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Manuel Rea

Oberndorf AI Catalyst Grant Endowment Fund Update

By Manny Rea This year, six UF College of Medicine medical students were granted a unique funding opportunity: the Oberndorf AI Catalyst Grant Endowment. Supported by a generous gift from Lou and Rosemary Oberndorf, the fund empowers these students to develop leading-edge, artificial intelligence-based projects that address challenges and unlock…

The UF College of Medicine R01 Boot Camp wraps up its 2023-24 cycle

By Manny Rea Boot camp. The name evokes images of soldiers trudging through mud pits and climbing obstacle courses. The College of Medicine Office of Research’s R01 Boot Camp, however, trades the military conditioning and barking drill instructors for grant writing training and faculty coaches. A team science and mentorship-focused…

Malachowsky Hall opening marks new era for AI-powered health care

On Friday, Nov. 3, a new, seven-story, 263,440-square-foot center that will revolutionize the artificial intelligence (AI) and data science workforce celebrated its grand opening in the heart of campus.   Malachowsky Hall at the UF Campus Friday, Nov. 8. Now open to the public, the Malachowsky…