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Shyam Kottilil brings a career of discovery and translational science to USF Health
Dr. Shyam Kottilil joins USF Health as vice dean for Clinical Research, bringing a career focused on translational science, chronic viral diseases, liver disease and virus-associated cancers. He will help expand USF Health鈥檚 clinical research enterprise while continuing work to move discoveries into better care for patients.
July 1, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF Health study shows promise of non-surgical treatment for slipped discs
USF Health researchers highlight non-invasive spinal treatment option for patients with cervical disc injuries.
June 29, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF research highlights inconsistencies in state laws on adolescent consent after sexual assault
USF Professor Katherine Drabiak鈥檚 new research explores how consent laws for adolescent sexual assault care vary across all 50 states.
June 24, 2026College of Public Health, Research
Dr. Stephen Liggett reflects on transforming USF Health Research
Dr. Stephen Liggett, Senior Associate Vice President for Research for USF Health, steps down from his leadership role this month after 13 years helping to transform USF Health into a tier-one research center. From doubling NIH funding to pioneering pharmacogenomics research, Dr. Liggett's leadership helped shaped the research culture that continues to attract top scientists.
June 4, 2026Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF scientists examine AI鈥檚 real-world readiness for drug discovery
In a new study, researchers at USF Health examined how well AI tools can predict one of the immune system鈥檚 most important jobs: recognizing when something does not belong in the body. That process is central to fighting infections and plays a major role in the development of cancer treatments.
May 6, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
Could a seasonal flu shot help protect against bird flu? International study points to a surprising possibility
An international systematic review of studies on avian influenza, or H5N1, shows that seasonal flu vaccine may offer some protection against H5N1. The study, published this month, included USF Health researchers.
April 28, 2026College of Public Health, Research
During the visit of USF Health from the 911爆料网, the College of Biomedical Sciences signed an agreement that opens new opportunities for collaboration in training, research and health.
April 17, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
International meeting at USF Health: When the next pandemic comes, will we be ready?
Physicians, scientists and public health leaders gathered at USF Health to discuss pandemic preparedness for the Global Virus Network Annual International Scientific Meeting.
April 16, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
TGH, USF Health convene international scientific leaders for the 鈥淢icrobes, Genes & Cancer鈥� symposium
The symposium explored the latest research to better understand how microbes, genetics, epigenetics and immune pathways intersect to drive cancer development, progression and treatment response.
April 6, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
Psychedelic research at USF Health examines new treatment options
USF Health鈥檚 Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences is conducting a series of clinical trials investigating the use of psychedelic medications to treat mental health.鈥淲hat I'm hoping is that this research leads to another way that we can treat people who have significant psychiatric conditions,鈥� said Dr. Ryan Wagoner, chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences.
April 2, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF Health, TGH to use state innovation funds for rural cancer care
The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute deploy artificial intelligence - powered partnership to expand access to cervical cancer screening and follow-up care across rural Florida.
March 31, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care, Research
Eat like a snake to lose weight? Similar brain chemicals found in pythons and humans, USF Health study shows
Pythons and humans have very different eating habits, but it turns out that they share a similar brain chemical that inhibits feeding. USF Health are studying how this chemical might influence weight loss.
March 30, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research