Health News Feed/health/news/Recent posts from Health Newsen-usFri, 14 Mar 2025 01:46:56 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)USF Health virologist Dr. Christian Bréchot elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology/health/news/2025/brechot-microbiology.aspxChristian Bréchot, MD, PhD, senior associate dean for Research for Global Affairs and AVP in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology.Nora SamaranayakeThu, 13 Mar 2025 10:24:58 USF 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 USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/brechot-microbiology.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine,ResearchAfter 30 years of misdiagnosis, USF Health helps patient breathe again/health/news/2025/voice-center-grateful-patient.aspxAfter 30 years of misdiagnosis, Cookie finally discovered why she couldn't breathe properly. USF Health Voice Center laryngologist Dr. Abdel-Aty provided the "life-changing" answer other doctors missed.Story, photos and video: Allison Long | USF HealthTue, 11 Mar 2025 21:21:54 After 30 years of misdiagnosis, USF Health helps patient breathe againAfter 30 years of misdiagnosis, Cookie finally discovered why she couldn't breathe properly. USF 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 CareCollegia Olympics crown new champion/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 MedicineDemand for biomedical engineers drives USF to expand department/news/2025/demand-for-biomedical-engineers-drives-usf-to-expand-department.aspxRenovations are underway to expand USF’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 USF to expand departmentRenovations are underway to expand USF’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,ResearchOBGYN department administrator recognized as USF Health Culture Champion/health/news/2025/kaitlin-brandt-culture-champion.aspxMorsani College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology department administrator was recognized as the USF 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 USF Health Culture ChampionMorsani College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology department administrator was recognized as the USF Health Culture Champion for professionalism, integrity and dedication.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/kaitlin-brandt-culture-champion.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of MedicineNationally-recognized health care providers, leading academics and state leaders address access to cancer treatment in Florida’s rural communitieshttps://www.tgh.org/news/tgh-press-releases/2025/march/providers-leading-academics-state-leaders-address-access-cancer-treatment-rural-communitiesThe USF 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 USF 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 MedicineGlobal experts convene to explore the cutting-edge science of microbiomes/health/news/2025/microbiome-conference.aspxExperts from around the world recently gathered at USF 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 USF Health to talk about advances in the science of microbiomes.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/microbiome-conference.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,ResearchRecord-breaking USF Health Research Day showcases innovation and discovery/health/news/2025/record-breaking-research-day-showcases-innovation.aspxMore than 500 students, residents, trainees, faculty and leaders came together for the 35th annual USF Health Research Day, the largest research-focused event at the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV and the keynote celebration of health sciences research at the four USF Health colleges.Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:07:32 Record-breaking USF Health Research Day showcases innovation and discoveryMore than 500 students, residents, trainees, faculty and leaders came together for the 35th annual USF Health Research Day, the largest research-focused event at the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV and the keynote celebration of health sciences research at the four USF Health colleges.Parth Shah presenting his research poster/health/news/2025/record-breaking-research-day-showcases-innovation.aspxResearchStudent veteran and campus first responders help save a lifehttps://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 HealthUSF Health partners with Pepperjack’s Kids Running Program, City of Tampa to advance nutrition education/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, USF 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 USF 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, USF 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 MedicineTampa General, Lifepoint Health and USF Health celebrate opening of Florida’s first behavioral health teaching hospital/health/news/2025/floridas-first-behavioral-health-teaching-hospital.aspxTampa General Hospital, Lifepoint Health, and the USF 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 USF Health celebrate opening of Florida’s first behavioral health teaching hospitalTampa General Hospital, Lifepoint Health, and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine formally cut the ribbon today and celebrated the grand opening of the TGH Behavioral Health Hospital.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/floridas-first-behavioral-health-teaching-hospital.