/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 04:13:01 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/health/news/2024/speaker-renner-visits-hbot-center.aspxUSF Health welcomed its first participants of a $28 million state-funded clinical trial to study the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on Florida service members and veterans who suffer from traumatic brain injury.External ArticleTue, 17 Dec 2024 09:45:44 USF Health launches state-funded hyperbaric oxygen therapy trial with first patientUSF Health welcomed its first participants of a $28 million state-funded clinical trial to study the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on Florida service members and veterans who suffer from traumatic brain injury.Dr. Harry van Loveren monitors patient in HBOT machines/health/news/2024/speaker-renner-visits-hbot-center.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthUSF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,USF Athletics,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxThe interdisciplinary research led by �鶹��Ƶ Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the Western diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:44 How ultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer riskThe interdisciplinary research led by �鶹��Ƶ Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the Western diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.Dr. Yeatman and Halade looking at samples in their lab together/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF,Tampa General Hospital,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2024/bridge2ai-voice-data-release.aspxResearchers at USF Health, as part of a multi-institutional project investigating voice as a biomarker for disease, have published the first clinically validated voice dataset to an online AI platform where it will be an invaluable resource for researchers across the globe.External ArticleTue, 03 Dec 2024 08:01:56 USF Health-led landmark AI project to use voice to diagnose disease releases first dataResearchers at USF Health, as part of a multi-institutional project investigating voice as a biomarker for disease, have published the first clinically validated voice dataset to an online AI platform where it will be an invaluable resource for researchers across the globe.Dr. Yaël Bensoussan, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2024/bridge2ai-voice-data-release.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2024/md-phd-2024.aspxThe MD/PhD program at the �鶹��Ƶ is designed to train the next generation of physician scientists – physicians who think like researchers and researchers who embed clinical relevance in their research. External ArticleMon, 18 Nov 2024 14:32:02 USF Health expands recruitment for elite MD/PhD studentsThe MD/PhD program at the �鶹��Ƶ is designed to train the next generation of physician scientists – physicians who think like researchers and researchers who embed clinical relevance in their research. Dr. Charles Lockwood gives the Go Bulls hand signal with other MD/PhD students/health/news/2024/md-phd-2024.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthUSF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/research-innovation/news/2024/three-usf-faculty-win-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxAndy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year and Unal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.External ArticleMon, 04 Nov 2024 14:31:06 Three �鶹��Ƶ faculty win Tampa Bay Tech AwardsAndy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year and Unal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.Graphic that says Tampa Bay Tech Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/three-usf-faculty-win-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Education,Muma College of Business,Research and Innovation,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2024/mcom-welcomes-class-of-2028.aspxThe Class of 2028 features 130 first-year medical students with a median MCAT score of 520, placing them in the top 3% among other freshman classes nationally.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2024 07:03:53 USF Health Morsani College of Medicine welcomes its strongest academic class yetThe Class of 2028 features 130 first-year medical students with a median MCAT score of 520, placing them in the top 3% among other freshman classes nationally.Group of medical students pose with Rocky/health/news/2024/mcom-welcomes-class-of-2028.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2024/gvn-collaboration.aspxThe Global Virus Network is relocating its international headquarters to the �鶹��Ƶ. With its leader, Dr. Robert Gallo, co-founder of HIV, comes his team of virologists whose expertise embody the importance of collaboration in medicine.External ArticleTue, 02 Jul 2024 10:55:47 New virology team demonstrates the global impact of research at USF HealthThe Global Virus Network is relocating its international headquarters to the �鶹��Ƶ. With its leader, Dr. Robert Gallo, co-founder of HIV, comes his team of virologists whose expertise embody the importance of collaboration in medicine.USF and Global Virus Network leaders sign an agreement at a table/health/news/2024/gvn-collaboration.