/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 12:29:56 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/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/nursing/news/2024/jamaica-partnership.aspxUSF 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.External ArticleWed, 07 Aug 2024 13:23:37 New USF Health partnership to combat severe health care shortage in JamaicaUSF 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.Group of nurses in Jamaica sit at desks joined by leaders from USF Health/health/nursing/news/2024/jamaica-partnership.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Nursing,USF Health/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.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: 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 ßÙßÇÂþ»­. 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 ßÙßÇÂþ»­. With its leader, Dr. Robert Gallo, co-founder of HIV, comes his team of virologists whose expertise embody the importance of collaboration in medicine.USF and Global Virus Network leaders sign an agreement at a table/health/news/2024/gvn-collaboration.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthUSF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2024/gallo-profile-2024.aspxAs Dr. Robert Gallo and his virology team join USF Health, learn more about the co-founder of HIV’s journey and how a family tragedy inspired him to pursue medicine.External ArticleMon, 01 Jul 2024 00:31:56 Pioneering HIV researcher to begin new journey at USFAs Dr. Robert Gallo and his virology team join USF Health, learn more about the co-founder of HIV’s journey and how a family tragedy inspired him to pursue medicine.Dr. Robert Gallo/health/news/2024/gallo-profile-2024.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/chemo-drug-may-cause-significant-hearing-loss-in-longtime-cancer-survivors.aspxResearchers 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. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:33:44 Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors   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. Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors   /news/2024/chemo-drug-may-cause-significant-hearing-loss-in-longtime-cancer-survivors.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Department of Medical Engineering,MyUSF,USF Healthhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/tampa-general-hospital-names-usf-health-college-nursing-simulation-labTGH is investing $4.4 million over six years to support the planning, construction and implementation of the new lab, which will be named the Tampa General Hospital USF Health College of Nursing Simulation Lab.External ArticleThu, 28 Sep 2023 09:00:00 Tampa General Hospital and USF team up to strengthen pipeline of nurses with training and educationTGH is investing $4.4 million over six years to support the planning, construction and implementation of the new lab, which will be named the Tampa General Hospital USF Health College of Nursing Simulation Lab.Nursing students work in a simulation labhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/tampa-general-hospital-names-usf-health-college-nursing-simulation-labUSF FoundationCollege of Nursing,MyUSF,Tampa General Hospital,USF Healthhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-continues-landmark-dementia-prevention-research.aspxResearchers at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg campus have received a grant across the next five years from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging to continue ground breaking work in dementia prevention through a clinical research study called Active Mind.External ArticleWed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ continues landmark dementia prevention research with NIH awardResearchers at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg campus have received a grant across the next five years from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging to continue ground breaking work in dementia prevention through a clinical research study called Active Mind.Woman and man sit at computerhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-continues-landmark-dementia-prevention-research.aspxResearch and InnovationMyUSF,USF Health,ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburghttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/tampa-general-hospital-25m-gift-support-usf-athleticsThe $25 million investment will name the USF Athletics District and the Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence, which will feature key space for clinical behavioral health services.External ArticleThu, 07 Sep 2023 13:00:00 USF receives $25M gift from Tampa General Hospital to support USF Athletics DistrictThe $25 million investment will name the USF Athletics District and the Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence, which will feature key space for clinical behavioral health services.Graphic with the USF logo and Tampa General Hospital logohttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/tampa-general-hospital-25m-gift-support-usf-athleticsUSF Athletics,USF Foundation,University NewsMyUSF,Stadium,Tampa General Hospital,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundation,USF Healthhttps://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/centuries-old-teeth-could-indicate-the-effectiveness-of-pandemic-quarantines.aspxThrough DNA analysis, USF researchers will trace the evolution of genetics in individuals who died from the Black Death during quarantine, helping determine the effectiveness of containment measures, such as isolation and masks.Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Centuries-old teeth could indicate the effectiveness of pandemic quarantinesThrough DNA analysis, USF researchers will trace the evolution of genetics in individuals who died from the Black Death during quarantine, helping determine the effectiveness of containment measures, such as isolation and masks.Skull from plague/news/2023/centuries-old-teeth-could-indicate-the-effectiveness-of-pandemic-quarantines.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,USF Health/news/2023/state-budget-includes-significant-new-funding-for-usf-operations-and-several-major-projects.aspxThe Florida Legislature reached agreement on a state budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that includes transformational increases in recurring operational funding and new investments in several significant projects for the ßÙßÇÂþ»­. The budget builds on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for USF.Wed, 03 May 2023 08:00:00 State budget includes significant new funding for USF operations and several major projectsThe Florida Legislature reached agreement on a state budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that includes transformational increases in recurring operational funding and new investments in several significant projects for the ßÙßÇÂþ»­. The budget builds on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for USF.President Law (centered) is surrounded by students on the Florida House floor/news/2023/state-budget-includes-significant-new-funding-for-usf-operations-and-several-major-projects.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,USF Health,ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Sarasota-Manatee,ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburghttps://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 Healthhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/02/28/leaders-form-stronger-ties-at-usf-health-global-virus-network-signing-ceremony/The Global Virus Network encompasses the world’s foremost virologists from 71 centers of excellence in 40 nations – all working to prevent illness and death from viral diseases posing threats to humanity.External ArticleTue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Leaders form stronger ties at USF Health, Global Virus Network signing ceremonyThe Global Virus Network encompasses the world’s foremost virologists from 71 centers of excellence in 40 nations – all working to prevent illness and death from viral diseases posing threats to humanity.Group sits at table with USF Health backdrophttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/02/28/leaders-form-stronger-ties-at-usf-health-global-virus-network-signing-ceremony/USF HealthGlobal Virus Network,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2023/following-historic-legislative-year-usf-students-leaders-and-alumni-show-their-appreciation-during-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxMore than 100 students and alumni joined USF leadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for USF Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:35:00 Looking to build on USF’s historic legislative year, students, alumni and university leaders participate in USF Day at the CapitolMore than 100 students and alumni joined USF leadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for USF Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.Group gathers on the senate floor/news/2023/following-historic-legislative-year-usf-students-leaders-and-alumni-show-their-appreciation-during-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Nursing,Florida Legislature,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Tina Meketa,USF Health,ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburghttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/01/12/usf-health-northwell-health-tampa-general-and-formlabs-earn-national-recognition-for-3d-printed-nasal-swab-used-in-pandemic/USF has been awarded the Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its creation of the 3D-printed nasal swab, created in the early part of the pandemic as a solution to the disrupted commercial production of standard swabs that were critical in diagnostic testing for COVID-19.External ArticleFri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 USF Health earns national recognition for 3D-printed nasal swab used in pandemicUSF has been awarded the Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its creation of the 3D-printed nasal swab, created in the early part of the pandemic as a solution to the disrupted commercial production of standard swabs that were critical in diagnostic testing for COVID-19.Researcher shows 3D printed nasal swabhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/01/12/usf-health-northwell-health-tampa-general-and-formlabs-earn-national-recognition-for-3d-printed-nasal-swab-used-in-pandemic/Honors and AwardsCOVID-19,MyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/highlight-career-legacy-future-doctorsThe Marion B. Ridley Endowed Resident Fund supports residents in the Otolaryngology Residency Program at the Morsani College of Medicine. Residents can use the fund to pay for special training experiences and equipment.External ArticleTue, 13 Dec 2022 10:00:00 Husband of late USF physician gifts the university $1 million to benefit medical school residentsThe Marion B. Ridley Endowed Resident Fund supports residents in the Otolaryngology Residency Program at the Morsani College of Medicine. Residents can use the fund to pay for special training experiences and equipment.Photo of Marion Ridley and Mark Lundyhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/highlight-career-legacy-future-doctorsUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/11/01/camls-begins-to-research-virtual-and-augmented-reality-uses-in-simulation-training/With virtual and augmented reality becoming more prominent, the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation is expanding its research efforts to explore the use of virtual and augmented reality in medical simulation training.External ArticleTue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 CAMLS begins to research virtual and augmented reality uses in simulation trainingWith virtual and augmented reality becoming more prominent, the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation is expanding its research efforts to explore the use of virtual and augmented reality in medical simulation training.Man uses augmented reality goggleshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/11/01/camls-begins-to-research-virtual-and-augmented-reality-uses-in-simulation-training/Research and Innovation,USF HealthCAMLS,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/09/13/usf-health-cornell-earns-inaugural-nih-funding-to-create-artificial-intelligence-platform-for-using-voice-to-diagnose-disease/Artificial intelligence may soon help doctors diagnose and treat diseases, including cancer and depression, based on the sound of a patient’s voice. USF is leading the launch of a landmark National Institutes of Health-funded academic project that may establish voice as a biomarker used in clinical care.External ArticleTue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 USF Health awarded NIH funding to create