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USF Health researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD, in his lab

What’s that smell? USF Health researchers say strong food aromas may curb appetite

In a new study, USF Health researchers say that strong food aromas may actually suppress appetite.

November 19, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

911±¬ÁÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University

Smoking cannabis in combination with eating highly processed foods raises cardiac health risks, USF Health study finds

Consuming 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.

November 18, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

USF Health researchers in the laboratory.

USF Health researcher unlocking how key molecule boosts benefits of exercise

A team of USF Health researchers is gaining new insights into a specific molecule and how it produces the physiological benefits from exercise.

November 17, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Veterans Erik Velasquez, Kayla Steen and Michael Andrews in their uniforms

Veteran-led mission: Meet the service members powering USF’s landmark hyperbaric oxygen therapy research

Veterans 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.

November 10, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

USF Health researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD

USF Health researcher and international team win multi-million research grant

USF Health researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD, and two United Kingdom colleagues have won an international research grant worth more than $11 million.

November 5, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

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USF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyond

The 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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.

November 4, 2025Research

Dr. Robert Gallo

911±¬ÁÏÍø launches cutting-edge virology institute led by world-renowned scientist, Dr. Robert C. Gallo

The groundbreaking USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation will advance cutting-edge research to combat viral and immune-related threats worldwide

October 30, 2025Research

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USF Health helps lead a new collaborative to better predict, prevent and treat Type 1 Diabetes

To 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.

October 17, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

USF Health researcher Hariom Yadav, PhD, in his lab

More than a gut feeling: USF Health researcher shows how microbiome affects brain health

USF Health researcher Hariom Yadav, PhD, is exploring the surprising ways in which gut health affects overall health -- including in the brain.

October 1, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

USF Health researcher Casey Cook, PhD, working in her lab.

From jigsaws to Alzheimer’s, USF Health researcher aims to solve puzzles

This USF Health researcher is studying how specialized cells in the brain might help unlock new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

September 30, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

USF Health researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD

From helpless to hopeful: Grandfather’s illness sparked USF Health scientist’s passion for research

A 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.

September 30, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Dr. Yael Bensoussan, director of the USF Health Voice Center

Menopause can disrupt women’s vocal tone and quality, says USF Health vocal researcher

A 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.

September 10, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

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