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UF researchers find gene mutation involved in cancer progression

University of Florida researchers have found mutation hot spots in a unique class of proteins that could drive cancer progression. “There are recurrent mutations that are associated with cancer development,” said Jonathan Licht, M.D., director of the UF Health Cancer Center and study co-author. “Many of these mutations inactivate the functions of important proteins that...
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Alachua Conservation Trust Purchases Orange Lake Overlook

Located just south of the town of McIntosh on U.S. 441, Orange Lake Overlook (“OLO”) serves as one of the last historic views of “Old Florida.” This 71-acre landscape is a critical wildlife corridor for many of Florida’s native and endangered species, and is commonly known as a timeless glimpse into the cultural and historic...
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UF Health Shands names Duval to leadership team

Kathy Duval, M.B.A., M.S., ACHE, has been named associate vice president for Operations at UF Health Shands. In her new role, Duval will have executive responsibility for Bronchoscopy, Cardiopulmonary, Endoscopy, Infection Control, Neurodiagnostics, Radiology and Trauma services. Duval most recently served as associate administrator with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Sarasota. She has had oversight...
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Unveils $6 Million Expansion at Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility

Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has unveiled the $6 million expansion of its gene therapy and viral vector services site in Alachua, Florida. The investment doubles the site’s laboratory and warehousing capacity for upstream process development and quality control testing of gene therapy products. The expansion at the Alachua facility is...
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Fictitious Names - Week Ending December 06, 2019

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Alachua Conservation Trust and Gainesville Health & Fitness Dedicate New Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) and Gainesville Health & Fitness held a dedication ceremony last week for new outdoor fitness equipment recently installed at Rockwood Park. Funding to purchase the equipment was generously donated by Gainesville Health & Fitness. The new equipment is a type of multigym, which combines the push-up, chin-up, horizontal chin-up, as well...
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Dimensional Innovations Expands into Florida

Dimensional Innovations, an experience design, build, and technology firm headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is opening two new Florida offices, one of which will focus on its partnership with The University of Florida in Gainesville, helping bring master facilities planning to the school. Doug Hancock, a 25-year industry veteran, joins Dimensional Innovations as Project Manager...
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Holiday Safety Tips from Paul Davis to Prevent Accidents and House Fires

Paul Davis Restoration of Lake, Marion, & Sumter Counties, a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage emergency and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, offers the following tips to help make the holidays safe. Late fall and winter are the most prevalent seasons for house fires, and knowing the facts and implementing...
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Infinite Energy Begins Construction for Expansion

After 20 years, Infinite Energy is replacing its original office building with a new state-of-the-art facility.  At 33,740 square feet, the new office will be more than quadruple the size of the old building. It will include a solar-panel-covered roof, a 2,000-square-foot employee café and several collaboration and meeting rooms. Construction is estimated to finish...
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City of Gainesville, University of Florida Begins Groundbreaking Work on Roadway Safety Thanks to $2 Million NSF Grant

The City of Gainesville and the University of Florida were awarded a joint $2 million grant in April through the National Science Foundation’s Smart and Connected Communities Program. Now, UF researchers and the city have begun their groundbreaking work to improve roadway safety. The NSF grant provided the financial resources needed to deploy technological innovations...