artificial intelligence platform to diagnose disease using voiceArtificial intelligence may soon help doctors diagnose and treat diseases, including cancer and depression, based on the sound of a patient’s voice. USF is leading the launch of a landmark National Institutes of Health-funded academic project that may establish voice as a biomarker used in clinical care.Yael Bensoussan, MD, from USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, is a co-principal investigator for the NIH’s Bridge2AI, a multi-institution project. https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/09/13/usf-health-cornell-earns-inaugural-nih-funding-to-create-artificial-intelligence-platform-for-using-voice-to-diagnose-disease/USF HealthUSF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2022/carol-and-frank-morsani-commit-additional-7-million-to-support-the-university-of-south-florida.aspxLatest gift will advance geriatrics, business and provide student scholarships. Combined with $5 million announced in March for an on-campus stadium, the couple have recently committed $12 million to USF.Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Carol and Frank Morsani commit additional $7 million to support the ßÙßÇÂþ»­Latest gift will advance geriatrics, business and provide student scholarships. Combined with $5 million announced in March for an on-campus stadium, the couple have recently committed $12 million to USF.Carol and Frank Morsani/news/2022/carol-and-frank-morsani-commit-additional-7-million-to-support-the-university-of-south-florida.aspxUSF FoundationMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/06/08/usf-awarded-3-2-million-to-contribute-to-development-of-blood-tests-for-alzheimers-disease/The new funding dovetails with a $44.4 million, five-year NIH grant awarded last year to test whether computerized brain training can reduce dementia risk in older adults.External ArticleWed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 USF awarded $3.2 million to contribute to development of blood tests for Alzheimer’s diseaseThe new funding dovetails with a $44.4 million, five-year NIH grant awarded last year to test whether computerized brain training can reduce dementia risk in older adults.Doctor holds blood tube.https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/06/08/usf-awarded-3-2-million-to-contribute-to-development-of-blood-tests-for-alzheimers-disease/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/04/11/quality-of-fat-input-determines-output-of-kidney-and-cardiac-health-and-repair-says-usf-health-study/Breakthrough research uncovers how a certain type of healthy fat found in Omega-3 fish oil, such as salmon and tuna, works in tandem with enzymes from the spleen to clear the inflammation in a damaged heart.External ArticleTue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 USF Health study finds quality of fat input determines output of kidney and cardiac health and repairBreakthrough research uncovers how a certain type of healthy fat found in Omega-3 fish oil, such as salmon and tuna, works in tandem with enzymes from the spleen to clear the inflammation in a damaged heart.Fish oil capsuleshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2022/04/11/quality-of-fat-input-determines-output-of-kidney-and-cardiac-health-and-repair-says-usf-health-study/Research and InnovationUSF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2022/usf-leaders-thank-state-legislators-for-historic-support-in-this-years-session.aspxThe ßÙßÇÂþ»­ community is celebrating a historically successful legislative session by thanking the state legislators who have proposed hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding for USF across all three campuses and USF Health.Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 USF leaders thank state legislators for historic support in this year’s sessionThe ßÙßÇÂþ»­ community is celebrating a historically successful legislative session by thanking the state legislators who have proposed hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding for USF across all three campuses and USF Health.ßÙßÇÂþ»­ students, President Law and Rocky gather at the FL State Capitol building/news/2022/usf-leaders-thank-state-legislators-for-historic-support-in-this-years-session.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,USF Health,ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Sarasota-Manatee,ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg/news/2022/interdisciplinary-team-launches-metropolitan-food-program.aspxLinking human health to the environment, a growing team of scientists is working together to enhance the impact of microbiomes in a new multifaceted venture called the USF Metropolitan Food Project (MFP). The goal of the project is to address how environmental changes impact food nutrition, and in turn, human health and the risk of viral pandemics.Rocky D. BullWed, 26 Jan 2022 10:30:00 Physicians, anthropologists and marine biologists start at the soil in launch of program to address nature’s impact on human healthLinking human health to the environment, a growing team of scientists is working together to enhance the impact of microbiomes in a new multifaceted venture called the USF Metropolitan Food Project (MFP). The goal of the project is to address how environmental changes impact food nutrition, and in turn, human health and the risk of viral pandemics.Photo displays a mix of fresh vegetables./news/2022/interdisciplinary-team-launches-metropolitan-food-program.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Patel College of Global Sustainability,Sandra C. Roa,USF Health/news/2021/twenty-years-usf-community-reflects-on-the-9-11-terrorist-attacks-and-how-the-tragedy-has-shaped-countless-careers.aspxFrom expertise in anti-terrorism to veterans services and providing sustained medical treatment to survivors, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have shaped countless careers at USF.Rocky D. BullWed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Twenty years: USF community reflects on the 9/11 terrorist attacks and how the tragedy has shaped countless careersFrom expertise in anti-terrorism to veterans services and providing sustained medical treatment to survivors, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have shaped countless careers at USF.Riffatul Islam, ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Sarasota-Manatee campus governor/news/2021/twenty-years-usf-community-reflects-on-the-9-11-terrorist-attacks-and-how-the-tragedy-has-shaped-countless-careers.