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Elias Sayour’s patients inspire pioneering mRNA cancer vaccine research

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UF Research’s Impact

$1.33
Billion

UF faculty conducted $1.33 billion in 2025 in medicine, agriculture, engineering and many other fields.

$817
Million

In 2025, UF conducted $817 million in federally funded research for the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, NASA and many other agencies.

446
Inventions

UF faculty submitted 446 invention disclosures in 2025, the first step to commercializing their technologies.

Research News & Stories

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UF Astraeus Space Institute launches new hub for space exploration and innovation

The University of Florida’s Astraeus Space Institute marked a major milestone Thursday, Aug. 20, with a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of its new Mission Operations Center at the Computer Science […]

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Engineer develops innovative approach to designing safer streets for cyclists

Roadway design is a complex task. Designing a new road or redesigning an existing one requires addressing a complicated mix of design manuals and standards, traffic impacts and input from stakeholders and local government.

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UF study finds kratom-derived products are frequently mislabeled

What’s listed on a kratom product label may not tell the full story. Researchers in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy have found that commercially available kratom products, including many kratom-derived […]

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UF researchers uncover surprising boiling behavior in liquids that could advance future space missions

When astronauts travel deeper into space, every drop of fuel becomes critical, and keeping those fuels stable for months or even years is one of the biggest engineering challenges facing […]

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UF turns research strength into innovation impact

Every university expects discoveries to grow as research funding increases. The University of Florida’s distinction is what happens next. According to the 2025 AUTM Licensing Survey of nearly 200 public […]

UF researchers join new NSF-funded AI institute to transform rehabilitation and health care

Researchers from the University of Florida are playing a key role in a new national effort to advance rehabilitation and health care through artificial intelligence.

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AI year in review

With the University of Florida 2025-2026 academic year in the books, let’s take a moment to reflect on how impactful this year truly was for artificial intelligence research and education […]

New study shows invasive termites threatening homes in Florida are spreading farther than predicted

Florida’s coastal and urban counties continue to see the spread of two invasive termite species beyond South Florida. The species are now threatening structures statewide, according to a new University of […]

Markers at birth may help predict type 1 diabetes

One day, there could be a new test to screen for type 1 diabetes, now that scientists have found markers in the blood of the umbilical cords of children who […]

UF researchers identify new cancer-killing compounds

Similar to the way one bad apple can spoil the bunch, killing cancerous cells is difficult to accomplish without harming healthy cells in the process.

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