Moving the needle in higher education

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

Researchers at the UF Health Cancer Center are currently developing AI algorithms for a range of medical image analysis tasks, such as multimodal image fusion, cancer detection, organ segmentation and enhanced image resolution.

UF researchers identify safer pathway for pain relief

University of Florida scientists have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body, offering a potentially safer alternative to conventional pain medications.

Better feed, fewer burps: UF scientists target dairy gas emissions

University of Florida researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from burps and flatulence and use nutrients more efficiently. Because methane traps heat in the atmosphere, reducing these emissions could make dairy farming more environmentally friendly and sustainable.

UF geologist to help plan potential NASA mission

The South Pole-Aitken Basin Sample Return and eXploration (SPARX) Science Definition Team (SDT) defining the science goals and requirements for this ambitious endeavor is composed of some of the brightest minds working in planetary science today, and among that group is University of Florida Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences Stephen Elardo.

Decoding blackberry DNA: UF study paves way for enhanced breeding strategies

Disease-resistant, and tastier blackberries could be on the horizon — thanks to new genetic research from the University of Florida. New UF blackberry varieties could provide a boon for farmers looking to rebound after the decline of Florida citrus and who see an opportunity to meet the growing demand for blackberries, which have soared in popularity in recent years.

Over one-fifth of native North American pollinators at elevated risk of extinction

A pivotal new study led by NatureServe reveals that more than 22% of native pollinators in North America are at an elevated risk of extinction. This first-of-its-kind, taxonomically diverse assessment evaluated nearly 1,600 species—including bees, beetles, butterflies, moths, flower flies, bats and hummingbirds—shedding light on the growing biodiversity crisis affecting ecosystems and food security.

UF professor develops AI tool to better assess Parkinson’s disease, other movement disorders

A University of Florida researcher has developed a groundbreaking open-source computer program that uses artificial intelligence to analyze videos of patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. The tool, called VisionMD, helps doctors more accurately monitor subtle motor changes, improving patient care and advancing clinical research.

UF pharmacy professor’s paper ranks No. 2 in citations this century

The 2001 publication co-authored by Thomas Schmittgen, Ph.D., chair of pharmaceutics in the UF College of Pharmacy, has garnered nearly 150,000 citations in the Web of Science database, securing its place as the second most-cited research article of the 21st century and the fifth most-cited publication of all time, according to Nature.

UF physicists celebrate prestigious Breakthrough Prize

The University of Florida is celebrating a major scientific achievement as a global research team it helps lead has won one of the world’s most prestigious science prizes—the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.