/health/news/Recent posts from Health Newsen-usTue, 16 Dec 2025 23:41:18 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-surgeon-performs-first-fully-robotic-microsurgery-procedure.aspxDr. Nicholas J. Panetta, MD, FACS performed the first ever fully robotic lymphovenous bypass from incision to closure in the United States using FDA-cleared NanoWrist® Dissection Instruments on the Symani® Surgical System.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:36 USF Health and Tampa General surgeon performs first fully robotic microsurgical procedure in U.S. using FDA-cleared NanoWrist® dissection instrumentsDr. Nicholas J. Panetta, MD, FACS performed the first ever fully robotic lymphovenous bypass from incision to closure in the United States using FDA-cleared NanoWrist® Dissection Instruments on the Symani® Surgical System.Dr. Nicholas Panetta uses the Symani Surgical System for a fully robotic surgyer/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-surgeon-performs-first-fully-robotic-microsurgery-procedure.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/research-innovation/news/2025/national-academy-of-inventors-welcomes-three-usf-inventors-into-its-2025-class-of-fellows.aspxUSF Provost and Executive Vice President Prasant Mohapatra and Professors Christian Bréchot and Chandrakant Patel have been selected as 2025 Fellows to the National Academy of Inventors — considered the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors.External ArticleThu, 11 Dec 2025 10:23:51 USF Health researcher welcomed into National Academy of InventorsUSF Provost and Executive Vice President Prasant Mohapatra and Professors Christian Bréchot and Chandrakant Patel have been selected as 2025 Fellows to the National Academy of Inventors — considered the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors.Dr. Mohapatra, Dr. Brechot, and Patel /research-innovation/news/2025/national-academy-of-inventors-welcomes-three-usf-inventors-into-its-2025-class-of-fellows.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-partner-with-caresource-military-veterans.aspxUSF Health has joined the CareSource Military and Veteran network, providing comprehensive health care services to meet the unique health care needs of the military community.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:07:26 USF Health, Tampa General Hospital and CareSource Military and Veterans have partnered to offer health care services to military familiesUSF Health has joined the CareSource Military and Veteran network, providing comprehensive health care services to meet the unique health care needs of the military community.South Tampa Center building at sunset/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-partner-with-caresource-military-veterans.aspxPatient Care/health/news/2025/wang-regenerative.aspxLed by Dr. Da-Zhi Wang, USF Health scientists are unlocking the body’s natural ability to repair itself and redefining what’s possible in medicine.Nora SamaranayakeMon, 24 Nov 2025 13:51:45 Rebuilding the human heart: USF Health’s Center for Regenerative Medicine is transforming the future of healingLed by Dr. Da-Zhi Wang, USF Health scientists are unlocking the body’s natural ability to repair itself and redefining what’s possible in medicine.USF Health researcher Da-Zhi Wang, PhD, in his lab /health/news/2025/wang-regenerative.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/pa-students-cpr-usfh.aspxTwo first-year PA students saved a man's life when they performed CPR on a pulseless veteran outside the Tampa Convention Center. Taylor Clayton and Julia Riordan, just three months into their program, took turns doing chest compressions until his pulse returned. Their heroic actions earned them USF Health Culture Coins at their white coat ceremony.Allison LongFri, 21 Nov 2025 00:18:10 “We’re just students, but we’ll try our best”: USF PA students turn study break into life-saving momentTwo first-year PA students saved a man's life when they performed CPR on a pulseless veteran outside the Tampa Convention Center. Taylor Clayton and Julia Riordan, just three months into their program, took turns doing chest compressions until his pulse returned. Their heroic actions earned them USF Health Culture Coins at their white coat ceremony.Physician assistant students, Taylor Clayton (left) and Julia Riordan photographed during their white coat ceremony/health/news/2025/pa-students-cpr-usfh.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine,PA Program/health/news/2025/yong-xu-smell.aspxIn a new study, USF Health researchers say that strong food aromas may actually suppress appetite.Dave ScheiberWed, 19 Nov 2025 16:58:00 What’s that smell? USF Health researchers say strong food aromas may curb appetiteIn a new study, USF Health researchers say that strong food aromas may actually suppress appetite.USF Health researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD, in his lab /health/news/2025/yong-xu-smell.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/cannabis-and-ultraprocessed-foods-raises-cardiac-risks.aspxConsuming a diet heavy in processed foods, especially those laden with seed oils, and smoking cannabis may compromise the immune system, according to the paper published recently in the journal Life Sciences.Dave ScheiberTue, 18 Nov 2025 20:00:02 Smoking cannabis in combination with eating highly processed foods raises cardiac health risks, USF Health study findsConsuming a diet heavy in processed foods, especially those laden with seed oils, and smoking cannabis may compromise the immune system, according to the paper published recently in the journal Life Sciences.