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthUSF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2024/gallo-profile-2024.aspxAs Dr. Robert Gallo and his virology team join USF Health, learn more about the co-founder of HIV’s journey and how a family tragedy inspired him to pursue medicine.External ArticleMon, 01 Jul 2024 00:31:56 Pioneering HIV researcher to begin new journey at USFAs Dr. Robert Gallo and his virology team join USF Health, learn more about the co-founder of HIV’s journey and how a family tragedy inspired him to pursue medicine.Dr. Robert Gallo/health/news/2024/gallo-profile-2024.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/surprise-celebration-honors-tampa-bay-philanthropists-carol-and-frank-morsani.aspxThe enduring impact Frank and Carol Morsani have had in the Tampa Bay area and beyond was commemorated in a joint show of appreciation hosted by representatives from USF, the University of Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center and the Straz Center for the Performing Arts – institutions the Morsanis have supported over the years.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:40:03 Surprise celebration honors Tampa Bay philanthropists Carol and Frank MorsaniThe enduring impact Frank and Carol Morsani have had in the Tampa Bay area and beyond was commemorated in a joint show of appreciation hosted by representatives from USF, the University of Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center and the Straz Center for the Performing Arts – institutions the Morsanis have supported over the years.Carol and Frank Morsani/news/2024/surprise-celebration-honors-tampa-bay-philanthropists-carol-and-frank-morsani.aspxUSF FoundationUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2024/hbot-initial-grant-release.aspxThrough a grant from the Florida Legislature, researchers in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine will conduct a clinical study to help determine if hyperbaric oxygen therapy can ease the symptoms of traumatic brain injury in Florida’s veteran, active duty and reserve service members.External ArticleMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 USF Health granted initial $14 million for traumatic brain injury research studyThrough a grant from the Florida Legislature, researchers in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine will conduct a clinical study to help determine if hyperbaric oxygen therapy can ease the symptoms of traumatic brain injury in Florida’s veteran, active duty and reserve service members.Hyperbaric oxygen therapy vessel/health/news/2024/hbot-initial-grant-release.aspxResearch and InnovationFlorida Legislature,MyUSF,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2023/usfh-tgh-launch-anesthesiology-residency-program-oct2023.aspx?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital will launch a new medical residency training program in anesthesiology. Residents in the four-year program will work at Tampa General Hospital and other TGH locations throughout the Tampa Bay region and be trained by USF Health faculty.External ArticleThu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:00 USF Health, Tampa General expand medical training opportunities to strengthen pipeline of health care workforceUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital will launch a new medical residency training program in anesthesiology. Residents in the four-year program will work at Tampa General Hospital and other TGH locations throughout the Tampa Bay region and be trained by USF Health faculty.Anesthesiologist stands over patient with oxygen mask/health/news/2023/usfh-tgh-launch-anesthesiology-residency-program-oct2023.aspx?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeUSF HealthTampa General Hospital,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/07/24/usf-health-morsani-college-of-medicine-welcomes-newest-medical-students-2/This cohort of students represents another academically strong class and the most diverse yet, and includes former NCAA athletes, weightlifters and musicians.External ArticleTue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Nearly 1 in 4 new medical students come from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in medicineThis cohort of students represents another academically strong class and the most diverse yet, and includes former NCAA athletes, weightlifters and musicians.Group of medical students sit in a conference roomhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/07/24/usf-health-morsani-college-of-medicine-welcomes-newest-medical-students-2/USF HealthUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxTwo-time alum Dr. Asa Oxner is working to train the next generation of physicians. As a young student, Oxner was inspired by the Indiana Jones adventure movies and wanted to be an archaeologist.External ArticleMon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 From emergency response to helping the homeless, Dr. Asa Oxner takes a holistic approach to practicing medicineTwo-time alum Dr. Asa Oxner is working to train the next generation of physicians. As a young student, Oxner was inspired by the Indiana Jones adventure movies and wanted to be an archaeologist.Portrait of Dr. Asa Oxner in a patient room/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxUniversity NewsSandra C. Roa,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxAsa Oxner, a two-time graduate of USF, focuses her work on helping vulnerable patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness and addiction, both locally and internationally.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 16:43:32 USF alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at USF HealthAsa Oxner, a two-time graduate of USF, focuses her work on helping vulnerable patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness and addiction, both locally and internationally.USF alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at USF Health/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Honors College,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-research-innovation-fhtc-partner-fund-early-stage-innovation-awards.aspxThe funding supports a first-of-its-kind, AI-based language translation tool for stroke patients with aphasia, a prototype device to reduce structural malfunctions in critical manufactured products and infrastructure and an AI-based tool to deliver custom music therapy to aging populations.External ArticleTue, 28 Feb 2023 08:00:00 USF Research & Innovation and the Florida High Tech Corridor partner to fund Early-Stage Innovation AwardsThe funding supports a first-of-its-kind, AI-based language translation tool for stroke patients with aphasia, a prototype device to reduce structural malfunctions in critical manufactured products and infrastructure and an AI-based tool to deliver custom music therapy to aging populations.Graphic says the Florida high tech corridor early-stage innovation fund/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-research-innovation-fhtc-partner-fund-early-stage-innovation-awards.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,Florida High Tech Corridor,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/02/28/leaders-form-stronger-ties-at-usf-health-global-virus-network-signing-ceremony/The Global Virus Network encompasses the world’s foremost virologists from 71 centers of excellence in 40 nations – all working to prevent illness and death from viral diseases posing threats to humanity.External ArticleTue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Leaders form stronger ties at USF Health, Global Virus Network signing ceremonyThe Global Virus Network encompasses the world’s foremost virologists from 71 centers of excellence in 40 nations – all working to prevent illness and death from viral diseases posing threats to humanity.Group sits at table with USF Health backdrophttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/02/28/leaders-form-stronger-ties-at-usf-health-global-virus-network-signing-ceremony/USF HealthGlobal Virus Network,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/research-innovation/news/2023/five-usf-faculty-senior-members-nai.aspxNAI Senior Members are active faculty, scientists and administrators who have demonstrated remarkable innovation producing technologies that have brought real impact on the welfare of society. They also have growing success in patents, licensing and commercialization, while educating and mentoring the next generation of inventors.External ArticleWed, 15 Feb 2023 11:00:00 Five USF faculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of InventorsNAI Senior Members are active faculty, scientists and administrators who have demonstrated remarkable innovation producing technologies that have brought real impact on the welfare of society. They also have growing success in patents, licensing and commercialization, while educating and mentoring the next generation of inventors.Photo collage of NAI Senior Members/research-innovation/news/2023/five-usf-faculty-senior-members-nai.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,MyUSF,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/01/12/usf-health-northwell-health-tampa-general-and-formlabs-earn-national-recognition-for-3d-printed-nasal-swab-used-in-pandemic/USF has been awarded the Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its creation of the 3D-printed nasal swab, created in the early part of the pandemic as a solution to the disrupted commercial production of standard swabs that were critical in diagnostic testing for COVID-19.External ArticleFri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 USF Health earns national recognition for 3D-printed nasal swab used in pandemicUSF has been awarded the Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its creation of the 3D-printed nasal swab, created in the early part of the pandemic as a solution to the disrupted commercial production of standard swabs that were critical in diagnostic testing for COVID-19.Researcher shows 3D printed nasal swabhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/01/12/usf-health-northwell-health-tampa-general-and-formlabs-earn-national-recognition-for-3d-printed-nasal-swab-used-in-pandemic/Honors and AwardsCOVID-19,MyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/highlight-career-legacy-future-doctorsThe Marion B. Ridley Endowed Resident Fund supports residents in the Otolaryngology Residency Program at the Morsani College of Medicine. Residents can use the fund to pay for special training experiences and equipment.External ArticleTue, 13 Dec 2022 10:00:00 Husband of late USF physician gifts the university $1 million to benefit medical school residentsThe Marion B. Ridley Endowed Resident Fund supports residents in the Otolaryngology Residency Program at the Morsani College of Medicine. Residents can use the fund to pay for special training experiences and equipment.Photo of Marion Ridley and Mark Lundyhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/highlight-career-legacy-future-doctorsUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/11/01/camls-begins-to-research-virtual-and-augmented-reality-uses-in-simulation-training/With virtual and augmented reality becoming more prominent, the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation is expanding its research efforts to explore the use of virtual and augmented reality in medical simulation training.External ArticleTue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 CAMLS begins to research virtual and augmented reality uses in simulation trainingWith virtual and augmented reality becoming more prominent, the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation is expanding its research efforts to explore the use of virtual and augmented reality in medical simulation training.Man uses augmented reality goggleshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/11/01/camls-begins-to-research-virtual-and-augmented-reality-uses-in-simulation-training/Research and Innovation,USF HealthCAMLS,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/09/13/usf-health-cornell-earns-inaugural-nih-funding-to-create-artificial-intelligence-platform-for-using-voice-to-diagnose-disease/Artificial intelligence may soon help doctors diagnose and treat diseases, including cancer and depression, based on the sound of a patient’s voice. USF is leading the launch of a landmark National Institutes of Health-funded academic project that may establish voice as a biomarker used in clinical care.External ArticleTue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 USF Health awarded NIH funding to create artificial intelligence platform to diagnose disease using voiceArtificial intelligence may soon help doctors diagnose and treat diseases, including cancer and depression, based on the sound of a patient’s voice. USF is leading the launch of a landmark National Institutes of Health-funded academic project that may establish voice as a biomarker used in clinical care.Yael Bensoussan, MD, from USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, is a co-principal investigator for the NIH’s Bridge2AI, a multi-institution project. https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/09/13/usf-health-cornell-earns-inaugural-nih-funding-to-create-artificial-intelligence-platform-for-using-voice-to-diagnose-disease/USF HealthUSF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2022/carol-and-frank-morsani-commit-additional-7-million-to-support-the-university-of-south-florida.aspxLatest gift will advance geriatrics, business and provide student scholarships. Combined with $5 million announced in March for an on-campus stadium, the couple have recently committed $12 million to USF.Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Carol and Frank Morsani commit additional $7 million to support the �鶹��ƵLatest gift will advance geriatrics, business and provide student scholarships. Combined with $5 million announced in March for an on-campus stadium, the couple have recently committed $12 million to USF.Carol and Frank Morsani/news/2022/carol-and-frank-morsani-commit-additional-7-million-to-support-the-university-of-south-florida.aspxUSF FoundationMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/06/08/usf-awarded-3-2-million-to-contribute-to-development-of-blood-tests-for-alzheimers-disease/The new funding dovetails with a $44.4 million, five-year NIH grant awarded last year to test whether computerized brain training can reduce dementia risk in older adults.External ArticleWed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 USF awarded $3.2 million to contribute to development of blood tests for Alzheimer’s diseaseThe new funding dovetails with a $44.4 million, five-year NIH grant awarded last year to test whether computerized brain training can reduce dementia risk in older adults.Doctor holds blood tube.https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/06/08/usf-awarded-3-2-million-to-contribute-to-development-of-blood-tests-for-alzheimers-disease/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/05/16/tampa-general-hospital-and-usf-health-neurosurgeons-first-in-tampa-bay-to-provide-patients-new-innovative-ultrasound-technology/Focused Ultrasound, an innovative, new procedure being used by USF Health Morsani College of Medicine neurosurgeons at Tampa General Hospital offer promising treatment for people suffering from essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease and other debilitating neurological disorders.External ArticleMon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 USF Health and Tampa General Hospital neurosurgeons first in Tampa Bay to provide patients new innovative ultrasound technologyFocused Ultrasound, an innovative, new procedure being used by USF Health Morsani College of Medicine neurosurgeons at Tampa General Hospital offer promising treatment for people suffering from essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease and other debilitating neurological disorders.Ultrasound being conducted on hospital patient.https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/05/16/tampa-general-hospital-and-usf-health-neurosurgeons-first-in-tampa-bay-to-provide-patients-new-innovative-ultrasound-technology/USF HealthTampa General Hospital,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/04/11/quality-of-fat-input-determines-output-of-kidney-and-cardiac-health-and-repair-says-usf-health-study/Breakthrough research uncovers how a certain type of healthy fat found in Omega-3 fish oil, such as salmon and tuna, works in tandem with enzymes from the spleen to clear the inflammation in a damaged heart.External