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient CareDr. Erica Herzog, USF Health Research Day keynote speaker, researches pulmonary fibrosis/health/news/2025/herzog-research-day.aspxDr. Erica Herzog, USF 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, USF Health Research Day keynote speaker, researches pulmonary fibrosisDr. Erica Herzog, USF 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.aspxResearchUSF Health establishes new center to advance hypertension and kidney disease research/health/news/2025/new-hypertension-and-kidney-research-center.aspxUSF 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 USF Health establishes new center to advance hypertension and kidney disease researchUSF 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,ResearchMorsani College of Medicine welcomes newest inductees of Academy of Distinguished Educators/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 MedicineCOVID-19 may provide new clues on how to treat deadly lung disease/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 USF 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 USF Health researcher.Dr. Jose Herazo-Maya conducts research on pulmonary fibrosis, a deadly lung disease./health/news/2025/pulmonary-fibrosis.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,ResearchUSF Health pioneer recognized for years of dedication to interprofessional education/health/news/2025/dawn-schocken-ipe-award.aspxDawn Schocken was recognized for her tireless commitment to the mission of interprofessional education at USF Health.Story and photo by Freddie ColemanWed, 22 Jan 2025 08:25:32 USF Health pioneer recognized for years of dedication to interprofessional educationDawn Schocken was recognized for her tireless commitment to the mission of interprofessional education at USF Health.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/dawn-schocken-ipe-award.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of MedicineA grateful mom gives back after lifesaving care from USF Health, TGHhttps://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 USF 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 USF 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 USF 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 CareH5N1: How worried should we be?/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxExperts from USF 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 USF Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,ResearchHow to stick to your New Year’s resolutions according to USF Health experts/news/2024/how-to-stick-to-your-new-years-resolutions-according-to-usf-health-experts.aspxUSF 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 USF Health expertsUSF 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.aspxResearchHow gift giving boosts your health and well-being/news/2024/how-gift-giving-boosts-your-health-and-well-being.aspxA USF 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 USF 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.aspxResearch2024 marks a decade of growth for USF Health under leadership of Charles J. Lockwood/health/news/2024/lockwood-decade.aspx2024 marks ten years of leadership for Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of USF Health and dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.Lisa Greene SmithThu, 19 Dec 2024 14:35:13 2024 marks a decade of growth for USF Health under leadership of Charles J. Lockwood2024 marks ten years of leadership for Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of USF Health and dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM /health/news/2024/lockwood-decade.aspxMorsani College of MedicineHealth FacultyUSF Health launches state-funded hyperbaric oxygen therapy trial with first patient/health/news/2024/speaker-renner-visits-hbot-center.aspxFlorida House Speaker Paul Renner visited the USF 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 USF Health launches state-funded hyperbaric oxygen therapy trial with first patientFlorida House Speaker Paul Renner visited the USF 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.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/speaker-renner-visits-hbot-center.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,ResearchCOPH student presents study on hazards of artificial turf/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,ResearchUSF Health models civic dialogue, free speech at COVID Conversations conference/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. USF 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 USF 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. USF 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 FacultyHow ultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer risk/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxThe interdisciplinary research led by ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV 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 ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV 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,ResearchUSF sets new record with $738 million in research funding/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during USF’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 USF sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’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.aspxResearchUSF Health and Tampa VA announce revolutionary skin cancer detection technology/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 USF 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 CareAward-winning writer recognized as USF Health Culture Champion/health/news/2024/dave-scheiber-culture-coin.aspxAward winning writer Dave Scheiber was recognized as a USF 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 USF Health Culture ChampionAward winning writer Dave Scheiber was recognized as a USF Health Culture Champion for telling the story commemorating the 50-year journey of the Morsani College of Medicine.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/dave-scheiber-culture-coin.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of MedicineUSF Health Ybor Youth Clinic receives Gold Adolescent-Centered Environment Certification from the Adolescent Health Initiative/health/news/2024/ybor-youth-clinic-recieves-ace-cert.aspxThe USF 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 USF Health Ybor Youth Clinic receives Gold Adolescent-Centered Environment Certification from the Adolescent Health InitiativeThe USF 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.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/ybor-youth-clinic-recieves-ace-cert.aspxMorsani College of MedicineLandmark AI project led by USF Health harnesses voice to diagnose disease, releases first data/health/news/2024/bridge2ai-voice-data-release.aspxResearchers at USF Health, as part of a multi-institutional project investigating voice as a biomarker for disease, have published the first clinically validated voice dataset to an online AI platform where it will be an invaluable resource for researchers across the globe.Cody R. Hawley, PhDMon, 02 Dec 2024 14:00:00 Landmark AI project led by USF Health harnesses voice to diagnose disease, releases first dataResearchers at USF Health, as part of a multi-institutional project investigating voice as a biomarker for disease, have published the first clinically validated voice dataset to an online AI platform where it will be an invaluable resource for researchers across the globe.Dr. Yael Bensoussan at a podium with a Bridge2AI backdrop/health/news/2024/bridge2ai-voice-data-release.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,ResearchUSF Health researchers turn to podcasts to share information on infectious diseases/health/news/2024/podcasts-infectious.aspxA new peer-reviewed study by USF 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 USF Health researchers turn to podcasts to share information on infectious diseasesA new peer-reviewed study by USF 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,ResearchUSF Health honors Patti Lane with a Culture Coin for excellence in coordinating patient care/health/news/2024/cc-patti-lane-2024.aspxFor her exceptional commitment to patients and her embodiment of USF Health’s core values, Lane was recently nominated as a Culture Champion.Ryan RossyWed, 20 Nov 2024 00:39:04 USF Health honors Patti Lane with a Culture Coin for excellence in coordinating patient careFor her exceptional commitment to patients and her embodiment of USF Health’s core values, Lane was recently nominated as a Culture Champion.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/cc-patti-lane-2024.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine,Patient CareHealth FacultyFrom a dedicated benefactor, a final gifthttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/dedicated-benefactor-final-giftThe ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV received a $6.5 million estate gift that will go toward the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute. The gift comes from a recently deceased anonymous benefactor who had regularly donated to the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center in smaller increments since 2002. However, a gift of this size was unexpected.External ArticleMon, 18 Nov 2024 09:30:46 From a dedicated benefactor, a final giftThe ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV received a $6.5 million estate gift that will go toward the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute. The gift comes from a recently deceased anonymous benefactor who had regularly donated to the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center in smaller increments since 2002. However, a gift of this size was unexpected.Researchers at the Byrd Institute are working toward a cure for Alzheimer's diseasehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/dedicated-benefactor-final-giftMorsani College of MedicineIPE Day 2024 addresses nutrition, food insecurity, community health/health/news/2024/ipe-day-2024.aspxIPE Day 2024 meets Iron Chef. This year's event focuses on how food scarcity and food deserts play a role in community health and long-term patient outcomes.Story and photos by Freddie Coleman; Video by Ryan RossyFri, 15 Nov 2024 16:46:49 IPE Day 2024 addresses nutrition, food insecurity, community healthIPE Day 2024 meets Iron Chef. This year's event focuses on how food scarcity and food deserts play a role in community health and long-term patient outcomes.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/ipe-day-2024.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,PA Program,Physical TherapyUSF and TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa Bay/news/2024/usf-and-tgh-partner-with-robotics-company-to-become-the-first-to-bring-life-saving-surgical-technology-to-tampa-bay.aspxThe agreement with Medical Microinstruments will help elevate the standard in reconstructive oncology and the care of cancer patients in Florida. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.External ArticleFri, 15 Nov 2024 15:23:52 USF and TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa BayThe agreement with Medical Microinstruments will help elevate the standard in reconstructive oncology and the care of cancer patients in Florida. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.Representatives from the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV, Tampa General Hospital and Medical Microinstruments pose with the Symani Surgical System/news/2024/usf-and-tgh-partner-with-robotics-company-to-become-the-first-to-bring-life-saving-surgical-technology-to-tampa-bay.aspxMorsani College of MedicineMD/PhD program recruits the toughest students – and USF Health wants more of them/health/news/2024/md-phd-2024.aspxThese students are willing to spend twice as long in medical school as they prepare to become physician scientists with an MD/PhD.Dave ScheiberFri, 15 Nov 2024 09:15:49 MD/PhD program recruits the toughest students – and USF Health wants more of themThese students are willing to spend twice as long in medical school as they prepare to become physician scientists with an MD/PhD.Natasha Ram, an MD/PhD students, speaks about her educational experience/health/news/2024/md-phd-2024.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,ResearchUSF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media usehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxA groundbreaking new study conducted by the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.External ArticleThu, 14 Nov 2024 14:07:49 USF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media useA groundbreaking new study conducted by the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.Four young boys on their phones while sitting on a gray sofahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxCollege of Public HealthUSF Health hosts ribbon-cutting for expanded Chalsty Pediatric Clinic after $1 million gift from Chalsty family/health/news/2024/chalsty-pediatric-clinic-ribbon-cutting.aspxThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase the newly renovated Chalsty Pediatric Clinic, made possible thanks to a generous $1 million gift by Jill Chalsty and her late husband, John Chalsty.Cody R. Hawley, PhDThu, 14 Nov 2024 13:22:10 USF Health hosts ribbon-cutting for expanded Chalsty Pediatric Clinic after $1 million gift from Chalsty familyThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase the newly renovated Chalsty Pediatric Clinic, made possible thanks to a generous $1 million gift by Jill Chalsty and her late husband, John Chalsty.The newly renovated Chalsty Pediatric Clinic was made possible thanks to a generous $1 million gift by Jill and John Chalsty/health/news/2024/chalsty-pediatric-clinic-ribbon-cutting.aspxMorsani College of MedicineUSF Diabetes Center advances care through pioneering research/health/news/2024/diabetes-research-11142024.aspxThe USF Diabetes & Endocrinology Center conducts research that impacts diabetes care. The Center is testing Medtronic's newest sensor system for children ages 2-6, participates in TrialNet studies that help delay Type 1 diabetes onset, and continues work with EDIC to understand long-term diabetes outcomes. Our research provides participants with education, monitoring, and access to new treatments while helping advance care for future patients.Allison LongThu, 14 Nov 2024 10:01:58 USF Diabetes Center advances care through pioneering researchThe USF Diabetes & Endocrinology Center conducts research that impacts diabetes care. The Center is testing Medtronic's newest sensor system for children ages 2-6, participates in TrialNet studies that help delay Type 1 diabetes onset, and continues work with EDIC to understand long-term diabetes outcomes. Our research provides participants with education, monitoring, and access to new treatments while helping advance care for future patients.Dr. Henry Rodriguez, clinical director of the USF Diabetes & Endocrinology Center and professor of pediatrics with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2024/diabetes-research-11142024.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,ResearchUSF student intersects medicine and law/news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.External ArticleWed, 13 Nov 2024 10:16:07 USF student intersects medicine and lawAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.Ahmed-Zayn Mohamed looking at a computer screen with medical information/news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxMorsani College of MedicineHippocratic tree and commemorative bust unveiled at dedication ceremony/health/news/2024/hippocratic-tree-and-hippocrates-bust-dedication-ceremony.aspxThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine joins an prestigious group of medical schools to house a Hippocratic tree seedling and bust of Hippocrates.Story and photos by Freddie Coleman, Video by Allison LongTue, 05 Nov 2024 08:25:01 Hippocratic tree and commemorative bust unveiled at dedication ceremonyThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine joins an prestigious group of medical schools to house a Hippocratic tree seedling and bust of Hippocrates.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/hippocratic-tree-and-hippocrates-bust-dedication-ceremony.aspxMorsani College of MedicineMCOM assistant professor named Tampa Bay Tech Educator of the Year/health/news/2024/bailey-named-tech-educator-of-the-year.aspxDr. Shannon Bailey, assistant professor in the Department of Medical Education at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently recognized as the Tampa Bay Tech Educator of the Year.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:54:47 MCOM assistant professor named Tampa Bay Tech Educator of the YearDr. Shannon Bailey, assistant professor in the Department of Medical Education at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently recognized as the Tampa Bay Tech Educator of the Year.Dr. Shannon Bailey honored at the Tampa Bay Tech Awards/health/news/2024/bailey-named-tech-educator-of-the-year.