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![Group of nurses in Jamaica sit at desks joined by leaders from USF Health](/news/images/2024/jamaica-partnership/nursing.png)
New USF Health partnership to combat severe health care shortage in Jamaica
USF Health leaders are working with Jamaica’s largest hospital to address its serious shortage of health care professionals – helping optimize the efficiency of clinical operations and offer training for oncology nurses.
August 7, 2024Research and Innovation
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USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects
Faculty at the University of South Florida traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.
August 1, 2024Research and Innovation
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Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative
The five-year project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will create specialized infection control training and resources for fire and EMS personnel through a new training hub.
July 25, 2024Research and Innovation
![Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, USF study reveals](/news/images/2024/digital-food-ordering-drives-increased-indulgence-and-spending-usf-study-reveals/listing-image.jpg)
Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, USF study reveals
This study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.
July 23, 2024Research and Innovation
![USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat](/news/images/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/listing-image.jpg)
USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat
The collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.
July 12, 2024Research and Innovation
![University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University](/news/images/2024/usf-hosts-first-ever-summer-course-on-using-voice-and-ai-as-diagnostic-tool/list.jpg)
USF hosts first-ever summer course on using voice and AI as a diagnostic tool
In collaboration with the USF AI+X Institute, USF Health is helping train the next generation of medical professionals through the launch of its first-ever course dedicated to understanding how voice can be used as a biomarker for health.
July 9, 2024Research and Innovation, Student Success, USF Health
![The ROV Taurus on board the Research Vessel Western Flyer.](/news/images/2024/rov-taurus.jpeg)
USF and Florida Institute of Oceanography’s new remotely operated vehicle to advance deep-sea exploration and education
USF is the only university in the continental United States to own a remotely operated vehicle with such advanced capabilities, positioning it at the forefront of oceanographic research.
July 8, 2024Research and Innovation
![USF and Global Virus Network leaders sign an agreement at a table](/news/images/2024/gvn-collaboration/gallo-team.png)
New virology team demonstrates the global impact of research at USF Health
The Global Virus Network is relocating its international headquarters to the University of South Florida. With its leader, Dr. Robert Gallo, co-founder of HIV, comes his team of virologists whose expertise embody the importance of collaboration in medicine.
July 2, 2024Research and Innovation, USF Health
![Dr. Robert Gallo](/news/images/2024/gallo-profile-2024/gallo-listing.png)
Pioneering HIV researcher to begin new journey at USF
As 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.
July 1, 2024Research and Innovation, USF Health
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Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors ÌýÌý
Researchers followed a cohort of cancer survivors for more than a decade to determine the progression of their hearing loss after their chemotherapy treatment. The findings reveal a need to enhance patient support to improve quality of life and outcomes.Ìý
June 27, 2024Research and Innovation
![Two people meditate by the ocean](/news/images/2024/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep/listing.png)
Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleep
A University of South Florida-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.
June 24, 2024Research and Innovation
![Les Shaw and doctoral student Emilee Muster](/news/images/2024/usf-projects-selected-for-new-research-program-bring-the-potential-to-solve-critical-challenges/create-listing.png)
USF projects selected for new research program bring the potential to solve critical challenges
Four interdisciplinary teams of USF researchers have each been awarded up to $1 million in seed funding through the Collaborative Research Excellence and Translational Efforts awards – a new initiative designed to catalyze new research and enhance USF’s impact.
June 20, 2024Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation