/health/news/Recent posts from Health Newsen-usFri, 09 May 2025 13:23:31 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/health/news/2025/medicine-commencement-week-2025.aspxÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine celebrates Commencement Week 2025, culminating with the graduation ceremony of the country's newest doctors.Story and photos by Freddie Coleman; Video by Ryan RossyThu, 08 May 2025 17:09:12 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine celebrates Class of 2025 during Commencement WeekÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine celebrates Commencement Week 2025, culminating with the graduation ceremony of the country's newest doctors.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/medicine-commencement-week-2025.aspxMorsani College of Medicine/health/nursing/news/2025/tai-diep-road-to-grad.aspxLike many, Tai Diep’s road to graduation from the ÎÞÂëרÇø College of Nursing was a long one. His story starts with humble beginnings, but through perseverance and adaptations, he finds himself ready to walk across the graduation stage and into the healthcare industry as a Bull Nurse.External ArticleWed, 07 May 2025 08:53:34 Persistence and adaptability leads nursing student across graduation stageLike many, Tai Diep’s road to graduation from the ÎÞÂëרÇø College of Nursing was a long one. His story starts with humble beginnings, but through perseverance and adaptations, he finds himself ready to walk across the graduation stage and into the healthcare industry as a Bull Nurse.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/nursing/news/2025/tai-diep-road-to-grad.aspxCollege of Nursing,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/rising-bull-in-medicine-whitney-herd.aspxWhitney Herd, doctor of physical therapy student, turned her passion for dance and science into a career in physical therapy.Story and video by Freddie ColemanTue, 06 May 2025 23:17:04 Rising Bull in Medicine: Whitney HerdWhitney Herd, doctor of physical therapy student, turned her passion for dance and science into a career in physical therapy.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/rising-bull-in-medicine-whitney-herd.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Physical Therapy/health/nursing/news/2025/shine-science-center.aspxThe ÎÞÂëרÇø Health College of Nursing is proud to announce the opening of the Sleep and Health Innovations in Neurobehavioral (SHINE) Science Center, a cutting-edge shared resource center dedicated to advancing sleep research and its profound impact on health across the lifespan.External ArticleMon, 05 May 2025 10:00:14 ÎÞÂëרÇø Nursing unveils SHINE Science Center to power discovery and innovationThe ÎÞÂëרÇø Health College of Nursing is proud to announce the opening of the Sleep and Health Innovations in Neurobehavioral (SHINE) Science Center, a cutting-edge shared resource center dedicated to advancing sleep research and its profound impact on health across the lifespan.SHINE Science Center Team/health/nursing/news/2025/shine-science-center.aspxCollege of Nursing/health/news/2025/sierra-george-cardinale-rising-bull.aspxSierra George Cardinale recently earned her PhD in integrated biomedical sciences from the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine. She navigated significant challenges, including Hurricane Helene and pandemic disruptions, while researching Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease.Allison LongFri, 02 May 2025 09:39:23 Rising Bull in medicine: Sierra George CardinaleSierra George Cardinale recently earned her PhD in integrated biomedical sciences from the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine. She navigated significant challenges, including Hurricane Helene and pandemic disruptions, while researching Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/sierra-george-cardinale-rising-bull.aspxMorsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/josh-alvior.aspxJosh Alvior grew up watching his father care for others. Those early memories inspired him down a path—one that would eventually guide him to the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine.Ryan RossyTue, 29 Apr 2025 11:00:32 Rising Bull in medicine: Josh AlviorJosh Alvior grew up watching his father care for others. Those early memories inspired him down a path—one that would eventually guide him to the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/josh-alvior.aspxMorsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/gut-probiotic-dementia.aspxIf unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? ÎÞÂëרÇø's Hariom Yadav, PhD, has developed a promising cocktail.Dave ScheiberTue, 29 Apr 2025 08:00:00 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health researchers developing probiotic cocktail that may help ward off dementiaIf unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? ÎÞÂëרÇø's Hariom Yadav, PhD, has developed a promising cocktail.A magnified image of healthy bacteria /health/news/2025/gut-probiotic-dementia.