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USF Health establishes new center to advance hypertension and kidney disease research

USF has launched a new Hypertension and Kidney Research Center, which will serve as an interdisciplinary hub for cutting-edge medical research into one of the state’s most pressing health challenges.

February 18, 2025USF Health

USF women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more

USF women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.

February 10, 2025USF Athletics, University News

USF’s commitment to community drives new partnerships and innovation

From improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, USF is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.

January 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, USF Health, University News

How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions according to USF Health experts

USF researchers share tips to achieve your New Year’s resolutions and improve your health.

December 31, 2024Research and Innovation

How gift giving boosts your health and well-being

A USF Health expert explains how the simple act of giving can do more than spread holiday cheer and why it is the best gift you can give yourself this season.

December 19, 2024Research and Innovation

USF Health launches state-funded hyperbaric oxygen therapy trial with first patient

USF Health welcomed its first participants of a $28 million state-funded clinical trial to study the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on Florida service members and veterans who suffer from traumatic brain injury.

December 17, 2024Research and Innovation, USF Health

Top stories of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.

December 16, 2024University News

USF sets new record with $738 million in research funding

The milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.

December 10, 2024Research and Innovation

HowÌýultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer risk

The interdisciplinary research led by 911±¬ÁÏÍø Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the 911±¬ÁÏÍøstern diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.

December 10, 2024Research and Innovation

USF Health expands recruitment for elite MD/PhD students

The MD/PhD program at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø is designed to train the next generation of physician scientists – physicians who think like researchers and researchers who embed clinical relevance in their research.Ìý

November 18, 2024Student Success, USF Health

The estate gift willÌýgo toward the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute – one of the world's largest stand-alone diagnostic facilities offering comprehensive memory care services under one roof.ÌýIt comes from a recently deceased anonymous benefactor who had regularly donated to the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center in smaller increments since 2002.

November 18, 2024USF Foundation, USF Health

USF and TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa Bay

The agreement with Medical Microinstruments will help elevate the standard in reconstructive oncology and the care of cancer patients in Florida. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

November 15, 2024USF Health, University News