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/cannabis-and-ultraprocessed-foods-raises-cardiac-risks.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/usf-health-ipe-day-2025.aspxMore than 1,200 participants joined in person and online at the ���챬�� Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12 for USF Health’s annual celebration of teamwork and collaboration, an event where disciplines collide and real-world health solutions take shape.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanTue, 18 Nov 2025 10:23:10 Bridging borders and disciplines: USF Health hosts 2025 Interprofessional Education DayMore than 1,200 participants joined in person and online at the ���챬�� Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12 for USF Health’s annual celebration of teamwork and collaboration, an event where disciplines collide and real-world health solutions take shape.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/usf-health-ipe-day-2025.aspxCollege of Nursing,College of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,PA Program,Patient Care,Physical Therapy,Taneja College of Pharmacy/health/news/2025/xu-nature-metabolism.aspxA team of USF Health researchers is gaining new insights into a specific molecule and how it produces the physiological benefits from exercise.Dave ScheiberMon, 17 Nov 2025 15:56:53 USF Health researcher unlocking how key molecule boosts benefits of exerciseA team of USF Health researchers is gaining new insights into a specific molecule and how it produces the physiological benefits from exercise.USF Health researchers in the laboratory. /health/news/2025/xu-nature-metabolism.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/usf-health-celebrates-world-diabetes-day.aspxThose living with diabetes or have family and friends living with diabetes know how it can impact day-to-day life. Our center is focused on providing the tools: treatment, education, support and encouragement to help you live your best life.Ercilia ColónThu, 13 Nov 2025 13:35:25 USF Health Celebrates World Diabetes DayThose living with diabetes or have family and friends living with diabetes know how it can impact day-to-day life. Our center is focused on providing the tools: treatment, education, support and encouragement to help you live your best life.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/usf-health-celebrates-world-diabetes-day.aspxPatient Care/health/news/2025/veterans-powering-landmark-hyperbaric-oxygen-research.aspxVeterans are leading the charge in a $28 million USF Health clinical trial exploring whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy can effectively treat traumatic brain injury and PTSD. Meet three of the veterans driving the project forward.Cody R. Hawley, PhDMon, 10 Nov 2025 07:52:59 Veteran-led mission: Meet the service members powering USF’s landmark hyperbaric oxygen therapy researchVeterans are leading the charge in a $28 million USF Health clinical trial exploring whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy can effectively treat traumatic brain injury and PTSD. Meet three of the veterans driving the project forward.Veterans Erik Velasquez, Kayla Steen and Michael Andrews in their uniforms/health/news/2025/veterans-powering-landmark-hyperbaric-oxygen-research.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/erc-yongxu.aspxUSF Health researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD, and two United Kingdom colleagues have won an international research grant worth more than $11 million.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:27:15 USF Health researcher and international team win multi-million research grantUSF Health researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD, and two United Kingdom colleagues have won an international research grant worth more than $11 million.USF Health researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD /health/news/2025/erc-yongxu.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/research-innovation/news/2025/asemfl-recognizes-usf-deans-and-professors-for-professional-accomplishments.aspxA president emeritus, two deans and 12 professors from ���챬�� will be recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, Nov. 7.External ArticleWed, 05 Nov 2025 16:33:07 ASEM-FL recognizes USF president emeritus, deans and faculty for professional accomplishmentsA president emeritus, two deans and 12 professors from ���챬�� will be recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, Nov. 7.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2025/asemfl-recognizes-usf-deans-and-professors-for-professional-accomplishments.aspxHonors & Awards/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxThe ���챬�� has achieved a new milestone in research funding, reaching a record $750 million during fiscal year 2025 – an $11.6 million increase over last year and a 37% jump since 2022.External ArticleTue, 04 Nov 2025 15:25:39 USF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyondThe ���챬�� has achieved a new milestone in research funding, reaching a record $750 million during fiscal year 2025 – an $11.6 million increase over last year and a 37% jump since 2022.research photo/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/mohapatra-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxDr. Subhra Mohapatra, professor and director of the Molecular Medicine PhD Program at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and a research career scientist at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, has been inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame for her pioneering work in nanotechnology and molecular medicine.Ryan RossyFri, 31 Oct 2025 19:30:00 USF Health’s Dr. Subhra Mohapatra has been inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameDr. Subhra Mohapatra, professor and director of the Molecular Medicine PhD Program at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and a research career scientist at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, has been inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame for her pioneering work in nanotechnology and molecular medicine.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/mohapatra-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/michael-francis-fihf.aspxWhen humans tear a rotator cuff, they get scar tissue. Dr. Michael Francis is changing that. The Florida inventor found inspiration in spider webs and mountain bikes to create medical implants that help bodies regenerate instead of scar. See how his 120+ patents are transforming orthopedic medicine.Allison LongFri, 31 Oct 2025 13:05:41 USF Health’s Dr. Michael Francis inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame for pioneering advances in regenerative medicineWhen humans tear a rotator cuff, they get scar tissue. Dr. Michael Francis is changing that. The Florida inventor found inspiration in spider webs and mountain bikes to create medical implants that help bodies regenerate instead of scar. See how his 120+ patents are transforming orthopedic medicine.A man in a white shirt and blue coat smiles at the camera in a laboratory./health/news/2025/michael-francis-fihf.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/usf-launches-virology-institute-led-by-dr-robert-gallo.aspxThe groundbreaking USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation will advance cutting-edge research to combat viral and immune-related threats worldwideThu, 30 Oct 2025 16:55:58 ���챬�� launches cutting-edge virology institute led by world-renowned scientist, Dr. Robert C. GalloThe groundbreaking USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation will advance cutting-edge research to combat viral and immune-related threats worldwideDr. Robert Gallo/health/news/2025/usf-launches-virology-institute-led-by-dr-robert-gallo.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/usf-helps-lead-a-new-nih-funded-diabetes-collaborative.aspxTo better prevent and treat Type 1 Diabetes, a new multi-site project seeks to leverage the latest advances in AI and robust health data sets to speed up discoveries.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:11:19 USF Health helps lead a new collaborative to better predict, prevent and treat Type 1 DiabetesTo better prevent and treat Type 1 Diabetes, a new multi-site project seeks to leverage the latest advances in AI and robust health data sets to speed up discoveries.Diabetes blood test/health/news/2025/usf-helps-lead-a-new-nih-funded-diabetes-collaborative.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/nursing-education-expands-on-campus-and-in-st-petersburg-with-new-bachelor-program.aspxUSF College of Nursing will offer a four-year bachelor's degree program in the Fall of 2026 on the ���챬�� St. Petersburg campus for incoming freshman that prepares students to become nurse generalists.External ArticleTue, 07 Oct 2025 13:04:15 ���챬�� expands nursing education with new bachelor's program on the St. Petersburg campusUSF College of Nursing will offer a four-year bachelor's degree program in the Fall of 2026 on the ���챬�� St. Petersburg campus for incoming freshman that prepares students to become nurse generalists.���챬��: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/nursing-education-expands-on-campus-and-in-st-petersburg-with-new-bachelor-program.aspxCollege of Nursing/health/news/2025/pa-program-commitment-to-the-profession-ceremony.aspxStudents, staff, faculty and friends filled the ���챬�� School of Music auditorium to welcome 49 new physician assistant students during the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program Class of 2027 Commitment to the Profession Ceremony, Oct. 3.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanMon, 06 Oct 2025 13:58:06 USF Health welcomes newest physician assistant students at White Coat CeremonyStudents, staff, faculty and friends filled the ���챬�� School of Music auditorium to welcome 49 new physician assistant students during the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program Class of 2027 Commitment to the Profession Ceremony, Oct. 3.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/pa-program-commitment-to-the-profession-ceremony.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,PA Program/health/news/2025/yadav-microbiome.aspxUSF Health researcher Hariom Yadav, PhD, is exploring the surprising ways in which gut health affects overall health -- including in the brain.Kurt LoftWed, 01 Oct 2025 07:03:32 More than a gut feeling: USF Health researcher shows how microbiome affects brain healthUSF Health researcher Hariom Yadav, PhD, is exploring the surprising ways in which gut health affects overall health -- including in the brain.USF Health researcher Hariom Yadav, PhD, in his lab /health/news/2025/yadav-microbiome.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/alzheimers-puzzle.aspxThis USF Health researcher is studying how specialized cells in the brain might help unlock new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.Eric ButtermanTue, 30 Sep 2025 17:50:00 From jigsaws to Alzheimer’s, USF Health researcher aims to solve puzzlesThis USF Health researcher is studying how specialized cells in the brain might help unlock new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.USF Health researcher Casey Cook, PhD, working in her lab./health/news/2025/alzheimers-puzzle.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/yongxu-feature.aspxA family tragedy influenced this researcher to pursue to his cutting-edge work studying the interplay between nutrition/metabolism and a wide range of neurobiological disorders, such as dementia, depression and more.Dave ScheiberTue, 30 Sep 2025 14:11:21 From helpless to hopeful: Grandfather’s illness sparked USF Health scientist’s passion for researchA family tragedy influenced this researcher to pursue to his cutting-edge work studying the interplay between nutrition/metabolism and a wide range of neurobiological disorders, such as dementia, depression and more.USF Health researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD /health/news/2025/yongxu-feature.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/awards-and-accolades-summer-2025.aspxUSF Health faculty, staff and students earned prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions to research, education, patient care and community service.Sun, 28 Sep 2025 22:07:18 USF Health Awards & Accolades - Summer 2025USF Health faculty, staff and students earned prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions to research, education, patient care and community service.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/awards-and-accolades-summer-2025.aspxHonors & Awards/health/news/excellence-index.aspxA new ranking of U.S. medical schools gives the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine a perfect score.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:25:04 USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranks No. 1 in the nation in new medical excellence indexA new ranking of U.S. medical schools gives the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine a perfect score.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/excellence-index.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/sptrs-move.aspxAfter years of growth and rising demand, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS) is entering a new chapter, moving into a newly renovated facility on the USF campus that will double its space and strengthen its standing among the nation’s top programs.Allison LongWed, 24 Sep 2025 14:43:30 USF Health Physical Therapy Program moves into a new home, marking its next chapterAfter years of growth and rising demand, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS) is entering a new chapter, moving into a newly renovated facility on the USF campus that will double its space and strengthen its standing among the nation’s top programs.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/sptrs-move.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Physical Therapy/health/news/2025/haley-calloway-clinical-audiologist.aspxDr. Haley Calloway's personal and professional efforts are a continuation of the lessons she learned from her sister, and she hopes that every patient encounter will be a tribute to her memory.Story, photos and video by Freddie ColemanMon, 22 Sep 2025 00:15:38 USF Health audiologist honors sister’s legacy through a life of serviceDr. Haley Calloway's personal and professional efforts are a continuation of the lessons she learned from her sister, and she hopes that every patient encounter will be a tribute to her memory.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/haley-calloway-clinical-audiologist.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2025/2025-academy-of-distinguished-educators.aspxTwo USF Health Morsani College of Medicine faculty were inducted into the college’s prestigious Academy of Distinguished Educators in recognition of their outstanding contributions to training the next generation of health care providers.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanThu, 18 Sep 2025 10:11:17 Morsani College of Medicine honors newest distinguished educatorsTwo USF Health Morsani College of Medicine faculty were inducted into the college’s prestigious Academy of Distinguished Educators in recognition of their outstanding contributions to training the next generation of health care providers.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/2025-academy-of-distinguished-educators.aspxMorsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/menopause-bensoussan.aspxA new USF Health study in the journal Menopause provides a comprehensive and innovative examination of how falling hormone levels during menopause may affect women's vocal tone and quality.Dave ScheiberWed, 10 Sep 2025 09:41:06 Menopause can disrupt women’s vocal tone and quality, says USF Health vocal researcherA new USF Health study in the journal Menopause provides a comprehensive and innovative examination of how falling hormone levels during menopause may affect women's vocal tone and quality.Dr. Yael Bensoussan, director of the USF Health Voice Center/health/news/2025/menopause-bensoussan.