Jim O'Connell UF Innovate

University of Florida AVP Tech of Commercialization, Startup guy, out-of-shape cyclocross racer

[UF Innovate | Tech Licensing @UFOTL]

@LacertaTxAAV @UFInnovate Tech transfer is transformative and we have the ability to make an impact, globally. 🌎 Explore @UF News’ full story, at the link: https://t.co/QSNiCHfg0x

@scut808 #TechTransfer #UFInnovate #UFOTL #UFAccelerate #UFVentures #Businessgrowth #GlobalImpact

[UF Innovate | Ventures @UFVentures]

Thank you to @ElainePofeldt for your @Forbes article highlighting #SuperCreativity in the many residents/graduates at @UFInnovate.

Read more at: https://t.co/x9qas6Xbll

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

UF #2 in country! Very proud to lead a team that continues to surprise! https://t.co/qumzPtiWty

[Robert C. Robbins @DrRobertRobbins]

Very proud of the work being done by @UAZTechLaunch and the entire innovation ecosystem this incredible team is building for southern AZ. Outstanding news with this economic impact report coming as we get ready to celebrate their 10th anniversary. https://t.co/eeHNoAP4RA

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

In a new Heartland Forward analysis, the University of Florida ranks first among public universities and second nationwide in #technology transfer!
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Heartland evaluated which universities are most proficient at research commercialization.
Learn more! https://t.co/wCd7ZCpeIq

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

UF #1 Public University in Tech Transfer!
https://t.co/R584CiqAQu

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

Very proud to have UF Innovate Sid Martin at the literal center of the biotech expansion in Alachua! The latest project keeping the trend going is a $15 million investment by UF #OrigiGator RTI Surgical! Learn more: https://t.co/XkK871WUUL

[UF Innovate | Ventures @UFVentures]

Another great #TechTuesday this week with Dr. Ruogu Fang, who is using mobile phones and #AI to diagnose the early onset of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Thanks to our #TechTuesday partners @scadmedia and @WCJB20.
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Watch here: https://t.co/doNxf7YdZG

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

UF Innovate is very excited to be working with some rock star faculty, impacting the world through commercialization!

Effective April 2, the FL campus of Scripps Research is UF Scripps Biomedical Research!

Read more: https://t.co/NVq8mlUXpe

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

Great to see UF Astronomy Tech succeeding in space!

Satlantis, a UF Startup announced a strategic investment from Encino Environmental Holdings, LLC. The investment will accelerate production of its satellite-based GHG monitoring technology! https://t.co/OLCqc6d70F

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

UF Startups gaining momentum!

National Resilience, announced the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded UF #OrigiGator Ology Bioservices, a $250 million contract to manufacture a monoclonal antibody as medical countermeasure to botulinum neurotoxins. https://t.co/l28rR3iiYs

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

UF Research very close to $1B!

UF faculty conducted a record $960 million in #research during FY2021, according to data submitted to the National Science Foundation last week. Check it out: https://t.co/H27h1Wk4FC

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

UF Innovate is very excited to start supporting the Scripps Team in Jupiter! UF & California-based Scripps Research have signed an agreement to welcome the #Florida branch of the science powerhouse into the #research arm of UF’s health center. Read more! https://t.co/TN1aZKXoKu

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

Big news for #OrigiGator AbFero Pharmaceuticals, Inc! The company was acquired by Pharmacosmos Group in a $225M purchase! Pharmacosmos A/S will acquire all assets of AbFero, including the #technology platform #invented by UF's Dr. Ray Bergeron. Read more:
https://t.co/1kSti8XRW3

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

I really enjoyed sharing stories with our partners and Endpoints! Link here https://t.co/DVIQMWV4E5
#UFstartups & #OrigiGators Tearclear, AavantiBio Inc. and Lacerta! https://t.co/enMQkGnwGE

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

We had a blast at #StandingInnOvation! UF Innovate recognized the seven #innovations of the year and the #InnovatorOfTheYear. If you weren't able to attend or want to relive this event, there is a collection of photos & videos available. See them here! https://t.co/zXPqrNZGes

[UF Innovate | Accelerate @UFAccelerate]

The unveiling of the new mural is happening tonight at 4:30 pm during #StandingInnOvation FY21! Watch virtually as we reveal the artwork that represents @UF's #inventions and #startups. You do not want to miss this epic curtain drop! Watch here: https://t.co/xLFAtECq7M

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

Exciting to see a great team make great progress! UF #OrigiGator Atsena Therapeutics, unveiled its preclinical #genetherapy program for X-linked retinoschisis, a monogenic #disease caused by mutations in the RS1 gene. Learn more! https://t.co/Ot72TRe20y

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

Every bottle of #Gatorade sold is a win for UF Research! Each year, UF receives royalties on #Gatorade profits that are 100% reinvested in Research. The royalties bolster #research, aid new discoveries, & change the world for the #GatorGood! https://t.co/DsAT2ulX74

[Jim O'Connell UF Innovate @scut808]

UF is now among the nation’s top five ranked public universities, in the new U.S. News & World Report 2022 #BestColleges rankings. UF has advanced nine spots since 2017 & joins an elite group of universities! https://t.co/L8s1vrHbjF
#UFRising 🐊