USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 07:37:08 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)How gift giving boosts your health and well-being/news/2024/how-gift-giving-boosts-your-health-and-well-being.aspxA USF Health 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.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:19:22 How gift giving boosts your health and well-beingA USF Health 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.two people exchanging a gift/news/2024/how-gift-giving-boosts-your-health-and-well-being.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,USF HealthUSF sets new record with $738 million in research funding/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe 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.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:20:14 USF sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe 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.Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,USF Health,USF St. PetersburgUSF and TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa Bay/news/2024/usf-and-tgh-partner-with-robotics-company-to-become-the-first-to-bring-life-saving-surgical-technology-to-tampa-bay.aspxThe 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.Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:13:50 USF and TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa BayThe 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.USF President Rhea Law, TGH Cancer Institute Executive Director Dr. Eduardo Sotomayor and MMI President and CEO Mark Toland pose with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis/news/2024/usf-and-tgh-partner-with-robotics-company-to-become-the-first-to-bring-life-saving-surgical-technology-to-tampa-bay.aspxUSF Health,University NewsGovernor Ron DeSantis,Morsani College of Medicine,President Rhea Law,Ryan Hughes,Tampa General Hospital,USF HealthUSF student intersects medicine and law/news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxAhmed-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.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:36:48 USF student intersects medicine and lawAhmed-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.Zayn Mohamed looking at a screen showing an MRI scan. Text says, Boundless Bulls./news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSFHippocratic tree and commemorative bust donated to USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2024/hippocratic-tree-and-hippocrates-bust-dedication-ceremony.aspxThe USF Health 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.External ArticleTue, 05 Nov 2024 00:54:40 Hippocratic tree and commemorative bust donated to USF Health Morsani College of MedicineThe USF Health 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.Tree with sign that says "Property of Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Hippocratic Oath Tree"/health/news/2024/hippocratic-tree-and-hippocrates-bust-dedication-ceremony.aspxUSF HealthMorsani College of MedicineUSF Health awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services/health/news/2024/usf-health-to-establish-flcems.aspxBased at the USF Health 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.External ArticleTue, 29 Oct 2024 11:08:58 USF Health awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical ServicesBased at the USF Health 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.Ambulance outside of a building/health/news/2024/usf-health-to-establish-flcems.aspxCommunity Partnerships,USF HealthCAMLS,Morsani College of Medicine,USF HealthUSF alum donates $1.5 million gift, building on legacy and impacthttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/they-give-so-others-can-succeedThe estate gift from alum Valerie Riddle and her husband, David Reader, will support the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy and USF Athletics’ Stampede for Women.External ArticleMon, 28 Oct 2024 08:11:27 USF alum donates $1.5 million gift, building on legacy and impactThe estate gift from alum Valerie Riddle and her husband, David Reader, will support the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy and USF Athletics’ Stampede for Women.Valeria Riddlehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/they-give-so-others-can-succeedUSF FoundationMorsani College of Medicine,USF Athletics,USF FoundationUSF Health and Tampa General Hospital enhance academic medicine with increased investment, greater integration/health/news/2024/tgh-usfhealth-expand-affiliation-with-bridge-agreement-2024.aspxTampa General will direct more than $162 million to USF Health – 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.External ArticleWed, 28 Aug 2024 08:54:00 USF Health and Tampa General Hospital enhance academic medicine with increased investment, greater integrationTampa General will direct more than $162 million to USF Health – 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.Tampa General Hospital at night/health/news/2024/tgh-usfhealth-expand-affiliation-with-bridge-agreement-2024.aspxUSF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,Tampa General Hospital,USF HealthFDA approves new Parkinson’s treatment following clinical trial led by USF Health researcher/health/news/2024/fda_approves_parkinsons_treatment_based_on_usf_health_faculty_research.aspxThe 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 the USF Health Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.External ArticleThu, 08 Aug 2024 00:26:48 FDA approves new Parkinson’s treatment following clinical trial led by USF Health researcherThe 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 the USF Health Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.Tight shot of patient's hands next to doctor holding a clipboard/health/news/2024/fda_approves_parkinsons_treatment_based_on_usf_health_faculty_research.aspxUSF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,USF HealthUSF Health OB-GYN studying women’s health in space/health/news/2024/mathyk-space-2024.aspxAs 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.External ArticleWed, 12 Jun 2024 08:48:59 USF Health OB-GYN studying women’s health in spaceAs 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.Â鶹ÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/mathyk-space-2024.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,MyUSFUSF selected as the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network, co-discoverer of HIV joins faculty/health/news/2024/gallo.gvn.health.aspxThe 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.External ArticleWed, 05 Jun 2024 14:37:05 USF selected as the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network, co-discoverer of HIV joins facultyThe 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.USF chosen as Global Virus Network HQ; HIV co-discoverer Dr. Robert Gallo joins faculty/health/news/2024/gallo.gvn.health.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF Health,University NewsGlobal Virus Network,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSFUSF Health and Tampa General Hospital partner to launch one of Florida’s first behavioral health teaching hospitals/health/news/2024/behavioral_health_hospital_topping_off_celebration.aspxThe new TGH Behavioral Health Hospital and the recent announcement that USF will create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce – funded by a new state law – demonstrate the university’s leadership in addressing the critical need for mental health services.External ArticleMon, 13 May 2024 18:25:23 USF Health and Tampa General Hospital partner to launch one of Florida’s first behavioral health teaching hospitalsThe new TGH Behavioral Health Hospital and the recent announcement that USF will create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce – funded by a new state law – demonstrate the university’s leadership in addressing the critical need for mental health services.Group stands near beam of new hospital/health/news/2024/behavioral_health_hospital_topping_off_celebration.aspxUSF HealthFlorida Legislature,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Tampa General HospitalNew This Year/news/2023/new-this-year-2023.aspxBulls returning to USF will enjoy new facilities, campus recreation and dining options on all three campuses.Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 New This YearBulls returning to USF will enjoy new facilities, campus recreation and dining options on all three campuses.New This Year. Graphic thumbnail says, "new this year" in front of a photo of buildings on the USF Tampa campus./news/2023/new-this-year-2023.aspxCampus Life,Student Success,USF Athletics,USF Health,University NewsCollege of Nursing,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Torie Doll,USF Dining Services,USF Sarasota-Manatee,USF St. PetersburgNational study with USF-designed hearing intervention shows that hearing aids can slow cognitive decline by 50 percenthttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/07/18/hearing-aids-slow-cognitive-decline-in-older-adults-with-hearing-loss-and-at-risk-for-cognitive-decline/The multi-site clinical trial found that addressing hearing loss can greatly reduce the rate of which older adults develop dementia.External ArticleFri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 National study with USF-designed hearing intervention shows that hearing aids can slow cognitive decline by 50 percentThe multi-site clinical trial found that addressing hearing loss can greatly reduce the rate of which older adults develop dementia.Older man wears a hearing aidhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/07/18/hearing-aids-slow-cognitive-decline-in-older-adults-with-hearing-loss-and-at-risk-for-cognitive-decline/Research and Innovation,USF HealthCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,USF HealthUSF’s Dr. Deep Sea breaks world record for living underwater/news/2023/usf-dr-deep-sea-breaks-world-record-for-living-underwater.aspxHyperbaric researcher and biomedical engineer Joseph Dituri is teaching his students online while living 22 feet underwater to research how the human body responds to long-term exposure to pressure. He's been living in an underwater habitat since March 1.Mon, 15 May 2023 10:00:00 USF’s Dr. Deep Sea breaks world record for living underwaterHyperbaric researcher and biomedical engineer Joseph Dituri is teaching his students online while living 22 feet underwater to research how the human body responds to long-term exposure to pressure. He's been living in an underwater habitat since March 1.Dituri exploring the ocean throughout his underwater mission/news/2023/usf-dr-deep-sea-breaks-world-record-for-living-underwater.aspxResearch and InnovationBiomedical Engineering,Cassidy Delamarter,College of Engineering,Morsani College of MedicineLooking to build on USF’s historic legislative year, students, alumni and university leaders participate in USF Day at the Capitol/news/2023/following-historic-legislative-year-usf-students-leaders-and-alumni-show-their-appreciation-during-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxMore than 100 students and alumni joined USF leadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for USF Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:35:00 Looking to build on USF’s historic legislative year, students, alumni and university leaders participate in USF Day at the CapitolMore than 100 students and alumni joined USF leadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for USF Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.Group