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April 2, 2022
Scripps and UF: A Florida Biomedical Research Powerhouse
Effective April 2, the Florida campus of Scripps Research is integrated with the University of Florida’s academic health center as The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology.
RNA Symposium Attracts Thought Leaders in Basic…
It was the first major scientific conference at the institute since the pandemic began, and so researchers relished the opportunity to share recent…
Potential Target for HIV Advances Block-and-Lock…
The protein called p32 might provide a potential target for drugs that keep HIV dormant and harmless. It was discovered by Susana Valente, Ph.D.
Leading RNA scientists to speak at UF Scripps…
Scientists and students are invited to visit UF Scripps Biomedical Research on Tuesday, Jan. 17 and Wednesday, Jan. 18 for a free symposium, “RNA…