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/news/2025/how-usf-researchers-are-leading-the-fight-against-mrsa.aspxMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA, is a type of staph infection that’s resistant to most antibiotics. Two new grants, totaling more than $4.4 million, from the National Institutes of Health aim to address this infection that can affect nearly every part of the human body.External ArticleMon, 08 Sep 2025 11:46:08 How USF researchers are leading the fight against MRSAMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA, is a type of staph infection that’s resistant to most antibiotics. Two new grants, totaling more than $4.4 million, from the National Institutes of Health aim to address this infection that can affect nearly every part of the human body.A researcher displays the MRSA bacteria in a petri dish./news/2025/how-usf-researchers-are-leading-the-fight-against-mrsa.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/medicine-class-of-2029-white-coat-ceremony.aspxThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine officially welcomed 132 first-year medical students into the profession during the Class of 2029 White Coat Ceremony, Sept. 6.Story by Freddie Coleman; Photos by Allison Long: Video by Freddie Coleman and Robert CarneyFri, 05 Sep 2025 23:17:42 White Coat Ceremony marks first step for Morsani College of Medicine Class of 2029The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine officially welcomed 132 first-year medical students into the profession during the Class of 2029 White Coat Ceremony, Sept. 6.White coat ceremony stethescope/health/news/2025/medicine-class-of-2029-white-coat-ceremony.aspxMorsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/20-things-to-know-about-usf-health.aspxTwenty years ago, USF Health was launched as a bold commitment to improving the full spectrum of health. Out of this vision, USF Health was born.Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:19:45 Celebrating 20 years of USF Health: 20 things to knowTwenty years ago, USF Health was launched as a bold commitment to improving the full spectrum of health. Out of this vision, USF Health was born.Doctor with child patient/health/news/2025/20-things-to-know-about-usf-health.aspxPatient Care,Research/health/news/2025/thinakaran-microglia.aspxA gene variant in the brain can make it more difficult for vital brain cells to remove harmful debris, USF Health researchers have found. Their findings have been published in Nature.Dave ScheiberWed, 03 Sep 2025 11:12:18 Gene variant slows down removal of debris in the brain, increasing Alzheimer’s risk, say USF Health researchersA gene variant in the brain can make it more difficult for vital brain cells to remove harmful debris, USF Health researchers have found. Their findings have been published in Nature.USF Health research leader Gopal Thinakaran, PhD, in his lab /health/news/2025/thinakaran-microglia.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/mokin-stroke.aspxUSF Health's Maxim Mokin, MD, PhD, is saving lives while researching new techniques for advanced stroke treatment.Dave ScheiberTue, 02 Sep 2025 17:02:43 For this vascular neurologist, stroke research is an art formUSF Health's Maxim Mokin, MD, PhD, is saving lives while researching new techniques for advanced stroke treatment.USF Health's Maxim Mokin, MD, PhD, is saving lives while researching new techniques for advanced stroke treatment./health/news/2025/mokin-stroke.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/usf-research-rewrites-origins-of-first-pandemic.aspxFor the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.Cody R. Hawley, PhDWed, 27 Aug 2025 13:15:52 USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemicFor the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/usf-research-rewrites-origins-of-first-pandemic.aspxCollege of Public Health,Research/health/news/2025/usf-gvn-bring-together-top-tampa-students.aspxThe Global Virus Network, in partnership with USF Youth Experiences and Hillsborough County Public Schools STEM Department, hosted its first-ever summer camp designed to spark student interest in virology, outbreak response and public health careers.Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:52:11 USF, Global Virus Network bring together top scientists and Tampa students for inaugural youth camp to inspire future virus huntersThe Global Virus Network, in partnership with USF Youth Experiences and Hillsborough County Public Schools STEM Department, hosted its first-ever summer camp designed to spark student interest in virology, outbreak response and public health careers.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/usf-gvn-bring-together-top-tampa-students.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/usf-joins-sunshine-genetics-consortium.aspxUSF Health is leveraging its position as Florida’s leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn’s entire genetic code sequenced at birth.Cody R. Hawley, PhDFri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:20 USF joins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicineUSF Health is leveraging its position as Florida’s leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn’s entire genetic code sequenced at birth.President Law, Representative Anderson, and Dr. Lockwood holding a signed copy of the Sunshine Genetics Act. /health/news/2025/usf-joins-sunshine-genetics-consortium.