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A decade after its launch, Morsani College of Medicine program stands as a national model for nutrition-focused medical training
A decade ago, the Morsani College of Medicine became one of the first universities in the nation to create a dedicated forum for students to explore nutrition research as part of their medical school training..
July 20, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF Health researchers find experimental drug may protect the heart in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
USF Health researchers uncovered a potential new therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy-related heart disease, a leading cause of death in patients with the condition.
July 16, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
Uncovering the hidden impacts of a hurricane on food supply
USF Health researcher Elizabeth Dunn shares how hurricanes disrupt food access and what communities can do to strengthen food system resilience before disaster strikes.
July 14, 2026College of Public Health, Research
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