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“We’re seeing an exponential increase in space debris,” Tiwari says. “We can characterize this debris or space object and then eventually do something with it." #spacedebris Find his research profile at
Madhur Tiwari's Autonomy Lab at @FloridaTech is currently working to build software architectures that create 3D models from 2D images of unknown space objects. The project received a $1.5 million grant to initiate its second phase of research last fall.
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“Our bodies are designed to actively resolve inflammation through bioactive lipid compounds derived from the healthy fats,” says Halade. If the lipids come from processed foods, they imbalance the immune system, driving inflammation. Find his profile at
In December, Drs. Ganesh Halade and Timothy Yeatman received $3.1 million from the National Institutes of Health to study the effects of ultra-processed foods and their potential to cause colorectal cancer. Full story:
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We welcomed 65 new experts to Florida ExpertNet in December-January. Welcome! Enhance your profile today by adding a photo, video, or other content.
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"Modifying the sugar parts of the antibody doesn’t seem to affect its overall structure or how it behaves, which is important when developing antibodies as a treatment," says Christian Bleiholder. #monoclonalantibodies Find his research profile at
Monoclonal antibodies are transforming treatments for diseases ranging from cancer to Alzheimer’s. New research from @ChemistryFsu reveals how a key antibody could be a game-changer in speeding up the development of new biopharmaceutical treatments. 🔗:
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"The shoe lies between the foot and the ground, and features like a large heel-to-toe drop make it more challenging for runners to identify how they’re striking the ground," says Vincent. #runningshoes Find their research profile at
Thick-heeled sneakers may up injury risk by confusing your foot strike! 🏃♂️ A @UF Health study finds flatter shoes help runners land more controlled. Transition slowly—up to 6 months, says Heather Vincent, Ph.D.
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"Our comprehensive clinical exam and assessments capture critical information, including genetic data, social determinants of health, social processes and emotional well-being," says Frank Penedo. #hispanichealth Find his research profile at
#UMiami receives $21M grant to advance Hispanic health research. Read more: @umiamimedicine @UMiamiHealth
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RT @EFSForum: Save the Date! Expert Finder Systems Forum 2025 is set for September 16-18. #research #libraries #universities Venue: Aviato…
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The sequence of events is often woven through a story, not listed in order. People don't have trouble with this, but AI does. "We have helped AI understand how to map out different events that happen in the real world," says Finlayson. His profile is at
💡 AI isn’t just used in disinformation wars—it’s also defending against them. Dr. Mark Finlayson and his team at FIU are advancing AI to uncover the truth and protect against digital deception. 🌐 #AIResearch #FIUInnovation #KFSCIS @FIUSCIS
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“Our findings confirm the hypothesis that a wild bird’s health is tied to its microbiome, and that the ‘sexiness’ of a male’s ornaments can signal his health,” says researcher Rindy Anderson. #wildbirds #microbiome Find their profile at
Novel #FAU Study Reveals Wild Birds’ Gut Microbiome is Linked With its Ornamentation and Body Condition #FAUNews @FAUScience
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The new center will provide "cutting-edge materials research and educational training to promising students at high-school, undergraduate, and graduate levels," says principal investigator Saiful Khondaker. #quantummaterials Find his research profile at
Shaping the future with molecular engineering 🚀 UCF has been awarded a $4.2M grant to propel groundbreaking research and education in quantum materials.
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RT @UCF: Leading the future of space exploration 🚀 @NASA, UCF, @UF & @EmbryRiddle are partnering with the launch of the Florida Universit…
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Ray found that incorporating a variable notated as “Qp" to account for how precipitation cools land surface temperatures could improve the accuracy of rainfall predictions. Find Ray's research profile at
Pallav Ray, associate professor of ocean engineering and marine sciences, could help agriculture industries better prepare for regional irrigation and flooding during monsoon season with his new research.
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Rodney Guttmann is studying blood-based biomarkers that may enable earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's. #Alzheimers Find his research profile at
Via @Fla_Pol: UWF researcher gets major grant to help study early stages of Alzheimer’s disease Read more:
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“The blue economy supports thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in economic activity in the Tampa Bay area alone,” notes Steve Murawski, who will spearhead USF’s involvement in the partnership. #blueeconomy Find Murawski's research profile at
USF and six organizations received a $13.9 million grant from the NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Ocean Enterprise Accelerators program to tackle critical challenges impacting our ocean, coastal communities and economy.
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“It’s about setting new, more reliable benchmarks for coastal designs, ones that promise not just endurance but safety and continuity for communities in the relentless face of nature's turbulence,” says Wasman. #hurricane Find his research profile at
Scott Wasman is spearheading a @MyFDOT-funded study addressing the geostructural failures of bridges during hurricanes. Collaboration with the @USACEHQ leverages technology providing insights for creating more resilient designs. Read: #engineering #stem
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UNF's Greg Wurtz and Chris Kelso will join a global team of experts to develop a convergence framework to establish whether evidence of interactions between dark matter and ordinary matter can be found through mineral detection. Find their profiles at
Rock solid research! ☄️ Two UNF professors are joining a global team to unlock the mystery of dark matter, using a @NSF grant to examine interactions of crystals in rock samples that have been exposed to dark matter for billions of years!
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"We have an aquaculture industry with the skills and knowledge to cultivate seaweed," says Ashley Smyth. "The goal is to see if tropical seaweeds in Atlantic waters can serve to boost a new industry." Find Smyth's research profile at
.@FloridaSeaGrant researchers at @UFTropical and @UFIFASftlaudREC are working to kickstart a new seaweed #aquaculture industry in Florida thanks to funding from @SeaGrant.
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"We’re building a vibrant ecosystem that will drive breakthrough discoveries and bring impactful solutions to our communities," says Suhrud Rajguru, who will lead UM's effort. @NSF Find Rajguru's research profile at
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