Not so long ago, a scientist might say she could never have too much data. Even today, in a world drowning in data, it is better to be data-rich than data-poor.

August 22, 2021

UF Health researchers use big data to improve care for people with rare diseases

Researchers at University of Florida Health and the OneFlorida+ Clinical Research Network are using big data analytics to scale up research and boost care and treatment options for people affected by three potentially debilitating rare diseases.

August 11, 2021

New AI tool will predict patients at high risk for opioid use disorder and overdose

University of Florida researchers are developing a new artificial intelligence tool that will help clinicians identify patients at high risk for opioid use disorder and overdose.

August 10, 2021

New AI tool will predict patients at high risk for opioid use disorder and overdose

University of Florida researchers are developing a new artificial intelligence tool that will help clinicians identify high-risk patients for opioid use disorder and overdose.

August 9, 2021

UF scientists use AI to try to more accurately predict citrus yield

University of Florida researchers are using artificial intelligence to help citrus growers better forecast their seasonal production.

August 9, 2021

The Future is Now - Explore Magazine

On a hot, muggy morning in July 2020, University of Florida President Kent Fuchs announced an astonishing $70 million public-private partnership between UF and NVIDIA, thus making artificial intelligence (AI) the centerpiece of a major, long-term initiative combining world-class research infrastructure, cutting-edge analysis and a revolutionary approach to curriculum.

September

September 27, 2021

NIH Awards $1.1M to UF AI Researchers for Fight Against Parkinson's

A multi-departmental team from the University of Florida, Dr. Shigang Chen, Dr. Samuel Wu, Dr. David Vaillancourt, and Dr. Kejun Huang, was recently rewarded a $1,172,041 grant from the National Institute of Healthon AI-powered medical research, specifically for Parkinson’s disease.

September 9, 2021

Video: Doctoral Student Yoo Jin Chung Discusses AI-Enabled Virtual Influencers on Social Media

Doctoral student Yoo Jin Chung is in her final year of doctoral program in advertising, working on a dissertation that explores social media users parasocial relationship with virtual influencers

September 6, 2021

UF Health researcher, collaborators discover compounds that might boost stroke recovery

When a patient suffers a stroke, oxygen-starved brain cells begin dying within minutes. In these crucial moments, the brain produces a vital catalyst to protect itself and aid in recovery.

September 2, 2021

All-Seeing Algorithms - Explore Magazine

Artificial intelligence and computer science researchers say getting machines to do the right thing has turned out to be relatively easy.

September 2, 2021

UF cattle scientists use AI to improve quality and quantity of meat, dairy

For a century, researchers have tracked genetic traits to find out which cattle produce more and better milk and meat. Now, two University of Florida scientists will use artificial intelligence to analyze millions of bits of genetic data to try to keep cattle cooler and thus, more productive.

September 1, 2021

Summer 2021 Features - Explore Magazine

Agriculture · AI in the News · Conversation · Coronavirus · COVID-19 · Culture · Education · Environment · Health · Informatics · Nature

October

October 19, 2021

Video: Using AI to Improve Communication with Social Robots

The primary function of “social robots” is to facilitate communication with humans, and is being applied in a variety of industries, including education and physical and mental health.

October 17, 2021

Chair of surgery at UF College of Medicine elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Gilbert Rivers Upchurch Jr., M.D., the Edward M. Copeland III and Ann and Ira Horowitz Chair in the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of surgery, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for his seminal contributions to the understanding of the development of vascular disease and contributing greatly to the advancement of all aspects of vascular and surgical care.

October 13, 2021

As artificial intelligence reshapes work, Career Connections prepares students to lead

Career experts at the University of Florida Career Connections Center are partnering with companies to identify how they’re using artificial intelligence, or AI, to ensure students have the skills they need to land a job of their choice after they graduate.

October 6, 2021

AI trading startup on the rise thanks to direction from Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center

The 2020 stock market ended on high note, despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and brought in millions of new retail traders, causing the trading volume to go through the roof.

October 5, 2021

Why this UF professor says everyone needs to understand AI

Diego Alvarado believes it’s vital that society understands the role artificial intelligence plays in everything we do.

November

November 30, 2021

Warrington and UF health sciences partner on workshop focused on tackling bias in data science

As our world continues to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and the many benefits it brings to society, like faster decision making, prediction and digital assistance, we must also recognize its challenges.

November 15, 2021

Protecting the Pacific's endangered marine species using artificial intelligence

The pelagic ocean covers over 50% of the planet’s surface and many of the species that call it home travel thousands of miles each year, seeking food and suitable nursery grounds. Some of these species end up in your favorite sushi — like Bigeye tuna — while others are some of the most imperiled on the planet, like leatherback sea turtles.

November 9, 2021

Artificial intelligence in the intensive care unit: UF researchers developing novel solutions

In the intensive care unit of the future, a patient’s pain level will be captured through visual cues such as body movement and facial expressions.

December

December 31, 2021

ExploreSS22_AIConnoisseur-banner_opt - Explore

AI in the News · Conversation · Coronavirus · COVID-19 · Culture · Education · Environment · Health

December 31, 2021

Summer 2022 Features - Explore Magazine

quicker method for bringing a new cultivar to market: exploring the natural variations in plant genetics using artificial intelligence.

December 8, 2021

AI Research Catalyst Fund Awardees Virtual Seminar Series

Thanks to @UFInformatics for hosting @UF AI Days and to the panelists featured in today's insightful discussion.

December 5, 2021

UF study shows artificial intelligence's potential to predict dementia

New research published today shows that a form of artificial intelligence combined with MRI scans of the brain has the potential to predict whether people with a specific type of early memory loss will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia.