/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 16:41:29 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/health/public-health/news/2024/navs.aspxFaculty members in the USF College of Public Health have received a nearly $13 million federal grant to assist Florida families sign up and make decisions about the future of their medical coverage.External ArticleTue, 03 Sep 2024 09:04:41 Major USF award helps Floridians better navigate health careFaculty members in the USF College of Public Health have received a nearly $13 million federal grant to assist Florida families sign up and make decisions about the future of their medical coverage.Three people sit at a table/health/public-health/news/2024/navs.aspxCommunity Partnerships,USF HealthCollege of Public Health/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 Health/health/news/2024/usf_names_new_public_health_dean.aspxDr. Sten Vermund is the current president of the Global Virus Network, which recently moved its international headquarters to USF. He joins USF after serving as dean of the Yale School of Public Health and as professor in pediatrics and clinical professor in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine.External ArticleThu, 08 Aug 2024 11:02:42 USF names new dean for the USF Health College of Public HealthDr. Sten Vermund is the current president of the Global Virus Network, which recently moved its international headquarters to USF. He joins USF after serving as dean of the Yale School of Public Health and as professor in pediatrics and clinical professor in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine.Headshot of Sten Vermund and graphic says, "Welcoming the new USF Health College of Public Health Dean Sten Vermund"/health/news/2024/usf_names_new_public_health_dean.aspxUSF HealthCollege of Public Health,MyUSF,USF Health/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 Health/health/news/2024/tcop_opens_new_home_in_downtown_tampa.aspxThe PharmD program is now located in USF Health's Water Street location and offers a variety of cutting-edge opportunities, such as holographic technology and a dedicated space for college entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to potential partners and investors.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2024 15:41:05 USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy opens new home in downtown TampaThe PharmD program is now located in USF Health's Water Street location and offers a variety of cutting-edge opportunities, such as holographic technology and a dedicated space for college entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to potential partners and investors.Group cuts a giant ribbon at the Taneja College of Pharmacy building/health/news/2024/tcop_opens_new_home_in_downtown_tampa.aspxUSF HealthMyUSF,Taneja College of Pharmacy/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/news/2024/usf-hosts-first-ever-summer-course-on-using-voice-and-ai-as-diagnostic-tool.aspxIn 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.Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:00:00 USF hosts first-ever summer course on using voice and AI as a diagnostic toolIn 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-hosts-first-ever-summer-course-on-using-voice-and-ai-as-diagnostic-tool.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student Success,USF HealthDonna Smith,MyUSF,One USF,USF Health/health/news/2024/gvn-collaboration.aspxThe 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.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 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.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/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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/mathyk-space-2024.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,MyUSF/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,MyUSF/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 Hospital/health/public-health/news/2024/camls-training.aspxThe immersive training initiative, designed to equip emergency clinicians with essential skills for managing high-volume and high-acuity scenarios, involved undergraduates from the University of South Florida College of Public Health's Simulation Operations course.External ArticleFri, 19 Apr 2024 13:30:25 USF students contribute to mass casualty incident trainingThe immersive training initiative, designed to equip emergency clinicians with essential skills for managing high-volume and high-acuity scenarios, involved undergraduates from the University of South Florida College of Public Health's Simulation Operations course.A student applies fake blood, or moulage, to the arm of another student to simulate injuries with astonishing authenticity./health/public-health/news/2024/camls-training.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthCAMLS,College of Public Health,MyUSF/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 Medicine/news/2023/university-of-south-florida-names-college-of-public-health-building-after-samuel-p-bell.aspxThe late Samuel P. Bell III, is considered the “father” of USF’s College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of USF and Florida residents. The former House leader and husband of USF President Emerita Betty Castor passed away on March 14.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 University of South Florida names College of Public Health building after Samuel P. Bell, IIIThe late Samuel P. Bell III, is considered the “father” of USF’s College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of USF and Florida residents. The former House leader and husband of USF President Emerita Betty Castor passed away on March 14.Group gives "Go Bulls" sign in front of building/news/2023/university-of-south-florida-names-college-of-public-health-building-after-samuel-p-bell.aspxUSF HealthCollege of Public Health,Kevin Watler,MyUSF,USF Foundation/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. Petersburghttps://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 Medicinehttps://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 Health/news/2023/usf-infectious-disease-researcher-john-adams-provides-insight-on-the-recent-malaria-outbreak.aspxDistinguished University Professor John Adams and his team are doing pioneering work in researching for a vaccine for malaria, specifically vivax malaria. This Q&A addresses common questions related to malaria.Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 USF infectious disease researcher John Adams provides insight on the recent malaria outbreakDistinguished University Professor John Adams and his team are doing pioneering work in researching for a vaccine for malaria, specifically vivax malaria. This Q&A addresses common questions related to malaria.A mosquito/news/2023/usf-infectious-disease-researcher-john-adams-provides-insight-on-the-recent-malaria-outbreak.aspxUSF HealthCollege of Public Healthhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/nursingnews/usf-college-of-nursing-unveils-the-mo-bull-nurse-medical-clinic/With the help of a four-year, $3.85 million federal grant, the Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic will advance nursing education and increase access to health care in medically underserved areas throughout the Tampa Bay region.External ArticleMon, 03 Apr 2023 08:00:00 USF College of Nursing unveils the Mo-Bull Nurse Medical ClinicWith the help of a four-year, $3.85 million federal grant, the Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic will advance nursing education and increase access to health care in medically underserved areas throughout the Tampa Bay region.Group lines up to pose in front of the Mo-Bulls Nurse Medical Clinichttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/nursingnews/usf-college-of-nursing-unveils-the-mo-bull-nurse-medical-clinic/USF HealthCollege of Nursing,MyUSF,USF Health/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 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 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 Medicine/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,MyUSFhttps://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 Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/nursingnews/usf-college-of-nursing-secures-four-year-3-85-million-hrsa-grant-for-a-mobile-health-unit-to-advance-nursing-education-and-improve-health-in-disadvantaged-tampa-bay-communities/The University of South Florida College of Nursing is advancing nursing education and increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas through a nurse-managed Mobile Health Unit (MHU) with the help of a four-year $3.85 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant.External ArticleThu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 USF College of Nursing secures nearly $4 million in federal funding to launch mobile health unitThe University of South Florida College of Nursing is advancing nursing education and increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas through a nurse-managed Mobile Health Unit (MHU) with the help of a four-year $3.85 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant.USF College of Nursing Medical Response Unithttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/nursingnews/usf-college-of-nursing-secures-four-year-3-85-million-hrsa-grant-for-a-mobile-health-unit-to-advance-nursing-education-and-improve-health-in-disadvantaged-tampa-bay-communities/USF HealthCollege of Nursing,MyUSF/news/2022/usf-students-collaborating-with-hillsborough-county-to-help-prepare-refugee-women-for-hurricane-season.aspxThrough a College of Public Health course, students are paired with refugee women to explore local resources and develop customized emergency plans together.Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 USF students collaborating with Hillsborough County to help prepare refugee women for hurricane seasonThrough a College of Public Health course, students are paired with refugee women to explore local resources and develop customized emergency plans together.Helping prepare refugee women for hurricane season/news/2022/usf-students-collaborating-with-hillsborough-county-to-help-prepare-refugee-women-for-hurricane-season.aspxUSF HealthCassidy Delamarter,College of Public Health,Hurricane,MyUSFhttps://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 Medicine/news/2022/covid-19-mortality-rate-five-times-higher-among-labor-retail-and-service-workers-study-reveals.aspxA USF College of Public Health study shows correlations between COVID-19 mortality rates and the socioeconomic position, gender, ethnicity and race of working adults.Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 COVID-19 mortality rate five times higher among labor, retail and service workers, study revealsA USF College of Public Health study shows correlations between COVID-19 mortality rates and the socioeconomic position, gender, ethnicity and race of working adults.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2022/covid-19-mortality-rate-five-times-higher-among-labor-retail-and-service-workers-study-reveals.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthCassidy Delamarter,College of Public Health,MyUSF,Researchhttps://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 Medicine/news/2021/philanthropist-timothy-ubben-gives-5-million-to-usf-health-to-fight-pulmonary-fibrosis.aspxThe University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida 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.University of South Florida: 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 Medicine/news/2021/1million-gift-support-aging-education-research.aspxThe University of South Florida today announced a $1 million gift from Reliance Medical Centers to the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and USF Health to support innovative programs that focus on geriatric health care.Rocky D. BullThu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF receives $1 million gift to support aging education and researchThe University of South Florida today announced a $1 million gift from Reliance Medical Centers to the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and USF Health to support innovative programs that focus on geriatric health care.USF faculty and administrators receiving a $1 million check from Reliance Medical Centers /news/2021/1million-gift-support-aging-education-research.aspxUSF Health,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/efforts-under-way-to-assist-the-critical-local-nursing-shortage-through-usf-health-college-of-nursing.aspxThe USF Health College of Nursing, in collaboration with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will soon launch a program to address the critical workforce shortage due to nurses leaving the profession in record numbers.External ArticleWed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Efforts under way to assist the critical local nursing shortage through USF Health College of Nursing and Sarasota Memorial Hospital collaborationThe USF Health College of Nursing, in collaboration with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will soon launch a program to address the critical workforce shortage due to nurses leaving the profession in record numbers.A Sarasota Memorial Hospital nurse performs an ultrasound on a patient's armhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/efforts-under-way-to-assist-the-critical-local-nursing-shortage-through-usf-health-college-of-nursing.aspxCOVID-19,USF Health,University NewsCollege of Nursing,MyUSF/news/2021/how-geraldine-mckinnon-twine-became-a-nursing-trailblazer.aspxGeraldine McKinnon Twine, a retired nurse practitioner and USF alumna, broke barriers in nursing during a segregated era, becoming the first black nurse to integrate Tampa General Hospital. Her dedication to education and service inspired her children to achieve academic success, with one establishing an endowed scholarship at USF in her honor.Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:17:50 The legacy of a nursing trailblazerGeraldine McKinnon Twine, a retired nurse practitioner and USF alumna, broke barriers in nursing during a segregated era, becoming the first black nurse to integrate Tampa General Hospital. Her dedication to education and service inspired her children to achieve academic success, with one establishing an endowed scholarship at USF in her honor.The legacy of a nursing trailblazer/news/2021/how-geraldine-mckinnon-twine-became-a-nursing-trailblazer.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Nursinghttps://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/2021/07/21/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 University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida, as name is announced and search for inaugural leader beginsTampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida 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 Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/07/15/academically-competitive-and-diverse-incoming-medical-class-makes-history-for-usf-health-morsani-college-of-medicine/The incoming first-year students to the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) represent the strongest class academically and the most diverse group of students in the college’s history.External ArticleThu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Academically competitive and diverse: Incoming medical class makes history for USF Health Morsani College of MedicineThe incoming first-year students to the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) represent the strongest class academically and the most diverse group of students in the college’s history.Incoming medical studentshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/07/15/academically-competitive-and-diverse-incoming-medical-class-makes-history-for-usf-health-morsani-college-of-medicine/USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute,MyUSFhttps://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 University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida 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,TEDDYhttps://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 University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida 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 Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/06/17/usf-health-college-of-nursing-and-port-tampa-bay-announce-new-partnership-on-bringing-clinical-outreach-services-to-the-vulnerable-seafaring-community/The USF College of Nursing has partnered with Port Tampa Bay to create the first-of-its-kind on-site nurse-managed clinical outreach to provide direct care for the thousands of seafarers whose global maritime routes bring them to Port Tampa Bay each year.External ArticleThu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 USF College of Nursing and Port Tampa Bay announce partnership to bring clinical outreach services to the vulnerable seafaring communityThe USF College of Nursing has partnered with Port Tampa Bay to create the first-of-its-kind on-site nurse-managed clinical outreach to provide direct care for the thousands of seafarers whose global maritime routes bring them to Port Tampa Bay each year.Port Tampa Bayhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/06/17/usf-health-college-of-nursing-and-port-tampa-bay-announce-new-partnership-on-bringing-clinical-outreach-services-to-the-vulnerable-seafaring-community/USF HealthCollege of Nursing,MyUSF,Port Tampa Bayhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/06/14/patient-commits-estate-gift-to-advance-womens-heart-health-skin-cancer-research-and-alzheimers-caregiver-education-at-usf/Community volunteer and USF Health patient Bruce Mackey has made a $1.8 million estate gift to USF Health to fund a women’s heart health professorship, dermatology research endowment and caregiver education programs at the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center.External ArticleMon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Patient commits estate gift to advance women’s heart health, skin cancer research and Alzheimer’s caregiver education at USFCommunity volunteer and USF Health patient Bruce Mackey has made a $1.8 million estate gift to USF Health to fund a women’s heart health professorship, dermatology research endowment and caregiver education programs at the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center.Donor Bruce Mackey is seated at a table surrounded by USF Health physicians and leaders.https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/06/14/patient-commits-estate-gift-to-advance-womens-heart-health-skin-cancer-research-and-alzheimers-caregiver-education-at-usf/USF HealthByrd Alzheimer’s Center,MyUSF,USF Healthhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-and-moffitt-cancer-center-take-steps-to-diversify-the-field-of-genetic-counseling/The USF College of Public Health made headlines in 2016 as the first university in Florida to offer a MSPH degree in genetic counseling. Now it’s getting noticed again with its newest graduate Stefania Alastre becoming the first Spanish-speaking genetic counselor for Moffitt Cancer Center.External ArticleMon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 COPH and Moffitt Cancer Center take steps to diversify the field of genetic counselingThe USF College of Public Health made headlines in 2016 as the first university in Florida to offer a MSPH degree in genetic counseling. Now it’s getting noticed again with its newest graduate Stefania Alastre becoming the first Spanish-speaking genetic counselor for Moffitt Cancer Center.USF alumna Stefania Alastrehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-and-moffitt-cancer-center-take-steps-to-diversify-the-field-of-genetic-counseling/USF Health,University NewsCollege of Public Healthhttps://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 Medicinehttps://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 Medicine/news/2021/usf-college-of-nursing-works-to-battle-opioid-crisis.aspxThe University of South Florida College of Nursing is combatting the opioid crisis in rural America by equipping advanced pain specialists with integrative pain management techniques.Rocky D. BullMon, 12 Apr 2021 08:00:00 USF College of Nursing works to battle opioid crisisThe University of South Florida College of Nursing is combatting the opioid crisis in rural America by equipping advanced pain specialists with integrative pain management techniques.Pain Fellows get hands on experience during cadaver course/news/2021/usf-college-of-nursing-works-to-battle-opioid-crisis.aspxUSF HealthAdvanced Pain Management,College of Nursing,Opioidshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/04/07/usf-health-led-global-team-searches-for-vaccine-to-prevent-p-vivax-malaria/With the support of a five-year, $4.86-million National Institutes of Health grant, Distinguished University/USF Health Professor John Adams, PhD, leads a team of international researchers focused on accelerating the discovery of a vaccine against Plasmodium vivax malaria, a major global health problem.External ArticleMon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 USF Health-led global team searches for vaccine to prevent P. vivax malariaWith the support of a five-year, $4.86-million National Institutes of Health grant, Distinguished University/USF Health Professor John Adams, PhD, leads a team of international researchers focused on accelerating the discovery of a vaccine against Plasmodium vivax malaria, a major global health problem.Mosquitoes used by Dr. Adams and his team to study malaria parasites are kept in secure containers in an insectary at UShttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/04/07/usf-health-led-global-team-searches-for-vaccine-to-prevent-p-vivax-malaria/USF HealthCollege of Public Health,MyUSF,Researchhttps://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 University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida 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,MyUSFhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-research-team-finds-chlorine-dioxide-gas-99-91-effective-against-covid-19-virus/COVID-19 has taught us a lot of things. And one of the more important lessons has been the need for thorough, fast and effective disinfecting measures. A team of researchers from the USF College of Public Health’s Center for Environmental/Occupational Risk Analysis and Management set out to determine how effective commercially available chlorine dioxide gas products were in reducing COVID-19 viral loads on face masks and surfaces.External ArticleMon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Public Health research team finds chlorine dioxide gas 99.91% effective against COVID-19 virusCOVID-19 has taught us a lot of things. And one of the more important lessons has been the need for thorough, fast and effective disinfecting measures. A team of researchers from the USF College of Public Health’s Center for Environmental/Occupational Risk Analysis and Management set out to determine how effective commercially available chlorine dioxide gas products were in reducing COVID-19 viral loads on face masks and surfaces.A graphic depiction of COVID-19 virushttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-research-team-finds-chlorine-dioxide-gas-99-91-effective-against-covid-19-virus/Research and Innovation,USF HealthCollege of Public Healthhttps://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 Medicine