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.Nora SamaranyakeMon, 28 Apr 2025 19:30:00 ÎÞÂëרÇø-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird fluThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.Person in PPE with two chickens/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/gut-virome.aspxHarmful viruses in the gut change as people age, attacking other microorganisms in the gut in a pattern linked to increased risk of dementia.Dave ScheiberMon, 28 Apr 2025 14:34:58 The gut-brain connection: Harmful viruses in the gut may contribute to dementiaHarmful viruses in the gut change as people age, attacking other microorganisms in the gut in a pattern linked to increased risk of dementia.Dr. Hariom Yadav researches how the gut microbiome is linked to the brain. /health/news/2025/gut-virome.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/five-years-strong-usf-students-improving-health-outcomes-and-reducing-isolation-among-older-adults.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ9ygVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETEwQWt1eXJwS2RLU3A0cDVkAR5pJZ5693bxk7YtbokcbBo-N0qwGGjAxz9fwpRTShFcnzQlpMskgvL8WBP3zw_aem_jySSBSwkknnQQbI3Dhbx5gHealth Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with ÎÞÂëרÇø students, reducing reported loneliness and increasing access to health information. Enrollment in both programs has grown steadily each year, reflecting ÎÞÂëרÇø's ongoing commitment to promoting public health.External ArticleMon, 28 Apr 2025 08:36:33 Five years strong: ÎÞÂëרÇø students improving health outcomes and reducing isolation among older adultsHealth Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with ÎÞÂëרÇø students, reducing reported loneliness and increasing access to health information. Enrollment in both programs has grown steadily each year, reflecting ÎÞÂëרÇø's ongoing commitment to promoting public health.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/five-years-strong-usf-students-improving-health-outcomes-and-reducing-isolation-among-older-adults.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ9ygVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETEwQWt1eXJwS2RLU3A0cDVkAR5pJZ5693bxk7YtbokcbBo-N0qwGGjAxz9fwpRTShFcnzQlpMskgvL8WBP3zw_aem_jySSBSwkknnQQbI3Dhbx5gCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine/news/2025/usf-celebrates-construction-milestone-for-new-facility-aimed-at-addressing-floridas-nursing-shortage.aspxThe ÎÞÂëרÇø Health College of Nursing’s new 34,000-square-foot facility is set to transform nursing education, reinforcing the university’s leadership in meeting the state of Florida’s growing demand for qualified nurses.External ArticleThu, 17 Apr 2025 13:07:59 ÎÞÂëרÇø celebrates construction milestone for new facility aimed at addressing Florida’s nursing shortageThe ÎÞÂëרÇø Health College of Nursing’s new 34,000-square-foot facility is set to transform nursing education, reinforcing the university’s leadership in meeting the state of Florida’s growing demand for qualified nurses.ÎÞÂëרÇø leaders give the "go bulls" sign in front of a silver beam with a topiary of the ÎÞÂëרÇø bull "U." /news/2025/usf-celebrates-construction-milestone-for-new-facility-aimed-at-addressing-floridas-nursing-shortage.aspxCollege of Nursing/health/news/2025/muma-center-moves-to-hyde-park.aspxTGH, in partnership with ÎÞÂëרÇø Health, has acquired a new property set to become the future home of the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Pamela Muma Women’s Health Center and the Chivukula Men’s Center, made possible by a generous donation from Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula to the TGH Foundation.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:14 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health and Tampa General Hospital to expand services in Hyde Park with acquisition of new propertyTGH, in partnership with ÎÞÂëרÇø Health, has acquired a new property set to become the future home of the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Pamela Muma Women’s Health Center and the Chivukula Men’s Center, made possible by a generous donation from Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula to the TGH Foundation.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/muma-center-moves-to-hyde-park.aspxPatient Care/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxTheir contributions span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.External ArticleTue, 15 Apr 2025 11:19:39 Eleven ÎÞÂëרÇø faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awardsTheir contributions span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/usf-medical-school-earns-highest-ranking-from-usnews.aspxThe ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine is the top-ranked medical school in Florida and has been named to the highest tier of medical schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.Cody R. Hawley, PhDTue, 08 Apr 2025 07:30:00 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine ranked No. 1 in the state, among nation’s top tier by U.S. News & World ReportThe ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine is the top-ranked medical school in Florida and has been named to the highest tier of medical schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.Number one medical school in Florida/health/news/2025/usf-medical-school-earns-highest-ranking-from-usnews.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Researchhttps://youtu.be/C2divli282Q?si=B2WH5tAdFOXwHN1tÎÞÂëרÇø Health and St. Petersburg College students from Physical Therapy (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs came together for an exciting Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day, focused on improving collaboration, communication, and patient outcomes.External ArticleMon, 31 Mar 2025 11:07:48 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health & St. Pete College PT/PTA Students Team Up for IPE Day to Enhance Patient Care & TeamworkÎÞÂëרÇø Health and St. Petersburg College students from Physical Therapy (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs came together for an exciting Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day, focused on improving collaboration, communication, and patient outcomes.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://youtu.be/C2divli282Q?si=B2WH5tAdFOXwHN1tMorsani College of Medicine,Physical Therapy/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspx11 ÎÞÂëרÇø faculty were inducted, marking the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.External ArticleThu, 27 Mar 2025 14:55:22 Three ÎÞÂëרÇø Health faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science11 ÎÞÂëרÇø faculty were inducted, marking the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.11 new fellows of the AAAS/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxHonors & Awards,Research/health/news/2025/class-of-2025-medical-school-match-day.aspxClass of 2025 medical students celebrate "magical" Match Day and learn where they will spend their residency years.Story by Freddie Coleman: Photos by Freddie Coleman and Allison LongFri, 21 Mar 2025 09:15:32 Class of 2025 medical students celebrate ‘magical’ Match DayClass of 2025 medical students celebrate "magical" Match Day and learn where they will spend their residency years.Match Day 2025/health/news/2025/class-of-2025-medical-school-match-day.aspxMorsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/winter-awards-and-accolades.aspxÎÞÂëרÇø Health faculty, staff and students earned prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions to research, education, patient care and community service.Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:23:39 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Awards & Accolades - Winter 2025ÎÞÂëרÇø Health faculty, staff and students earned prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions to research, education, patient care and community service.ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Honors & Accolades/health/news/2025/winter-awards-and-accolades.aspxHonors & Awards/health/news/2025/dpt-commitment-to-the-profession.aspxThe Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2025 receives new white coats during their Commitment to the Profession Ceremony.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanFri, 14 Mar 2025 14:45:37 Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2027 don first white coatsThe Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2025 receives new white coats during their Commitment to the Profession Ceremony.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/dpt-commitment-to-the-profession.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Physical Therapy/health/news/2025/brechot-microbiology.aspxChristian Bréchot, MD, PhD, senior associate dean for Research for Global Affairs and AVP in the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine, has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology.Nora SamaranayakeThu, 13 Mar 2025 10:24:58 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health virologist Dr. Christian Bréchot elected a fellow of the American Academy of MicrobiologyChristian Bréchot, MD, PhD, senior associate dean for Research for Global Affairs and AVP in the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine, has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/brechot-microbiology.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/voice-center-grateful-patient.aspxAfter 30 years of misdiagnosis, Cookie finally discovered why she couldn't breathe properly. ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Voice Center laryngologist Dr. Abdel-Aty provided the "life-changing" answer other doctors missed.Story, photos and video: Allison Long | ÎÞÂëרÇø HealthTue, 11 Mar 2025 21:21:54 After 30 years of misdiagnosis, ÎÞÂëרÇø Health helps patient breathe againAfter 30 years of misdiagnosis, Cookie finally discovered why she couldn't breathe properly. ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Voice Center laryngologist Dr. Abdel-Aty provided the "life-changing" answer other doctors missed.Cookie Huddleston was photographed near a pond in Wesley Chapel. /health/news/2025/voice-center-grateful-patient.aspxPatient Care/health/news/2025/collegia-olympics-2025.aspxThe Morsani College of Medicine crowns a new Collegia Olympic champion and welcomes new collegia board.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanThu, 06 Mar 2025 14:42:18 Collegia Olympics crown new championThe Morsani College of Medicine crowns a new Collegia Olympic champion and welcomes new collegia board.Students posing with the Collegia Olympics Cup. /health/news/2025/collegia-olympics-2025.aspxMorsani College of Medicine/news/2025/demand-for-biomedical-engineers-drives-usf-to-expand-department.aspxRenovations are underway to expand ÎÞÂëרÇø’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.External ArticleThu, 06 Mar 2025 13:18:25 Demand for biomedical engineers drives ÎÞÂëרÇø to expand departmentRenovations are underway to expand ÎÞÂëרÇø’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.A student in a white coat working in a lab/news/2025/demand-for-biomedical-engineers-drives-usf-to-expand-department.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/kaitlin-brandt-culture-champion.aspxMorsani College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology department administrator was recognized as the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Culture Champion for professionalism, integrity and dedication.Story and photo by Freddie ColemanWed, 05 Mar 2025 17:08:24 OBGYN department administrator recognized as ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Culture ChampionMorsani College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology department administrator was recognized as the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Culture Champion for professionalism, integrity and dedication.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/kaitlin-brandt-culture-champion.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.tgh.org/news/tgh-press-releases/2025/march/providers-leading-academics-state-leaders-address-access-cancer-treatment-rural-communitiesThe ÎÞÂëרÇø College of Nursing and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute hosted a day of keynotes, presentations and discussions at TGH Brooksville to address the challenges facing cancer patients in rural communities.External ArticleWed, 05 Mar 2025 16:26:37 Nationally-recognized health care providers, leading academics and state leaders address access to cancer treatment in Florida’s rural communitiesThe ÎÞÂëרÇø College of Nursing and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute hosted a day of keynotes, presentations and discussions at TGH Brooksville to address the challenges facing cancer patients in rural communities.Leaders on stage in front of the United States and state of Florida flagshttps://www.tgh.org/news/tgh-press-releases/2025/march/providers-leading-academics-state-leaders-address-access-cancer-treatment-rural-communitiesCollege of Nursing,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/microbiome-conference.aspxExperts from around the world recently gathered at ÎÞÂëרÇø Health to talk about advances in the science of microbiomes.Nora SamaranayakeWed, 05 Mar 2025 13:15:02 Global experts convene to explore the cutting-edge science of microbiomesExperts from around the world recently gathered at ÎÞÂëרÇø Health to talk about advances in the science of microbiomes.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/microbiome-conference.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/record-breaking-research-day-showcases-innovation.aspxMore than 500 students, residents, trainees, faculty and leaders came together for the 35th annual ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Research Day, the largest research-focused event at the ÎÞÂëרÇø and the keynote celebration of health sciences research at the four ÎÞÂëרÇø Health colleges.Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:07:32 Record-breaking ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Research Day showcases innovation and discoveryMore than 500 students, residents, trainees, faculty and leaders came together for the 35th annual ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Research Day, the largest research-focused event at the ÎÞÂëרÇø and the keynote celebration of health sciences research at the four ÎÞÂëרÇø Health colleges.Parth Shah presenting his research poster/health/news/2025/record-breaking-research-day-showcases-innovation.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/student-veteran-and-campus-first-responders-help-save-a-life.aspxThe quick response and emergency training of student veteran Teresa Booker, university police and first responders helped to save the life of someone having a cardiac emergency on campus.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 13:46:01 Student veteran and campus first responders help save a lifeThe quick response and emergency training of student veteran Teresa Booker, university police and first responders helped to save the life of someone having a cardiac emergency on campus.Student veteran Teresa Booker was one of the first on the scene and administered CPR to the person experiencing a cardiac emergency.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/student-veteran-and-campus-first-responders-help-save-a-life.aspxCollege of Public Health/health/news/2025/usf-health-partners-with-pepperjacks-to-advance-nutrition-education.aspxAfter receiving a prestigious national grant from the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities, ÎÞÂëרÇø Health's Nicole Misner partnered with the Gasparilla Classic Running Association to introduce nutrition education lessons into the Pepperjack's Kids Running Program.Cody R. Hawley, PhDWed, 26 Feb 2025 09:13:16 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health partners with Pepperjack’s Kids Running Program, City of Tampa to advance nutrition educationAfter receiving a prestigious national grant from the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities, ÎÞÂëרÇø Health's Nicole Misner partnered with the Gasparilla Classic Running Association to introduce nutrition education lessons into the Pepperjack's Kids Running Program.Students in the Pepperjack's Kids Running Program cheer on runners in the half marathon./health/news/2025/usf-health-partners-with-pepperjacks-to-advance-nutrition-education.aspxMorsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/floridas-first-behavioral-health-teaching-hospital.aspxTampa General Hospital, Lifepoint Health, and the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine formally cut the ribbon today and celebrated the grand opening of the TGH Behavioral Health Hospital.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:45:40 Tampa General, Lifepoint Health and ÎÞÂëרÇø Health celebrate opening of Florida’s first behavioral health teaching hospitalTampa General Hospital, Lifepoint Health, and the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine formally cut the ribbon today and celebrated the grand opening of the TGH Behavioral Health Hospital.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/floridas-first-behavioral-health-teaching-hospital.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2025/herzog-research-day.aspxDr. Erica Herzog, ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Research Day keynote speaker, researches new ways to understand and treat pulmonary fibrosis.Dave ScheiberTue, 25 Feb 2025 09:44:37 Dr. Erica Herzog, ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Research Day keynote speaker, researches pulmonary fibrosisDr. Erica Herzog, ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Research Day keynote speaker, researches new ways to understand and treat pulmonary fibrosis.Yale University's Dr. Erica Herzog /health/news/2025/herzog-research-day.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/new-hypertension-and-kidney-research-center.aspxÎÞÂëרÇø has launched a new Hypertension and Kidney Research Center, which will serve as an interdisciplinary hub for cutting-edge medical research into one of the state’s most pressing health challenges.Cody R. Hawley, PhDTue, 11 Feb 2025 13:00:15 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health establishes new center to advance hypertension and kidney disease researchÎÞÂëרÇø has launched a new Hypertension and Kidney Research Center, which will serve as an interdisciplinary hub for cutting-edge medical research into one of the state’s most pressing health challenges.Research at a lab and microscope/health/news/2025/new-hypertension-and-kidney-research-center.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/academy-of-distinguished-educators-induction-2023-2024.aspxThe Morsani College of Medicine recognizes master educators at Academy of Distinguished Educators induction ceremony.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanWed, 05 Feb 2025 11:34:18 Morsani College of Medicine welcomes newest inductees of Academy of Distinguished EducatorsThe Morsani College of Medicine recognizes master educators at Academy of Distinguished Educators induction ceremony.distinguished educators with dr. lockwood and dr. bognar/health/news/2025/academy-of-distinguished-educators-induction-2023-2024.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/pulmonary-fibrosis.aspxPeople who contract lung disease symptoms from COVID-19 may offer new hope for people who contract the deadly lung disease for other reasons, says a ÎÞÂëרÇø Health researcher.Kurt LoftThu, 23 Jan 2025 00:37:04 COVID-19 may provide new clues on how to treat deadly lung diseasePeople who contract lung disease symptoms from COVID-19 may offer new hope for people who contract the deadly lung disease for other reasons, says a ÎÞÂëרÇø Health researcher.Dr. Jose Herazo-Maya conducts research on pulmonary fibrosis, a deadly lung disease./health/news/2025/pulmonary-fibrosis.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/dawn-schocken-ipe-award.aspxDawn Schocken was recognized for her tireless commitment to the mission of interprofessional education at ÎÞÂëרÇø Health.Story and photo by Freddie ColemanWed, 22 Jan 2025 08:25:32 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health pioneer recognized for years of dedication to interprofessional educationDawn Schocken was recognized for her tireless commitment to the mission of interprofessional education at ÎÞÂëרÇø Health.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/dawn-schocken-ipe-award.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicinehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/grateful-mom-gives-back-after-lifesaving-care-usf-health-tgh?fbclid=IwY2xjawIR3ixleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSAiou9UG7E5s-G47uqu9M5-xayPCa1A2qJ3U-i61Q4poa4C0J6AQZQ7ZQ_aem_JQ5px-wYGsqwZTkApTB9bAAnja Crist's life took an unexpected turn after the birth of her son, leading to a medical emergency that changed everything. Thanks to the exceptional care from Tampa General Hospital and ÎÞÂëרÇø Health, she found a way to give back in a meaningful way.External ArticleFri, 17 Jan 2025 15:51:52 A grateful mom gives back after lifesaving care from ÎÞÂëרÇø Health, TGHAnja Crist's life took an unexpected turn after the birth of her son, leading to a medical emergency that changed everything. Thanks to the exceptional care from Tampa General Hospital and ÎÞÂëרÇø Health, she found a way to give back in a meaningful way.Anja Crist and her family walking on a beachhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/grateful-mom-gives-back-after-lifesaving-care-usf-health-tgh?fbclid=IwY2xjawIR3ixleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSAiou9UG7E5s-G47uqu9M5-xayPCa1A2qJ3U-i61Q4poa4C0J6AQZQ7ZQ_aem_JQ5px-wYGsqwZTkApTB9bAMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxExperts from ÎÞÂëרÇø Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds.Nora SamaranayakeTue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:00 H5N1: How worried should we be?Experts from ÎÞÂëרÇø Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,Research/news/2024/how-to-stick-to-your-new-years-resolutions-according-to-usf-health-experts.aspxÎÞÂëרÇø researchers share tips to achieve your New Year’s resolutions and improve your health.External ArticleTue, 31 Dec 2024 16:25:03 How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions according to ÎÞÂëרÇø Health expertsÎÞÂëרÇø researchers share tips to achieve your New Year’s resolutions and improve your health.A man tying his shoelaces before a run/news/2024/how-to-stick-to-your-new-years-resolutions-according-to-usf-health-experts.aspxResearch/news/2024/how-gift-giving-boosts-your-health-and-well-being.aspxA ÎÞÂëרÇø 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.External ArticleThu, 19 Dec 2024 16:04:01 How gift giving boosts your health and well-beingA ÎÞÂëרÇø 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.A person in red exchanging a wrapped gift/news/2024/how-gift-giving-boosts-your-health-and-well-being.aspxResearch/health/news/2024/lockwood-decade.aspx2024 marks ten years of leadership for Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of ÎÞÂëרÇø Health and dean of the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine.Lisa Greene SmithThu, 19 Dec 2024 14:35:13 2024 marks a decade of growth for ÎÞÂëרÇø Health under leadership of Charles J. Lockwood2024 marks ten years of leadership for Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of ÎÞÂëרÇø Health and dean of the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Morsani College of Medicine.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM /health/news/2024/lockwood-decade.aspxMorsani College of MedicineHealth Faculty/health/news/2024/speaker-renner-visits-hbot-center.aspxFlorida House Speaker Paul Renner visited the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center, which is at the center of a state-funded $28 million study researching the effectiveness of treating Florida veterans with traumatic brain injury.Story and photos by Freddie Coleman; Video produced by Diamond View StudiosMon, 16 Dec 2024 23:28:54 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health launches state-funded hyperbaric oxygen therapy trial with first patientFlorida House Speaker Paul Renner visited the ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center, which is at the center of a state-funded $28 million study researching the effectiveness of treating Florida veterans with traumatic brain injury.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/speaker-renner-visits-hbot-center.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,Research/health/public-health/news/2024/turf.aspxAthletes might worry about their safety when they set foot on a field, but not because of the surface itself. After all, it’s just a bunch of sod, right?External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2024 16:21:32 COPH student presents study on hazards of artificial turfAthletes might worry about their safety when they set foot on a field, but not because of the surface itself. After all, it’s just a bunch of sod, right?Researcher in front of a poster/health/public-health/news/2024/turf.aspxCollege of Public Health,Research/health/news/2024/usf-hosts-covid-retrospective.aspxNearly five years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens and scientists alike continue to wrestle with polarizing questions about the public health response. ÎÞÂëרÇø Health partnered with the Heterodox Academy to host a conference for an open dialogue about what was done well, what was done poorly and what can be improved upon in the future.Cody R. Hawley, PhDWed, 11 Dec 2024 08:36:29 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health models civic dialogue, free speech at COVID Conversations conferenceNearly five years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens and scientists alike continue to wrestle with polarizing questions about the public health response. ÎÞÂëרÇø Health partnered with the Heterodox Academy to host a conference for an open dialogue about what was done well, what was done poorly and what can be improved upon in the future.A participant at the conference asks a question, with an audience behind her/health/news/2024/usf-hosts-covid-retrospective.