gathers on the senate floor/news/2023/following-historic-legislative-year-usf-students-leaders-and-alumni-show-their-appreciation-during-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Nursing,Florida Legislature,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Tina Meketa,USF Health,USF St. PetersburgTwo USF faculty members receive honors from National Academy of Inventors/research-innovation/news/2022/two-usf-faculty-2022-fellows-nai.aspxDr. Barry Bercu and Sylvia Thomas are recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in the diagnosis and treatment of challenging diseases.External ArticleThu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Two USF faculty members receive honors from National Academy of InventorsDr. Barry Bercu and Sylvia Thomas are recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in the diagnosis and treatment of challenging diseases.Dr. Barry Bercu and Sylvia Thomas/research-innovation/news/2022/two-usf-faculty-2022-fellows-nai.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,National Academy of Inventors,Research and InnovationUSF to receive $6 million gift to support biomedical engineering research/news/2022/usf-to-receive-6-million-gift-to-support-biomedical-engineering-research.aspxAnonymous donor's planned gift to benefit College of Engineering, Morsani College of Medicine.Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:30:00 USF to receive $6 million gift to support biomedical engineering researchAnonymous donor's planned gift to benefit College of Engineering, Morsani College of Medicine.Woman in biomedical engineering lab/news/2022/usf-to-receive-6-million-gift-to-support-biomedical-engineering-research.aspxUSF FoundationCollege of Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSFUSF researchers advance efforts to develop a protein-based treatment therapy for individuals with ALS/news/2022/usf-researchers-advance-efforts-to-develop-a-protein-based-treatment-therapy-for-individuals-with-als.aspxResearchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine successfully tested a protein that has the potential to aid in the development of a protein-based therapy for patients with ALS.Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 USF researchers advance efforts to develop a protein-based treatment therapy for individuals with ALSResearchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine successfully tested a protein that has the potential to aid in the development of a protein-based therapy for patients with ALS.Testing proteins/news/2022/usf-researchers-advance-efforts-to-develop-a-protein-based-treatment-therapy-for-individuals-with-als.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthCassidy Delamarter,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSFVital contributions of women create opportunities at USF and beyond/news/2022/vital-contributions-of-women-create-opportunities-at-usf-and-beyond.aspxMarch marks the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s celebration of Women’s History Month and an opportunity to highlight the contributions of women throughout history and contemporary society.Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Vital contributions of women create opportunities at USF and beyondMarch marks the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s celebration of Women’s History Month and an opportunity to highlight the contributions of women throughout history and contemporary society.Graphic that says, "USF celebrates Women's History Month"/news/2022/vital-contributions-of-women-create-opportunities-at-usf-and-beyond.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology and Applied Science,Florida Inventors Hall of Fame,Morsani College of Medicine,President Judy Genshaft,President Rhea LawUSF awarded four-year, $69.9 million NIH grant to continue type 1 diabetes researchhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/07/13/usf-awarded-four-year-69-9-million-nih-grant-to-continue-type-1-diabetes-research/The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Â鶹ÊÓƵ total expected funds of $69.9 million over the next four years to continue the follow-up of study participants in The Environment Determinants of Diabetes in The Young consortium.External ArticleTue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 USF awarded four-year, $69.9 million NIH grant to continue type 1 diabetes researchThe National Institutes of Health has awarded the Â鶹ÊÓƵ total expected funds of $69.9 million over the next four years to continue the follow-up of study participants in The Environment Determinants of Diabetes in The Young consortium.Jeffrey Krischer, PhD, is principal investigator of the TEDDY studyhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/07/13/usf-awarded-four-year-69-9-million-nih-grant-to-continue-type-1-diabetes-research/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,TEDDYUSF team uses new neuroimaging technique to study physiological effects of brain stimulation to treat depressionhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/05/03/usf-team-uses-new-neuroimaging-technique-to-study-physiological-effects-of-brain-stimulation-to-treat-depression/Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS, was FDA approved in 2008 as a safe and effective noninvasive treatment for severe depression resistant to antidepressant medications. A small coil positioned near the scalp generates repetitive, pulsed magnetic waves that pass through the skull and stimulate brain cells to relieve symptoms of depression. The procedure has few side effects and is typically prescribed as an alternative or supplemental therapy when multiple antidepressant medications and/or psychotherapy do not work.External ArticleTue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 USF team uses new neuroimaging