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Venture platform, led by UF grad, establishes fund to advance innovation, improve human health
A new fund at the UF College of Health & Human Performance aims to spark collaboration between healthcare industry partners and emerging entrepreneurs and innovators. The Entrepreneurship & Translational Incubation Fund, launched by Camelot BioCapital, a venture platform focused on biotech company creation that was co-founded by UF graduate Colby Kash, D.C., M.S., will provide mentorship, resources and awards to innovators across UF.


AI detects hidden movement clues linked to brain disorders, study shows
Early detection of even the slightest motor function changes can be critical to slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Yet these subtle signs often go unnoticed. Now, UF researcher Diego L. Guarín, Ph.D., is harnessing AI to spot these subtle changes from video recordings before clinical symptoms become evident to the clinician’s eyes.


Are weighted vests safe? Expert warns of hidden risks
Fitness and lifestyle influencers are spotlighting a new trend among middle-aged women: weighted vests. While many advocate for their use as a quicker way to burn calories, build muscle and improve bone density, the science behind the workout fad says otherwise. UF exercise science expert Benjamin Gordon, Ph.D., an instructional assistant professor in the Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology, explains more.
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