-1 can reverse aging in blood stem cells. Their research showed that removing this protein in aged mice restored youthful blood function, improved bone and vascular health, and extended lifespan. The study opens doors to therapies that could enhance immune response and chemotherapy outcomes in older adults. With clinical trials ahead, Butler’s work represents a major step in combating age-related decline."
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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To learn more about a worldwide hunt, visit: explore.research.ufl.edu/buzz-off.html
Buzz Off - Explore Magazine
UF researchers independently target mosquitoes through insecticide innovation, disease mapping, and species identification.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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To learn more, visit: explore.research.ufl.edu/buzz-off.html
Buzz Off - Explore Magazine
UF researchers independently target mosquitoes through insecticide innovation, disease mapping, and species identification.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM