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Researchers in a chicken farm

How worried should we be about avian flu?

Experts from ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds and how they're working to prevent its spread to humans.

January 14, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

two people exchanging a gift

How gift giving boosts your health and well-being

A ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth expert explains how the simple act of giving can do more than spread holiday cheer and why it is the best gift you can give yourself this season.

December 19, 2024Research and Innovation

Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏsets new record with $738 million in research funding

The milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.

December 10, 2024Research and Innovation

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏPresident Rhea Law, TGH Cancer Institute Executive Director Dr. Eduardo Sotomayor and MMI President and CEO Mark Toland pose with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏand TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa Bay

The agreement with Medical Microinstruments will help elevate the standard in reconstructive oncology and the care of cancer patients in Florida. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

November 15, 2024ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth, University News

Zayn Mohamed looking at a screen showing an MRI scan. Text says, Boundless Bulls.

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudent intersects medicine and law

Ahmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.

November 13, 2024Student Success, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Tree with sign that says

Hippocratic tree and commemorative bust donated to ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Morsani College of Medicine

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Morsani College of Medicine joins a prestigious group of medical schools to house a direct descendent of the Hippocratic tree where the ancient Greek physician was believed to have taught his medical students.

November 5, 2024ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Ambulance outside of a building

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services

Based at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa, the state-funded center helps strengthen USF’s presence in the growing Tampa Medical and Research District.

October 29, 2024Community Partnerships, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

The estate gift from alum Valerie Riddle and her husband, David Reader, willÌýsupport the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Morsani College of Medicine, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏWomen in Leadership & Philanthropy and ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏAthletics’ Stampede for Women.

October 28, 2024ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏFoundation

Tampa General Hospital at night

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth and Tampa General Hospital enhance academic medicine with increased investment, greater integration

Tampa General will direct more than $162 million to ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth – an extraordinary investment to support a shared vision between the two affiliated organizations to increase integration, recruit best-in-class providers and advance research initiatives while continuing to grow the region’s economy and create jobs.

August 28, 2024ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Tight shot of patient's hands next to doctor holding a clipboard

FDA approves new Parkinson’s treatment following clinical trial led by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth researcher

The new medication lasts longer and requires fewer doses for treating Parkinson’s disease, potentially offering patients significant relief from the disease’s debilitating symptoms. The FDA’s approval is based in part on findings of a study led by Dr. Robert A. Hauser, professor in the Department of Neurology and director of theÌýºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders CenterÌýat the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Morsani College of Medicine.

August 8, 2024ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth OB-GYN studying women’s health in space

As a member of NASA’s GeneLab group, Dr. Begum Mathyk is collaborating with a team of researchers in the field of space biology, publishing several studies as part of national portfolio on space research.

June 12, 2024Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏchosen as Global Virus Network HQ; HIV co-discoverer Dr. Robert Gallo joins faculty

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏselected as the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network, co-discoverer of HIV joins faculty

The Global Virus Network is a distinguished organization comprised of virologists from more than 40 countries. Co-founder and world-renowned scientist Dr. Robert Gallo will join USF, enhancing the university’s impact as a new member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, grow its research enterprise and further build its reputation across the world.

June 5, 2024Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth, University News

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