ArticleTue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 USF Health study finds quality of fat input determines output of kidney and cardiac health and repairBreakthrough research uncovers how a certain type of healthy fat found in Omega-3 fish oil, such as salmon and tuna, works in tandem with enzymes from the spleen to clear the inflammation in a damaged heart.Fish oil capsuleshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/04/11/quality-of-fat-input-determines-output-of-kidney-and-cardiac-health-and-repair-says-usf-health-study/Research and InnovationUSF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/research-innovation/news/2022/six-usf-faculty-members-excellence-in-innovation-awards.aspxResearchers from the USF College of Engineering and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine are recognized for their innovations that range from artificial intelligence that can detect and predict suicidality, to encrypting and protecting sensitive information from cloud servers, to disinfecting and recharging masks for safe multiple use.External ArticleMon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Six USF faculty members recognized with Excellence in Innovation AwardsResearchers from the USF College of Engineering and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine are recognized for their innovations that range from artificial intelligence that can detect and predict suicidality, to encrypting and protecting sensitive information from cloud servers, to disinfecting and recharging masks for safe multiple use.Sarah Zhong stands with students in her research lab/research-innovation/news/2022/six-usf-faculty-members-excellence-in-innovation-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Research,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2021/philanthropist-timothy-ubben-gives-5-million-to-usf-health-to-fight-pulmonary-fibrosis.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ announced today a $5 million gift to the USF Foundation from Timothy Ubben to create the Ubben Family Center for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Housed in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, the center will increase research to fight pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that causes lung scarring.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Philanthropist Timothy Ubben gives $5 million to USF Health to fight pulmonary fibrosisThe �鶹��Ƶ announced today a $5 million gift to the USF Foundation from Timothy Ubben to create the Ubben Family Center for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Housed in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, the center will increase research to fight pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that causes lung scarring.�鶹��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/philanthropist-timothy-ubben-gives-5-million-to-usf-health-to-fight-pulmonary-fibrosis.aspxUSF Health,University NewsMyUSF,USF Foundation,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/08/11/usf-health-a-site-for-clinical-trial-testing-moderna-covid-vaccine-for-children-age-6-months-to-11-years/The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to less than 11 years.External ArticleThu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 USF Health a clinical trial testing site for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for younger childrenThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to less than 11 years.Vial of Moderna vaccinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/08/11/usf-health-a-site-for-clinical-trial-testing-moderna-covid-vaccine-for-children-age-6-months-to-11-years/COVID-19,Research and Innovation,USF HealthMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/07/29/usf-health-joins-national-study-testing-how-well-covid-19-vaccine-prevents-spread-of-sars-cov-2-in-young-adults/The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has begun enrolling university students and other young adults, including those not planning to be vaccinated, for an expanded nationwide study evaluating coronavirus infection and transmission in people ages 18 through 29.External ArticleThu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 USF Health joins national study testing how well COVID-19 vaccine prevents spread of SARS-CoV-2 in young adultsThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has begun enrolling university students and other young adults, including those not planning to be vaccinated, for an expanded nationwide study evaluating coronavirus infection and transmission in people ages 18 through 29.Man gets vaccinatedhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/07/29/usf-health-joins-national-study-testing-how-well-covid-19-vaccine-prevents-spread-of-sars-cov-2-in-young-adults/Research and InnovationMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/07/21/new-usf-institute-for-microbiomes-created-to-advance-human-and-environmental-health/USF has launched an institute dedicated to harnessing the huge populations of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microbes inhabiting our bodies and our planet to improve health and develop new treatments.External ArticleWed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 New USF Institute for Microbiomes created to advance human and environmental healthUSF has launched an institute dedicated to harnessing the huge populations of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microbes inhabiting our bodies and our planet to improve health and develop new treatments.3-D illustration of bacteria Peptostreptococcushttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/07/21/new-usf-institute-for-microbiomes-created-to-advance-human-and-environmental-health/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMoffitt Cancer Center,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/07/16/enhanced-alliance-progresses-for-tampa-general-hospital-and-university-of-south-florida-as-name-is-announced-and-search-for-inaugural-leader-begins/Tampa General Hospital and the �鶹��Ƶ are progressing with their new enhanced affiliation, defining a name and beginning a national search for the new organization’s first leader. The milestones keep the October 2021 start date on target and are in sync with overall transition planning that has taken place since announcing the broadened affiliation last summer.External ArticleFri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Enhanced alliance progresses for Tampa General Hospital and �鶹��Ƶ, as name is announced and search for inaugural leader beginsTampa General Hospital and the �鶹��Ƶ are progressing with their new enhanced affiliation, defining a name and beginning a national search for the new organization’s first leader. The milestones keep the October 2021 start date on target and are in sync with overall transition planning that has taken place since announcing the broadened affiliation last summer.Tampa General Hospital and USF Health buildinghttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/07/16/enhanced-alliance-progresses-for-tampa-general-hospital-and-university-of-south-florida-as-name-is-announced-and-search-for-inaugural-leader-begins/USF HealthTampa General Hospital,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2021/anthropologists-facilitate-covid19-vaccines.aspxAfter years of research with refugee and immigrant communities, USF anthropologists are now pivoting their efforts to ensure that Tampa’s hard-to-reach populations have access to free COVID-19 vaccinations.Rocky D. BullWed, 07 Jul 2021 10:30:00 USF anthropologists facilitate COVID-19 vaccinations for Tampa’s refugee and immigrant populationsAfter years of research with refugee and immigrant communities, USF anthropologists are now pivoting their efforts to ensure that Tampa’s hard-to-reach populations have access to free COVID-19 vaccinations.Dillon Mahoney, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, surveys recipients about their vaccine experience./news/2021/anthropologists-facilitate-covid19-vaccines.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of Anthropology,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/06/20/gene-profile-in-blood-predicts-risk-of-poor-outcomes-death-for-patients-with-covid-19/A blood gene profile associated with a high risk of dying from a severe lung disease can also predict poor outcomes in patients with COVID-19, according to a multicenter retrospective study led by the �鶹��Ƶ Health.External ArticleTue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Gene profile in blood predicts risk of poor outcomes, death for patients with COVID-19A blood gene profile associated with a high risk of dying from a severe lung disease can also predict poor outcomes in patients with COVID-19, according to a multicenter retrospective study led by the �鶹��Ƶ Health.Image demonstrates inflamed lungshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/06/20/gene-profile-in-blood-predicts-risk-of-poor-outcomes-death-for-patients-with-covid-19/Research and Innovation,USF HealthUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2020/national-tv-commercial.aspxA new national TV commercial produced by the �鶹��Ƶ is now airing during American Athletic Conference football games. The ad features researchers involved in two high-profile projects and a USF student as the voiceover talent.Rocky D. BullTue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 National TV commercial highlights USF’s thriving researchA new national TV commercial produced by the �鶹��Ƶ is now airing during American Athletic Conference football games. The ad features researchers involved in two high-profile projects and a USF student as the voiceover talent.View of the bull scuplture outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2020/national-tv-commercial.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Engineering,One USF,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2020/national-merit-scholar-richa-bisht-chooses-usf-thrives-in-medical-school-journey.aspxRicha Bisht had her pick of nearly any university she wanted. But, it was USF's endless resources and commitment to its students that sealed the deal on her becoming a Bull.Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:55:56 National Merit Scholar Richa Bisht chooses USF, thrives in medical school journeyRicha Bisht had her pick of nearly any university she wanted. But, it was USF's endless resources and commitment to its students that sealed the deal on her becoming a Bull.National Merit Scholar Richa Bisht chooses USF, thrives in medical school journey/news/2020/national-merit-scholar-richa-bisht-chooses-usf-thrives-in-medical-school-journey.