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Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative

A groundbreaking initiative, supported by a multi-million-dollar cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is engaging ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ students to enhance infection control training for fire and emergency medical services personnel.

July 25, 2024Student Research

Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudy reveals

This study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.

July 23, 2024Research

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏarchitecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat

The collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.

July 12, 2024Research

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏhosts first-ever summer course on using voice and AI as a diagnostic tool

In collaboration with the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏAI+X Institute, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth is helping train the next generation of medical professionals through the launch of its first-ever course dedicated to understanding how voice can be used as a biomarker for health.

July 9, 2024Health, Student Research

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏand Florida Institute of Oceanography’s new remotely operated vehicle to advance deep-sea exploration and education

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis the only university in the continental United States to own a remotely operated vehicle with such advanced capabilities, positioning it at the forefront of oceanographic research.

July 8, 2024Innovation

New virology team demonstrates the global impact of research at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

The Global Virus Network is relocating its international headquarters to the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ. With its leader, Dr. Robert Gallo, co-founder of HIV, comes his team of virologists whose expertise embody the importance of collaboration in medicine.

July 2, 2024Health

Pioneering HIV researcher to begin new journey at USF

As Dr. Robert Gallo and his virology team join ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth, learn more about the co-founder of HIV’s journey and how a family tragedy inspired him to pursue medicine.

July 1, 2024Health

Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors

Researchers followed a cohort of cancer survivors for more than a decade to determine the progression of their hearing loss after their chemotherapy treatment. The findings reveal a need to enhance patient support to improve quality of life and outcomes.

June 27, 2024Health

Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleep

A ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.

June 24, 2024Health

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏprojects selected for new research program bring the potential to solve critical challenges

Four interdisciplinary teams of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers have each been awarded up to $1 million in seed funding through the Collaborative Research Excellence and Translational Efforts awards – a new initiative designed to catalyze new research and enhance USF’s impact.

June 20, 2024Research

USF-trained shipwreck hunter makes major discovery

Using a technique known as side-scan sonar, a team led by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏalum David Mearns and The Royal Canadian Geographical Society found Shackleton’s last ship off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

June 18, 2024Global Research

Juneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.

June 17, 2024Research