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,Research/health/news/2025/athletic-training-repeats-as-quiz-bowl-champions.aspxFor the second straight year, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Athletic Training Program has claimed the top prize at the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) Quiz Bowl, making history as the competition’s first ever back-to-back national champions.Story by Freddie ColemanWed, 13 Aug 2025 13:39:38 Twice as nice: Athletic Training Program repeats as Quiz Bowl national championsFor the second straight year, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Athletic Training Program has claimed the top prize at the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) Quiz Bowl, making history as the competition’s first ever back-to-back national champions.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/athletic-training-repeats-as-quiz-bowl-champions.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Physical Therapy/health/news/2025/staph-jama.aspxUSF Health and Tampa General Hospital are part of a research team studying an easier treatment for potentially deadly staph infections.Kurt LoftWed, 13 Aug 2025 08:00:28 USF Health and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infectionsUSF Health and Tampa General Hospital are part of a research team studying an easier treatment for potentially deadly staph infections.Dr. Kami Kim, USF Health infectious disease professor /health/news/2025/staph-jama.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Researchhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/physical-therapy-scholarship-celebrates-beloved-bucs-trainerTom “Ox” Oxley—kind, humble, and beloved as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ head trainer (1977–1984)—continues to inspire future physical therapists. After his passing on May 12, his daughter Elizabeth Oxley, established the Thomas Oxley Memorial Scholarship in Physical Therapy at USF in his honor. In just three weeks, the fund reached its $25,000 endowment goal, ensuring that Oxley’s values—compassion, empathy, and patient-centered care—are passed on to the next generation.External ArticleMon, 11 Aug 2025 00:50:02 Physical therapy scholarship celebrates beloved Bucs trainerTom “Ox” Oxley—kind, humble, and beloved as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ head trainer (1977–1984)—continues to inspire future physical therapists. After his passing on May 12, his daughter Elizabeth Oxley, established the Thomas Oxley Memorial Scholarship in Physical Therapy at USF in his honor. In just three weeks, the fund reached its $25,000 endowment goal, ensuring that Oxley’s values—compassion, empathy, and patient-centered care—are passed on to the next generation.���챬��: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/physical-therapy-scholarship-celebrates-beloved-bucs-trainerMorsani College of Medicine,Physical Therapy/health/news/2025/usf-launches-undergraduate-healthcare-simulation.aspxThe ���챬�� is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:23:40 ���챬�� launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulationThe ���챬�� is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/usf-launches-undergraduate-healthcare-simulation.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/class-of-2029-professions-of-health.aspxThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine welcomed the class of 2029 to start their medical school journey.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanTue, 29 Jul 2025 09:37:42 MCOM welcomes class of 2029The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine welcomed the class of 2029 to start their medical school journey.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/class-of-2029-professions-of-health.aspxMorsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/tgh-best-hospital.aspxTampa General Hospital (TGH) is once again and for the 10th straight year the top-ranked hospital in the Tampa Bay region, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings. TGH also earned recognition as one of the Top 50 hospitals in the nation across six specialties, all led or co-led by USF Health faculty — including OB-GYN, which rose to No. 5 in the nation and remains the No. 1 ranked program in Florida.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:13:37 Tampa General again named the top hospital in Tampa Bay, with six specialties led or co-led by USF Health faculty ranking in nation’s Top 50; OB-GYN rises to No. 5 in the U.S.Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is once again and for the 10th straight year the top-ranked hospital in the Tampa Bay region, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings. TGH also earned recognition as one of the Top 50 hospitals in the nation across six specialties, all led or co-led by USF Health faculty — including OB-GYN, which rose to No. 5 in the nation and remains the No. 1 ranked program in Florida.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/tgh-best-hospital.