UF scientists developed groundbreaking method for detecting DNA of invasive snakes in Florida
On Nov. 21, 2024, scientists at the University of Florida (UF) announced they have developed a pioneering tool…
University of Florida scientists discover first jeilongvirus in the U.S., thanks to a cat
On Oct. 29, 2024, University of Florida scientist John Lednicky, Ph.D., an expert in viruses, working with colleagues,…
Heat Biologics announced completion of ZVX-60 vaccine cell line for COVID-19
On Dec. 16, 2020, Heat Biologics announced it had completed its gp96-based COVID-19 vaccine cell line, which is…
Cue’s Molecular, point-of-care COVID-19 tests deployed to five states in HHS and DOD pilot program
On Nov. 19, 2020, Cue Health announced that, as of November 9, the U.S. Department of Health and…
Heat Biologics’ COVID-19 vaccine demonstrated robust T cell driven immune response to SARS-CoV-2 in preclinical studies
On Aug. 13, 2020, Heat Biologics reported preclinical data for Heat’s gp96-based COVID-19. The data, generated at the…
OPKO Health’s BioReference Laboratories to provide COVID-19 testing for National Basketball Association players and employees
On Jul. 13, 2020, BioReference Laboratories, an OPKO Health company, announced that it would provide COVID-19 testing oversight…
Major League Soccer selected OPKO Health’s BioReference Laboratories to provide COVID-19 testing for players and employees
On Jul. 9, 2020, BioReference Laboratories, an OPKO Health company, announced that it will conduct COVID-19 testing for…
Miami University confirmed high quality of IGEA’s COVID-19 rapid test
On May 6, 2020, IGEA Pharma announced that an evaluation by the University of Miami Miller School of…
IGEA Pharma supplied COVID-19 antibody-based test in the US
On Apr. 6, 2020, IGEA Pharma announced that it was starting to supply of a COVID-19 antibody test…
Mayo Clinic in Florida expanded specimen testing and processing capabilities for COVID-19
On Mar. 31, 2020, Mayo Clinic in Florida announced it had significantly ramped up efforts to process and…
Bellerophon Therapeutics announced first patient treated with INOpulse inhaled nitric oxide therapy for COVID-19
On Mar. 30, 2020, Bellerophon Therapeutics announced that expanded access treatment with the INOpulse inhaled nitric oxide system…
BioReference Laboratories and City of Miami provided testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019
On Mar. 24, 2020, BioReference Laboratories, an OPKO Health company, announced a collaboration with the City of Miami…
Heat Biologics and University of Miami developed Proprietary COVID-19 diagnostic tests under collaborative research agreement
On Mar. 23, 2020, Heat Biologics announced that it was collaborating with the University of Miami to develop…
Emory’s DRIVE, Ridgeback partnered for drug versus coronavirus
On Mar. 23, 2020, Drug Innovation Ventures at Emory (DRIVE), and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced a collaboration to rapidly…
Heat Biologics collaborated with University of Miami to develop COVID-19 Coronavirus vaccine
On Mar. 5, 2020, Heat Biologics announced a strategic collaboration with the University of Miami Miller School of…
The City of Port St Lucie Council voted to ï¾ Leaseï¾ the former VGTI Florida facility to the ï¾ Cleveland Clinic for $1 per year for 15 years
On Aug. 26, 2019 , the City of Port St. Lucie Council voted 5 to 0 to ï¾ leaseï¾ …
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Screwworm eradicated in Florida, again
On April 26, 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announced that the New World screwworm (NWS) had…
TapImmune announced it’s corporate headquarters relocation from Seattle to Jacksonville Florida
On Nov. 5, 2015, TapImmune, (TPIV) announced it had relocated its corporate headquarters from Seattle, Washington, to Jacksonville,…
VGTI Florida turned over remaining assets to creditors: the City of Port St Lucie and the State of Florida
On Oct. 1, 2015, the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida (VGTI Florida) announced plans to turn…
VGTI Florida announced plans to close research institute
On Aug. 14, 2015, The Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida (VGTI Florida) announced plans to close…
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The Burnham Institute for Medical Research renamed Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Research Institute
On Jun. 24, 2015, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) announced that Sanford-Burnham has received a gift…
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center was designated a Cancer Center of Excellence by the State of Florida
On Mar. 25, 2015, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center was designated a Cancer Center of Excellence by the…
Albert Einstein Cancer Center became site for the Hispanic Community Health Study
On Jan. 12, 2015, The Albert Einstein Cancer Center became the only medical institution in New York City,…
OHSU, partners Kineta, U of Washington, VGTI Florida awarded $10 million NIH contract to develop new vaccine adjuvants
On Oct. 20, 2014, Oregon Health & Science University’s Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute (OHSU) announced it was…
Roskamp Institute selected for funding by European Commission for a large-scale clinical trial on Nilvadipine
On May 25, 2011, the Roskamp Institute and an international research consortium led by Trinity College Dublin, were…
The Roskamp Institute became a not-for-profit organization
In 2010, the Roskamp Foundation’s governing board announced that the Roskamp Institute had changed status from a private…
The Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida was founded
In 2008, the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida VGTI Florida (VGTI-FL) was founded as an independent…
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The Frances Langford Heart Center opened its doors
On Aug. 1, 2006, the Frances Langford Heart Center opened its doors bringing open-heart surgery and interventional cardiology…
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The Scripps Research Institute announced the establishment of a major science center in Palm Beach County, Florida
On Oct. 9, 2003, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) announced the establishment of a major science center in…
The Roskamp Institute was founded
In 2003, the Roskamp Institute, located in Sarasota, was founded by Robert Roskamp a philanthropist and Sarasota-based developer…