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2019/usf-health-morsani-college-medicine-heart-institute-enters-next-phase-construction.aspxThe 13-story building in the center of downtown Tampa is now fully enclosed, allowing for the progression of interior construction.Rocky D. BullTue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute Enters Next Phase of ConstructionThe 13-story building in the center of downtown Tampa is now fully enclosed, allowing for the progression of interior construction.Dr. Lockwood and USF Health staff wear hard hats and vests inside the construction site at Water Street./news/2019/usf-health-morsani-college-medicine-heart-institute-enters-next-phase-construction.aspxUSF Health,University NewsUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine,Water Street Tampahttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/04/10/bronchi-on-a-chip-could-lead-to-better-therapies-for-difficult-to-treat-asthma/A collaborative team, including USF Health’s Dr. Stephen Liggett, uses the new airway model to analyze the mechanisms of bronchial spasms.External ArticleFri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 “Bronchi on a Chip” Could Lead to Better Therapies for Difficult-to-Treat AsthmaA collaborative team, including USF Health’s Dr. Stephen Liggett, uses the new airway model to analyze the mechanisms of bronchial spasms.Stock photo of a person holding an asthma inhalerhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/04/10/bronchi-on-a-chip-could-lead-to-better-therapies-for-difficult-to-treat-asthma/USF HealthUSF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2018/11/19/largest-ever-clinical-trial-for-peanut-allergy-advances-pediatric-treatment-closer-to-fda-approval/The �鶹��Ƶ was one of two Florida sites that tested the new immune therapy drug manufactured in Clearwater.External ArticleMon, 19 Nov 2018 00:00:00 USF Health Tests New Peanut Allergy DrugThe �鶹��Ƶ was one of two Florida sites that tested the new immune therapy drug manufactured in Clearwater.Dr. Thomas Casale, principal investigator for the USF Health arm of the large-scale study testing a new drug for severely peanut-allergic patients, checks study participant Carter Grodi, 16.https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2018/11/19/largest-ever-clinical-trial-for-peanut-allergy-advances-pediatric-treatment-closer-to-fda-approval/Research and Innovation,USF HealthUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2018/usf-marks-major-milestone-contruction-morsani-college-medicine-heart-institute.aspxUSF Health’s 13-story, 395,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in late 2019.Rocky D. BullWed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 USF Marks a Major Milestone in the Construction of New Morsani College of Medicine and Heart InstituteUSF Health’s 13-story, 395,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in late 2019.A view of downtown Tampa and the Water Street building under construction/news/2018/usf-marks-major-milestone-contruction-morsani-college-medicine-heart-institute.aspxUSF HealthUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine,Water Street Tampahttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/awardsblog/2018/08/21/three-usf-health-educators-achieve-designation-in-advanced-certified-health-care-simulation/The international Society for Simulation in Healthcare recognizes the finest health care simulation professionals with the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced (CHSE-A) designation.External ArticleWed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 USF Health Educators Achieve Designation In Advanced Certified Health Care SimulationThe international Society for Simulation in Healthcare recognizes the finest health care simulation professionals with the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced (CHSE-A) designation.�鶹��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/awardsblog/2018/08/21/three-usf-health-educators-achieve-designation-in-advanced-certified-health-care-simulation/University NewsUSF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2018/08/17/new-and-expanded-usf-health-eye-institute-celebrated-with-grand-opening/The 27,000-square-foot facility, on the Morsani Center’s fourth floor, offers the full spectrum of routine and complex vision careExternal ArticleMon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 New and expanded USF Health Eye Institute hosts grand openingThe 27,000-square-foot facility, on the Morsani Center’s fourth floor, offers the full spectrum of routine and complex vision care�鶹��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2018/08/17/new-and-expanded-usf-health-eye-institute-celebrated-with-grand-opening/University NewsUSF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2018/04/24/dr-clifton-gooch-named-president-elect-of-the-national-leadership-organization-for-academic-neurology/Clifton Gooch, MD, professor and chair of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine’s Department of Neurology, has been selected president-elect of the Association of University Professors of Neurology (AUPN).External ArticleTue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 National leadership organization for academic neurology names Dr. Clifton Gooch president-electClifton Gooch, MD, professor and chair of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine’s Department of Neurology, has been selected president-elect of the Association of University Professors of Neurology (AUPN).�鶹��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2018/04/24/dr-clifton-gooch-named-president-elect-of-the-national-leadership-organization-for-academic-neurology/USF HealthUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine