Profiles

The University of Florida’s Training, Research and Environmental Occupations Center (UF TREEO) has been awarded a $75,000 Training & Education Materials Development Grant from the US Department of Labor through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.  The grant will be used to develop high-quality, compliant training materials for English and Spanish speaking workers and employers...

Cyclo Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing life-changing medicines through science and innovation for patients and families living with diseases, has announced the commencement of its Phase 2b study of Trappsol® Cyclo™ for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease (AD), targeting the reduction of amyloid beta and tau. The Phase 2b...

The locally-owned cycle studio, CycleBar, has announced Jasmine Montgomery, University of Florida Track & Field recruit, as its first NIL Partner.    As the reigning National Champions, The University of Florida added Jasmine Montgomery, a high-impact athlete, to their 2023 roster. Montgomery spent her true freshman season in Eugene in 2022, playing a significant role...

The University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning (DCP) will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the 50,000-square foot Bruno E. and Maritza F. Ramos Collaboratory on Thursday, October 6, at 12 p.m. The Ramos Collaboratory brings generational change to UF and will position the College, its faculty, staff and students for success over...

Infotech, a leader in infrastructure construction software solutions, has announced that the company joined buildingSMART USA to support the advancement of digital project delivery and open data standards for civil infrastructure. As a member, Infotech will contribute to the development and use of open data standards as well as the adoption of digital transformation in...

Peter Swaan, Ph.D., M.Pharm., a distinguished university professor and internationally recognized researcher in the pharmaceutical sciences, has been named the next dean of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, effective Dec. 1. Swaan currently serves as the associate dean for research and advanced graduate education as well as a professor and chair in the...

Concept Companies, a national commercial real estate developer with a specialty across multiple asset classes including science and technology, and Lacerta Therapeutics, Inc., a leader in the AAV gene therapy space,has announced a strategic collaboration providing Lacerta with access to financing to support expansion of operations and new facilities. The financing is being provided via...

BHGRE Commercial has announced that Suki’s will soon be opening their doors in Haile Village Center! BHGRE Commercial agents Brian Oen, Gavin Johnson, and Ken Mears represented both the landlord and the tenant in this transaction. Although Suki’s isn’t new to Gainesville, this will be their first brick-and-mortar location. Prior to this, Suki’s has been...

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention has announced the appointment of Paul Sohl, Florida High Tech Corridor CEO, and Gil Levy, Vystar Credit Union Senior Vice President of Regional Community Relations, to its board of directors.   “We are thrilled to have these exceptional leaders and visionaries join our board of directors,” said Phoebe...

Over the next year, the University of Florida campus will transform into one of the world’s leading test sites for pedestrian safety. A team of researchers from the University of Florida Transportation Institute (UFTI), in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation and campus and city partners, will study a suite of emerging technologies that...