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of MedicineHealth Faculty/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxThe interdisciplinary research led by ÎÞÂëרÇø 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.External ArticleTue, 10 Dec 2024 14:26:23 How ultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer riskThe interdisciplinary research led by ÎÞÂëרÇø 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.Ganesh Halade and Timothy Yeatman in their lab/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during ÎÞÂëרÇø’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.External ArticleTue, 10 Dec 2024 09:00:10 ÎÞÂëרÇø sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during ÎÞÂëרÇø’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.Two researchers in a lab/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearch/health/news/2024/derm-lcoct.aspxDr. Thomas Beachkofsky uses the Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT) system to capture real-time 3D images of a patient’s skin.Allison LongThu, 05 Dec 2024 00:32:05 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health and Tampa VA announce revolutionary skin cancer detection technologyDr. Thomas Beachkofsky uses the Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT) system to capture real-time 3D images of a patient’s skin.Dr. Thomas Beachkofsky uses the Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT) system to capture real-time 3D images of a patient’s skin./health/news/2024/derm-lcoct.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2024/dave-scheiber-culture-coin.aspxAward winning writer Dave Scheiber was recognized as a ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Culture Champion for telling the story commemorating the 50-year journey of the Morsani College of Medicine.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanThu, 05 Dec 2024 00:18:12 Award-winning writer recognized as ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Culture ChampionAward winning writer Dave Scheiber was recognized as a ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Culture Champion for telling the story commemorating the 50-year journey of the Morsani College of Medicine.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/dave-scheiber-culture-coin.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2024/ybor-youth-clinic-recieves-ace-cert.aspxThe ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Ybor Youth Clinic has been awarded Gold Certification as an adolescent-centered health clinic from the Adolescent Health Initiative, becoming the first in Florida to receive this honor and reflecting the clinic's commitment to the highest standards of care.Cody R. Hawley, PhDWed, 04 Dec 2024 09:00:00 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Ybor Youth Clinic receives Gold Adolescent-Centered Environment Certification from the Adolescent Health InitiativeThe ÎÞÂëרÇø Health Ybor Youth Clinic has been awarded Gold Certification as an adolescent-centered health clinic from the Adolescent Health Initiative, becoming the first in Florida to receive this honor and reflecting the clinic's commitment to the highest standards of care.ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/ybor-youth-clinic-recieves-ace-cert.aspxMorsani College of Medicine/health/news/2024/bridge2ai-voice-data-release.aspxResearchers at ÎÞÂëרÇø 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.Cody R. Hawley, PhDMon, 02 Dec 2024 14:00:00 Landmark AI project led by ÎÞÂëרÇø Health harnesses voice to diagnose disease, releases first dataResearchers at ÎÞÂëרÇø 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. Yael Bensoussan at a podium with a Bridge2AI backdrop/health/news/2024/bridge2ai-voice-data-release.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/podcasts-infectious.aspxA new peer-reviewed study by ÎÞÂëרÇø Health researchers describes the advantages of podcasts for sharing credible information about infectious disease and includes a handy guide to leading podcasts in the field.Kurt LoftMon, 25 Nov 2024 10:32:38 ÎÞÂëרÇø Health researchers turn to podcasts to share information on infectious diseasesA new peer-reviewed study by ÎÞÂëרÇø Health researchers describes the advantages of podcasts for sharing credible information about infectious disease and includes a handy guide to leading podcasts in the field.A podcasting mic sits open in a conference room /health/news/2024/podcasts-infectious.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research