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of MedicineHealth FacultyUSF volunteers support Tampa Bay through hurricane disaster relief/health/news/2024/usf-volunteers-hurricane-disaster-relief.aspxAs Tampa Bay endured the historic impacts of two major hurricanes in quick succession, volunteers from across USF and USF Health came together to provide essential services and support to the region through the USF Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).Ryan RossyWed, 30 Oct 2024 09:55:59 USF volunteers support Tampa Bay through hurricane disaster reliefAs Tampa Bay endured the historic impacts of two major hurricanes in quick succession, volunteers from across USF and USF Health came together to provide essential services and support to the region through the USF Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/usf-volunteers-hurricane-disaster-relief.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of MedicineUSF Health awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services/health/news/2024/usf-health-to-establish-flcems.aspxPolicy and workforce study institute, located in burgeoning Tampa Medical and Research District, will monitor and enhance EMS services statewide.Cody R. Hawley, PhDTue, 29 Oct 2024 15:43:10 USF Health awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical ServicesPolicy and workforce study institute, located in burgeoning Tampa Medical and Research District, will monitor and enhance EMS services statewide.Policy and workforce study institute, located in burgeoning Tampa Medical and Research District, will monitor and enhance EMS services statewide./health/news/2024/usf-health-to-establish-flcems.aspxMorsani College of MedicineUSF Health receives $3.75 million NIH award to research whether Long COVID may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia/health/news/2024/long-covid-grant.aspxThe National Institute of Health has awarded a $3.75 million research grant to a USF Health researchers team to study Long COVID and its potential link to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.Dave ScheiberFri, 25 Oct 2024 14:45:29 USF Health receives $3.75 million NIH award to research whether Long COVID may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and dementiaThe National Institute of Health has awarded a $3.75 million research grant to a USF Health researchers team to study Long COVID and its potential link to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.Dr. Subhra Mohapatra leads a team with a new NIH grant studying Long COVID and its potential links to Alzheimer's disease./health/news/2024/long-covid-grant.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,ResearchHeart Institute associate professor elected as American Heart Association Fellow/health/news/2024/kunhua-song-aha-fellow.aspxUSF Health Heart Institute associate professor elected as an American Heart Association Fellow.Story and photo by Freddie ColemanTue, 22 Oct 2024 00:05:47 Heart Institute associate professor elected as American Heart Association FellowUSF Health Heart Institute associate professor elected as an American Heart Association Fellow.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/kunhua-song-aha-fellow.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of MedicineUSF Health welcomes new physician assistant students/health/news/2024/pa-program-class-of-2026-white-coat-ceremony.aspxUSF Health welcomed 49 new physician assistant students during their Commitment to the Profession Ceremony.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanMon, 07 Oct 2024 17:08:03 USF Health welcomes new physician assistant studentsUSF Health welcomed 49 new physician assistant students during their Commitment to the Profession Ceremony.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/pa-program-class-of-2026-white-coat-ceremony.aspxPA ProgramMCOM registrar recognized as culture champion/health/news/2024/wendy-steiger-culture-coin.aspxWendy Steiger, assistant registrar, was recently recognized as a USF Health Culture Champion for her professionalism and initiative.Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:43:48 MCOM registrar recognized as culture championWendy Steiger, assistant registrar, was recently recognized as a USF Health Culture Champion for her professionalism and initiative.ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂëAV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/wendy-steiger-culture-coin.aspxHonors & AwardsUSF Health Celebrates Multiple FPTA Honors/health/news/2024/fpta-honors.aspxUSF Health faculty, student and alumnus were recognized at the 2024 FPTA conference for excellence in teaching, clinical instruction, and student achievement.Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:09:29 USF Health Celebrates Multiple FPTA HonorsUSF Health faculty, student and alumnus were recognized at the 2024 FPTA conference for excellence in teaching, clinical instruction, and student achievement.Dr. Jeannie Stephenson was honored with an "Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching" award at the FPTA conference./health/news/2024/fpta-honors.aspxHonors & AwardsSELECT student recognized as culture champion for providing compassionate care/health/news/2024/barry-sirard-culture-champion.aspxSELECT medical student is recognized as a culture champion for his professionalism.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:42:29 SELECT student recognized as culture champion for providing compassionate careSELECT medical student is recognized as a culture champion for his professionalism.Barry Sirard and Robert Barraco/health/news/2024/barry-sirard-culture-champion.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine,Patient Care