Engineer designs micro-endoscope to seek out early signs of cancer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Traditional endoscopes provide a peek inside patients’ bodies. Now, a University of Florida engineering researcher is designing ones capable of a full inspection.
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Researcher: ‘Optical biopsy’ for breast cancer increasingly accurate
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Most biopsies following mammograms reveal benign abnormalities, not cancer.
Beyond the iPhone: Orlando conference to offer peek at computing future
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — We can find cheap gas or seek out friends. We can track flights or rate restaurants.
But those and other multiplying “apps” for smart phones are only the crest of a wave of smart clothing, toys and tools that will reshape everyday life, just as portable wireless technology has reshaped human interactions [...]
UF receives grant to help boost work force in nuclear-related fields
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has been awarded a $450,000 faculty development grant from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to help meet the growing need for educated and trained workers in the nuclear power industry, according to the agency.
“The NRC Faculty Development Grant is very valuable to our department and comes at a time [...]
Filed under Business, Economic Impact, Engineering, Florida, Research on Wednesday, September 9, 2009.
Engineering researchers: Supercomputer fastest of its type in world
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A supercomputer named Novo-G described by its lead designer as likely the most powerful computer of its kind in the world became operational this week at the University of Florida.
Two UF engineering professors win prestigious $1 million awards
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two University of Florida engineering researchers are among 100 recipients of the nation’s most prestigious awards for outstanding young scientists and engineers.
David Arnold, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Jacob Jones, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, have received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, or [...]
Filed under Engineering, Research on Monday, July 13, 2009.
‘Mixed reality’ human helps medical students learn to do intimate exams
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “What brings you in to see me today?”
Team of researchers achieves major step toward faster chips
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New research findings could lead to faster, smaller and more versatile computer chips.
Engineer: Computer learning, electrical stimulation offer hope for paralyzed
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Trainers have used it for decades to help athletes build muscle. Late-night TV commercials hawk it as an effortless flab buster.
FDA: Special clearance for UF-developed antimicrobial wound dressing
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Food and Drug Administration has given its clearance to an innovative wound dressing primarily developed by University of Florida scientists and engineers and being marketed by a Florida company.
The FDA late last week gave permission for Quick-Med Technologies Inc. to begin selling its “NIMBUS” barrier gauze wound care dressings after reviewing [...]