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2025/kaimal-chair.aspxDr. Anjali Kaimal is the new chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.Cody R. Hawley, PhDMon, 28 Jul 2025 11:49:01 Dr. Anjali Kaimal to lead USF Health’s top-ranked Department of OB-GYNDr. Anjali Kaimal is the new chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.Dr. Anjali Kaimal, new chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine /health/news/2025/kaimal-chair.aspxMorsani College of MedicineHealth Faculty/health/nursing/news/2025/nln-coe-2025.aspxThe ���챬�� College of Nursing has been named a 2025 Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing (NLN). This year, USF is one of only 21 nursing education programs nationwide to receive the NLN Center of Excellence™ (COE) designation, a prestigious recognition given to organizations that demonstrate sustained, evidence-based and substantive innovation in nursing education.External ArticleFri, 25 Jul 2025 10:14:14 USF Nursing Earns 2025 National Center of Excellence DesignationThe ���챬�� College of Nursing has been named a 2025 Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing (NLN). This year, USF is one of only 21 nursing education programs nationwide to receive the NLN Center of Excellence™ (COE) designation, a prestigious recognition given to organizations that demonstrate sustained, evidence-based and substantive innovation in nursing education.Nursing students walk in the USF Health College of Nursing atrium. /health/nursing/news/2025/nln-coe-2025.aspxCollege of Nursing,Honors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/top-docs-2025.aspxTampa Magazine's 2025 Top Doctors list is out, and more than 100 USF Health physicians earned spots.Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:20:17 USF Health physicians named to Tampa Magazine's 2025 Top Doctors listTampa Magazine's 2025 Top Doctors list is out, and more than 100 USF Health physicians earned spots.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/top-docs-2025.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2025/nicolemisner-cc-2025.aspxFor her dedication to pediatric patient care, education and research, Misner was awarded a culture coin by Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, dean of the Morsani College of Medicine and executive vice president of USF Health.Ryan RossyTue, 15 Jul 2025 13:07:36 Nicole Misner receives USF Health Culture Coin for advancing pediatric nutrition and community healthFor her dedication to pediatric patient care, education and research, Misner was awarded a culture coin by Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, dean of the Morsani College of Medicine and executive vice president of USF Health.Nicole Misner holding culture coin/health/news/2025/nicolemisner-cc-2025.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/casanova-culture-coin.aspxJesse Casanova, associate director of International Programs at USF Health International, was recognized with a Culture Coin for his exceptional coordination of a multi-sector delegation to Japan. His leadership resulted in new partnerships with six Japanese institutions, including agreements with Tokyo Women's Medical University and renewed collaboration with Gifu University. The first USF medical student has already begun research in Japan as a result of these partnerships.Allison LongWed, 09 Jul 2025 11:35:58 Jesse Casanova receives USF Health Culture Coin for exemplary leadership during international delegationJesse Casanova, associate director of International Programs at USF Health International, was recognized with a Culture Coin for his exceptional coordination of a multi-sector delegation to Japan. His leadership resulted in new partnerships with six Japanese institutions, including agreements with Tokyo Women's Medical University and renewed collaboration with Gifu University. The first USF medical student has already begun research in Japan as a result of these partnerships.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/casanova-culture-coin.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/jataya-jackson-culture-champion.aspxJataya Jackson, simulation operations specialist at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation, was recently named a USF Health Culture Champion for her extraordinary journey from undergraduate student to medical student.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanWed, 09 Jul 2025 09:57:08 CAMLS simulation specialist, future medical student recognized as USF Health Culture ChampionJataya Jackson, simulation operations specialist at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation, was recently named a USF Health Culture Champion for her extraordinary journey from undergraduate student to medical student.���챬��: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/jataya-jackson-culture-champion.aspxHonors & Awards/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-perform-worlds-first-bloodless-heart-liver-transplant-surgery.aspxTransplant surgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have successfully performed the world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery.Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:00:46 USF, TGH successfully perform world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgeryTransplant surgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have successfully performed the world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery.Transplant surgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have successfully performed the world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery. /health/news/2025/usf-tgh-perform-worlds-first-bloodless-heart-liver-transplant-surgery.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care