technique to study physiological effects of brain stimulation to treat depressionRepetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS, was FDA approved in 2008 as a safe and effective noninvasive treatment for severe depression resistant to antidepressant medications. A small coil positioned near the scalp generates repetitive, pulsed magnetic waves that pass through the skull and stimulate brain cells to relieve symptoms of depression. The procedure has few side effects and is typically prescribed as an alternative or supplemental therapy when multiple antidepressant medications and/or psychotherapy do not work.A graphic illustration showing a brain with electrical signals around ithttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/05/03/usf-team-uses-new-neuroimaging-technique-to-study-physiological-effects-of-brain-stimulation-to-treat-depression/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of MedicineNIH study of allergic reactions to Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines begins at USF Healthhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/04/14/nih-study-of-allergic-reactions-to-moderna-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccines-begins-at-usf-health/USF Health is participating in a National Institutes of Health clinical trial to determine whether highly allergic people or those with mast cell disorders are at greater risk for severe, immediate allergic reactions to the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccines. A mast cell disorder is caused by a type of white blood cell that is abnormal, overly active or both, predisposing a person to life-threatening reactions that resemble allergic reactions.External ArticleWed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 NIH study of allergic reactions to Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines begins at USF HealthUSF Health is participating in a National Institutes of Health clinical trial to determine whether highly allergic people or those with mast cell disorders are at greater risk for severe, immediate allergic reactions to the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccines. A mast cell disorder is caused by a type of white blood cell that is abnormal, overly active or both, predisposing a person to life-threatening reactions that resemble allergic reactions.A vial of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/04/14/nih-study-of-allergic-reactions-to-moderna-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccines-begins-at-usf-health/COVID-19,Research and Innovation,USF HealthCoronavirus,Morsani College of MedicineUSF awarded five-year, $44.4 million NIH grant to test whether computerized brain training reduces dementia risk in older adultshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/04/06/usf-awarded-five-year-44-4-million-nih-grant-to-test-whether-computerized-brain-training-can-reduce-dementia-risk-in-older-adults/The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Â鶹ÊÓƵ total expected funds of $44.4 million over the next five years to study whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment, and dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, in older adults.External ArticleTue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 USF awarded five-year, $44.4 million NIH grant to test whether computerized brain training reduces dementia risk in older adultsThe National Institutes of Health has awarded the Â鶹ÊÓƵ total expected funds of $44.4 million over the next five years to study whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment, and dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, in older adults.A portrait of USF researcher Jerri Edwardshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/04/06/usf-awarded-five-year-44-4-million-nih-grant-to-test-whether-computerized-brain-training-can-reduce-dementia-risk-in-older-adults/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,MyUSFUSF Health senior medical students match to residencieshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/03/19/usf-health-senior-medical-students-match-to-residencies/About 170 senior medical students from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine were successfully matched and learned where they will spend their residency training after graduation from medical school in May.External ArticleMon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 USF Health senior medical students match to residenciesAbout 170 senior medical students from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine were successfully matched and learned where they will spend their residency training after graduation from medical school in May.A Morsani College of Medicine student receiving their Match Day residency informationhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/03/19/usf-health-senior-medical-students-match-to-residencies/USF Health,University NewsMorsani College of MedicineUSF Health was among top U.S. medical centers to test new ALS treatment shown to significantly benefit patientshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/09/02/usf-health-was-among-top-u-s-medical-centers-to-test-new-als-treatment-shown-to-significantly-benefit-patients/Despite two approved medications and at least 100 clinical trials later, an urgent need for new treatments to improve the lives of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a relentlessly progressive and fatal disease, continues to exist.External ArticleThu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 USF Health was among top U.S. medical centers to test new ALS treatment shown to significantly benefit patientsDespite two approved medications and at least 100 clinical trials later, an urgent need for new treatments to improve the lives