University of Central Florida chemistry professor’s low-tech process for breaking down raw materials into sugar may be the linchpin for making low cost biofuels. Thor Renewable Energy Inc. has secured an exclusive license to the technology and plans to expand its commercial-scale biofuel production facilities to Florida’s Space Coast later this year. ..
Read More ⇒A University of Central Florida engineering team that developed a business plan for a start-up that promotes renewable and green energy solutions won a $100,000 prize from the U.S. Department of Energy. ..
Read More ⇒One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, the second leading cause of death among men in the United States. It’s a serious problem and current diagnostic tests aren’t very specific. But a research team at the University of Central Florida NanoScience Technology Center has found a more accurate test that not only determines whether a patient has prostate cancer, but also how aggressive it is. ..
Read More ⇒Blending their research together into one effort, two UCF faculty members have created a scientific technique that may help doctors better understand diseases. Professor Saleh Naser and Associate Professor J. Manuel Perez have developed a nanoparticle-based technique that allows doctors to effectively and quickly detect pathogens that cause Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases. ..
Read More ⇒Sesame oil has been known for more than 2,500 years, but now it is inspiring new ideas for the treatment of heart disease. Dr. Sampath Parthasarathy, who holds the Florida Hospital Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Sciences at the College of Medicine’s Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, talked about his research into the healing traits of sesame oil at the Luminary Presentation Series on April 11. ..
Read More ⇒Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a novel technique that may give doctors a faster and more sensitive tool to detect pathogens associated with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease. ..
Read More ⇒Entrepreneurs in the cleantech field now have access to a one-stop shop of professional mentors and programs, thanks to a statewide initiative led by the Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network program (FL-CAN.) The mentor network offers entrepreneurs access to scientists, business leaders, professional service providers, and investors. ..
Read More ⇒Chemotherapy is known for its devastating effects on the human body, from drastic weight and hair loss to extreme frailty, as much as it is known as a cancer treatment. However, UCF graduate student Rebecca Boohaker attempts to offer an alternative treatment through her groundbreaking research, one in which chemotherapy may no longer be required. ..
Read More ⇒University of Central Florida lecture series that begins this month will educate the community about a variety of health and mental topics as well as highlight faculty and student research. “Minding Your Health” was created by Dr. Deborah Beidel, director of UCF’s Anxiety Disorders Clinic. ..
Read More ⇒Hydrogen fuel cells, like those found in some “green” vehicles, have a lot of promise as an alternative fuel source, but making them practical on a large scale requires them to be more efficient and cost effective. A research team from the University of Central Florida may have found a way around both hurdles. ..
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