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USF Health researchers have launched several clinical trials as part of the world-wide effort to reduce the severity and even prevent COVID-19.
April 17, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation, USF Health
COVID-19 possibly striking more children than expected
The number of children infected with the coronavirus is far more extensive than what is currently reported -- a hidden detail that could vastly underestimate the demand on health care systems and pediatric intensive care units.
April 16, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation, USF Health
The study provides a critical baseline understanding of freshwater springs fed by the Floridan Aquifer, a source of drinking water that has declined in health in recent years.
April 16, 2020Research and Innovation
USF art exhibit is reimagined for social distancing
Master of Fine Art students worked closely with USFβs Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) staff to reimagine their thesis exhibition, βBattinβ a Hundred,β into an online experience of their final projects. Opening night was held virtually through a video conferencing call, with about 170 alumni, students, family and faculty attendees.
April 15, 2020COVID-19, University News
First Gulf of Mexico-Wide Survey of Oil Pollution in Fish Completed 10 Years after Deepwater Horizon
Since the 2010 BP oil spill, marine scientists at the 911±¬ΑΟΝψ have sampled more than 2,500 individual fish representing 91 species from 359 locations across the Gulf of Mexico and found evidence of oil exposure in all of them, including some of the most popular types of seafood. The highest levels were detected in yellowfin tuna, golden tilefish and red drum.
April 15, 2020Research and Innovation
Pushing the limits of 2D supramolecules
Scientists at the 911±¬ΑΟΝψ have reached a new milestone in the development of two-dimensional supramolecules β the building blocks that make areas of nanotechnology and nanomaterial advancement possible.
April 14, 2020Research and Innovation
USF Marine Scientists Conclude 10 Years of Unprecedented Studies on the Impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Over the last decade, USF researchers developed crucial baseline data in the Gulf of Mexico to better understand the long-term impact of oil pollution caused by Deepwater Horizon.
April 13, 2020Research and Innovation
Aramark Makes Massive Food Donation to Feed-A-Bull, Aiding in its Response to Increased Demand
The coronavirus outbreak has led to an increased demand at the 911±¬ΑΟΝψβs Feed-A-Bull Pantry, which remains open and committed to serving students who may be experiencing reduced income and fewer food options.
April 13, 2020COVID-19, University News
USF Artists Donate Tools to Combat COVID-19
Itβs often said thereβs a place where art and medicine intersect. Thatβs become even more apparent since the coronavirus pandemic. The USF School of Art & Art History has provided medical personnel a 3d printer, face shields and respirators regularly utilized in its studios.
April 10, 2020COVID-19, University News
The 911±¬ΑΟΝψ is launching the Pandemic Response Research Networkβ’, an interdisciplinary collaboration of its leading scientists whose research addresses the issues surrounding epidemics, and will provide financial seed support for a series of projects aimed at developing potential vaccines, treatments, technologies and social mitigation strategies in the wake of COVID-19.
April 9, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
USF Receives $50,000 Gift from the Vinik Family Foundation to Support 911±¬ΑΟΝψ in Need
The 911±¬ΑΟΝψ today announced a gift of $50,000 from Jeff and Penny Vinik, granted through the Vinik Family Foundation, to the USF United Support Fund, an initiative recently created to help provide financial relief to students who are facing unexpected challenges due to the coronavirus outbreak.
April 9, 2020COVID-19, University News
USF doctoral student is engineering compassion
While working on her masterβs degree in mechanical engineering, Fatemeh Rasouli decided she wanted to use her knowledge and skills to help people in a tangible way.
April 8, 2020Student Success