of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a relentlessly progressive and fatal disease, continues to exist.A stock medical photo showing the letters 'ALS'https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/09/02/usf-health-was-among-top-u-s-medical-centers-to-test-new-als-treatment-shown-to-significantly-benefit-patients/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of MedicineUSF Health receives $4 million estate gift to assist medical studentshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/06/17/usf-health-receives-4-million-estate-gift-to-assist-medical-students/The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Health Morsani College of Medicine recently received more than $4 million, the largest single gift to scholarships in the history of the medical college. The gift from the late Dr. Jack F. Ross will benefit the medical scholarship that bears his name.External ArticleWed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 USF Health receives $4 million estate gift to assist medical studentsThe Â鶹ÊÓƵ Health Morsani College of Medicine recently received more than $4 million, the largest single gift to scholarships in the history of the medical college. The gift from the late Dr. Jack F. Ross will benefit the medical scholarship that bears his name.A group of medical students walking to campushttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/06/17/usf-health-receives-4-million-estate-gift-to-assist-medical-students/USF Health,University NewsMorsani College of Medicine,USF FoundationUSF medical students create new ways to reach patients/news/2020/med-students-get-creative.aspxWhen COVID-19 restrictions kept USF medical students from all direct contact with patients, many refused to stay away completely. Instead, they used online tools to build new services and resources to reaffirm their commitment to the field. From making calls to check on patients, to creating multilingual resource guides for underserved communities, to creating online cooking clubs or even assisting health care workers with their own personal duties, students found ways to do what they most love – to help others.Rocky D. BullFri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 USF medical students create new ways to reach patientsWhen COVID-19 restrictions kept USF medical students from all direct contact with patients, many refused to stay away completely. Instead, they used online tools to build new services and resources to reaffirm their commitment to the field. From making calls to check on patients, to creating multilingual resource guides for underserved communities, to creating online cooking clubs or even assisting health care workers with their own personal duties, students found ways to do what they most love – to help others.Medical student, Sam Harris, distributes hygiene products during COVID-19 social distancing./news/2020/med-students-get-creative.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCoronavirus,Morsani College of Medicine,Sandra C. RoaFive USF Faculty Members Recognized with Excellence in Innovation Awards/news/2020/five-faculty-members-recognized-with-excellence-in-innovation-awards.aspxFrom chemistry to computer science and clean water, these faculty members are some of USF’s top innovators.Rocky D. BullWed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Five USF Faculty Members Recognized with Excellence in Innovation AwardsFrom chemistry to computer science and clean water, these faculty members are some of USF’s top innovators.An overhead image of a scientist working at a complex machine/news/2020/five-faculty-members-recognized-with-excellence-in-innovation-awards.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Department of Chemistry,Excellence in Innovation,Morsani College of MedicineUnexpected Viral Behavior Linked to Type 1 Diabetes in High-Risk Childrenhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/12/02/unexpected-viral-behavior-linked-to-type-1-diabetes-in-high-risk-children/New results from The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study show an association between prolonged enterovirus infection and the development of autoimmunity to the insulin-producing pancreatic beta-cells that precedes type 1 diabetes.External ArticleMon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Unexpected Viral Behavior Linked to Type 1 Diabetes in High-Risk ChildrenNew results from The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study show an association between prolonged enterovirus infection and the development of autoimmunity to the insulin-producing pancreatic beta-cells that precedes type 1 diabetes.A stock photo of a child doing blood sugar testinghttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/12/02/unexpected-viral-behavior-linked-to-type-1-diabetes-in-high-risk-children/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,TEDDYUSF Medical School and Microsoft Create First-Ever Medical School of Innovationhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/10/30/university-of-south-florida-medical-school-and-microsoft-create-first-ever-medical-school-of-innovation/The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Tampa and Microsoft teamed up to create the first-ever Medical School of Innovation, placing the school among the most innovative for integrating technology into approaches for teaching medicine.External ArticleThu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 USF Medical School and Microsoft Create First-Ever Medical School of InnovationThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Tampa and Microsoft teamed up to create the first-ever Medical School of Innovation, placing the school among the most innovative for integrating technology into approaches for teaching medicine.USF MCOM researchers in front of a computerhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/10/30/university-of-south-florida-medical-school-and-microsoft-create-first-ever-medical-school-of-innovation/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of MedicineMedical Management vs. Mechanical Thrombectomy for Mild Strokes: Same Safety and Effectivenesshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/09/24/medical-management-vs-mechanical-thrombectomy-for-mild-strokes-same-safety-and-effectiveness/USF Health was part of an international multicenter study analyzing patient outcomes when treating mild stroke deficits caused by an obstructed large brain vessel.External ArticleTue, 24 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Medical Management vs. Mechanical Thrombectomy for Mild Strokes: Same Safety and EffectivenessUSF Health was part of an international multicenter study analyzing patient outcomes when treating mild stroke deficits caused by an obstructed large brain vessel.A CT Scan of a cerebral infraction strokehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/09/24/medical-management-vs-mechanical-thrombectomy-for-mild-strokes-same-safety-and-effectiveness/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of MedicineNew Medical Students Become First to Occupy the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in Downtown Tampahttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/08/30/usf-health-welcomes-new-medical-students-during-class-of-2023-white-coat-ceremony/The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine’s newest students donned their first white coats Aug. 29 during a ceremony at the Tampa Convention Center. The college and other USF Health leaders officially welcomed the 182 students who will be among the first to occupy the college’s new building when it officially opens in late 2019.External ArticleFri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 New Medical Students Become First to Occupy the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in Downtown TampaThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine’s newest students donned their first white coats Aug. 29 during a ceremony at the Tampa Convention Center. The college and other USF Health leaders officially welcomed the 182 students who will be among the first to occupy the college’s new building when it officially opens in late 2019.USF Health Morsani College of Medicine's newest students at the white coat ceremonyhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/08/30/usf-health-welcomes-new-medical-students-during-class-of-2023-white-coat-ceremony/USF HealthMorsani College of MedicineSoy Supplements may Benefit Asthma Patients with Specific Genetic Variationshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/08/23/soy-supplements-may-benefit-asthma-patients-with-specific-genetic-variations/A 2015 multicenter randomized clinical trial concluded that soy isoflavone dietary supplements do not improve lung function or other clinical outcomes in patients with asthma, despite earlier population studies suggesting a link between soy intake and reduced asthma severity.External ArticleTue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Soy Supplements may Benefit Asthma Patients with Specific Genetic VariationsA 2015 multicenter randomized clinical trial concluded that soy isoflavone dietary supplements do not improve lung function or other clinical outcomes in patients with asthma, despite earlier population studies suggesting a link between soy intake and reduced asthma severity.A stock photo of a woman using an asthma inhalerhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/08/23/soy-supplements-may-benefit-asthma-patients-with-specific-genetic-variations/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of MedicineNano-Delivered Therapy Inhibits Spread of Ovarian, Uterine Cancer Cellshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/07/24/nano-delivered-therapy-inhibits-spread-of-ovarian-uterine-cancer-cells/Advanced ovarian and uterine cancers are deadly diseases. Ovarian cancers, in particular, present with vague symptoms common to other diseases, and often are not diagnosed until a late stage when cancer has spread throughout the abdomen.External ArticleThu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Nano-Delivered Therapy Inhibits Spread of Ovarian, Uterine Cancer CellsAdvanced ovarian and uterine cancers are deadly diseases. Ovarian cancers, in particular, present with vague symptoms common to other diseases, and often are not diagnosed until a late stage when cancer has spread throughout the abdomen.3D illustration of ovarian cancerhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/07/24/nano-delivered-therapy-inhibits-spread-of-ovarian-uterine-cancer-cells/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of MedicineMorsani College of Medicine Welcomes Nation’s Newest Doctors & Bids Farewell to USF Presidenthttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/05/10/mcom-welcomes-nations-newest-doctors-bids-farewell-to-usf-president-dr-genshaft/More than 1,000 friends and family of USF Health senior medical students packed The Mahaffey Theatre to welcome the nation’s newest doctors and bid farewell to Â鶹ÊÓƵ System President Judy Genshaft.External ArticleMon, 13 May 2019 13:00:00 Morsani College of Medicine Welcomes Nation’s Newest Doctors & Bids Farewell to USF PresidentMore than 1,000 friends and family of USF Health senior medical students packed The Mahaffey Theatre to welcome the nation’s newest doctors and bid farewell to Â鶹ÊÓƵ System President Judy Genshaft.The 2019 Morsani College of Medicine graduating classhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/05/10/mcom-welcomes-nations-newest-doctors-bids-farewell-to-usf-president-dr-genshaft/USF HealthCommencement,Morsani College of Medicine