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,USF Health,ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Sarasota-Manatee campus,ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg campus,veteranshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/08/11/usf-health-a-site-for-clinical-trial-testing-moderna-covid-vaccine-for-children-age-6-months-to-11-years/The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to less than 11 years.External ArticleThu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 USF Health a clinical trial testing site for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for younger childrenThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to less than 11 years.Vial of Moderna vaccinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/08/11/usf-health-a-site-for-clinical-trial-testing-moderna-covid-vaccine-for-children-age-6-months-to-11-years/COVID-19,Research and Innovation,USF HealthMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/07/29/usf-health-joins-national-study-testing-how-well-covid-19-vaccine-prevents-spread-of-sars-cov-2-in-young-adults/The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has begun enrolling university students and other young adults, including those not planning to be vaccinated, for an expanded nationwide study evaluating coronavirus infection and transmission in people ages 18 through 29.External ArticleThu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 USF Health joins national study testing how well COVID-19 vaccine prevents spread of SARS-CoV-2 in young adultsThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has begun enrolling university students and other young adults, including those not planning to be vaccinated, for an expanded nationwide study evaluating coronavirus infection and transmission in people ages 18 through 29.Man gets vaccinatedhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/07/29/usf-health-joins-national-study-testing-how-well-covid-19-vaccine-prevents-spread-of-sars-cov-2-in-young-adults/Research and InnovationMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2021/university-of-south-florida-raises-more-than-100-million-in-private-gifts-for-the-third-straight-year.aspxEven in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ community rallied together during fiscal year 2021 to support students, faculty and staff by raising in excess of $110 million.Rocky D. BullTue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ raises more than $100 million in private gifts for the third straight yearEven in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ community rallied together during fiscal year 2021 to support students, faculty and staff by raising in excess of $110 million.Rendering of USF Football Indoor Practice Facility/news/2021/university-of-south-florida-raises-more-than-100-million-in-private-gifts-for-the-third-straight-year.aspxUniversity NewsJudy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundation,USF Healthhttps://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 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ 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 ßÙßÇÂþ»­, as name is announced and search for inaugural leader beginsTampa General Hospital and the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ 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/2021/06/14/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/blog/2021/02/17/1-million-gift-to-usf-will-advance-lung-research/The ßÙßÇÂþ»­ has received a $1 million gift to fund research to detect and prevent severe lung scarring. Philanthropist Timothy Ubben made the gift to support research led by his doctor, Jose D. Herazo-Maya, USF Health’s newly appointed associate chief of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine.External ArticleWed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 $1 million gift to USF will advance lung researchThe ßÙßÇÂþ»­ has received a $1 million gift to fund research to detect and prevent severe lung scarring. Philanthropist Timothy Ubben made the gift to support research led by his doctor, Jose D. Herazo-Maya, USF Health’s newly appointed associate chief of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine.Jose D. Herazo-Maya, associate chief of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/02/17/1-million-gift-to-usf-will-advance-lung-research/Research and Innovation,USF Health,University NewsUSF Health/news/2021/usf-welcomes-super-bowl-lv-to-tampa.aspxThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers make NFL history, becoming the first team to win the Super Bowl on their home field. Raymond James Stadium is also home to the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Bulls football team, just one of the many connections between USF and Super Bowl LV.Rocky D. BullWed, 03 Feb 2021 07:00:00 Congratulations to the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay BuccaneersThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers make NFL history, becoming the first team to win the Super Bowl on their home field. Raymond James Stadium is also home to the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Bulls football team, just one of the many connections between USF and Super Bowl LV.Super Bowl 55/news/2021/usf-welcomes-super-bowl-lv-to-tampa.aspxUniversity NewsBlack Leadership Network,Center for Justice Research & Policy,Center for Urban Transportation Research,Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute,Super Bowl,USF Football,USF Healthhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/07/23/tampa-general-hospital-university-of-south-florida-strengthen-affiliation/?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeTGH and ßÙßÇÂþ»­ sign founding document that will create a new organization dedicated to world-class patient care, education and research.External ArticleThu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Tampa General Hospital, ßÙßÇÂþ»­ strengthen affiliationTGH and ßÙßÇÂþ»­ sign founding document that will create a new organization dedicated to world-class patient care, education and research.Tampa General Hospitalhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/07/23/tampa-general-hospital-university-of-south-florida-strengthen-affiliation/?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeUniversity NewsTampa General Hospital,USF Health