Moving the needle in higher education

Applying AI to cancer research, a UF professor helps transform medical imaging

Last fall, children ages 4 to 10 met with their families and UF student mentors to learn how to use augmentative and alternative communication devices. Their medical diagnoses include autism, cerebral palsy, and genetic conditions and neurological disorders that affect their speech. It’s the only group of its kind in the Alachua County area.

Project SEARCH at UF Health prepares neurodivergent students for the workforce

A workforce development program at UF Health Shands Hospital called Project SEARCH is transforming the lives of neurodivergent students, helping them build essential job skills and confidence. With nine out of 16 interns from UF hired in just two years, the program is proving that meaningful inclusion can lead to real, lasting change.

As USDA halts animal imports, UF experts explain New World screwworm risk

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is urging veterinarians, livestock producers and animal health professionals to remain vigilant about recognizing signs and symptoms of the New World screwworm as the threat of its spread to the U.S. increases.

UF/IFAS study: Drones, AI help farmers save money, protect the environment

Researchers at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) in Homestead used drone-based imaging to help determine how much nitrogen fertilizer hemp plants need for optimal growth and flower production. Their findings could help growers optimize fertilizer use to save money and preserve the environment.

Robotic hands are the next frontier in astronaut safety

As NASA and other space agencies prepare for extended missions to the moon and Mars, the ability to diagnose and treat medical issues remotely, including procedures like ultrasounds, is no longer a distant ideal, but a vital necessity for life beyond Earth. Scenarios like this are exactly what Eric Du, Ph.D., and his team are working to address.

Scholastic performance is a key concern for young cancer patients, UF study finds

Young patients with cancer need support when it comes to scholastic performance, which can be an empowering and motivating force during the challenges of cancer treatment, UF Health Cancer Center researchers have found.

UF scientists join European effort to develop antiviral drugs for future pandemics

Scientists in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy have joined a European research network that aims to develop broad-spectrum antiviral drugs to combat the next global pandemic. The program brings together experts in biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, virology and molecular and cell biology to develop compounds with broad antiviral activity that could limit the spread of a virus in the early stages of a pandemic.

UF water researchers develop prediction system for harmful algae

The slimy algae topping Florida’s waterways are more than just unsightly. They are often toxic to humans, animals and the environment. To mitigate those risks, University of Florida researchers are collaborating with North Carolina State University and University of South Florida scientists on a next-day prediction model to warn and inform water managers about harmful algal blooms.

Timing, consistency of activity linked to better fitness

Whether you rise with a grin or a groan, scientists say your internal clock — known as the circadian rhythm — might influence that behavior and much more. These biological clocks regulate not only sleep-wake cycles but also a wide range of daily physiological and metabolic functions. A growing body of research suggests that circadian rhythms are fundamental contributors to health and resilience.

UF among the Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Schools

The University of Florida is ranked No. 3 in the top large schools’ category among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list*. There are currently 34 volunteers from the University of Florida serving in 21 countries around the world, including Cambodia, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Indonesia, Kenya, Kosovo, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, North Macedonia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Senegal, Thailand, Uganda, and Vanuatu.