911±¬ÁÏÍø

In the ongoing research and treatment of diabetes, the focus is typically on the two forms of the disease that dominate public awareness. Type 1 is caused by the immune system attacking the cells that produce insulin, so that the person requires insulin therapy for life; type 2 is frequently associated with obesity and lack of exercise, resulting in insulin resistance.

February 1, 2023Health, Innovation, Research

Six USF faculty members receive national recognition for research achievements

Six 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers have been named as new Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world’s most prestigious honors for academic research.

January 31, 2023Honors and Awards, Research

USF and Florida Blue host inaugural forum on AI and data for healthcare

The event was the first in what organizers say will be a series of collaborative conferences related to AI and data between USF and Florida Blue. USF’s Center for Analytics and Creativity helped organize the conference.

January 27, 2023Health

Kierstyn Benjamin shares her story of how she noticed a small, distressed manatee in Bayboro Harbor and acted quickly, playing a major part in rescuing the animal right near the USF St. Petersburg campus.

January 27, 2023Student Research

The NSF (National Science Foundation) grant will be used for a new university scholarship program called CREST (Cybersecurity Research in Education for Service in Government) to train students how to fight cybercrime and fill the gaps in the cybersecurity industry in the US.

January 25, 2023Research

USF faculty members recognized with Excellence in Innovation Awards

With the development of artificial intelligence technologies that maximize the impacts of academic programs and data visualization virtual reality software solutions, these faculty members are two of USF’s top innovators.

January 25, 2023Honors and Awards, Innovation

Scientists have known of a mysterious water phenomenon called a "whiting event" for a while now but have yet to figure out the mechanisms behind it. Using satellite data, researchers such as Chuanmin Hu of the 911±¬ÁÏÍø, are shedding light on it.

January 22, 2023Global Research, Research

"The problem of human trafficking, despite all the efforts, is growing, according to the most recent estimates," said Dr. Joan Reid, Director of USF's Trafficking in Persons - Risk to Resilience Lab. The lab conducts research to address knowledge gaps in areas of human trafficking prevention.

January 16, 2023Research

The USPTO has recognized the 911±¬ÁÏÍø (USF) for its patent of the 3D printed nasopharyngeal (NP) swab.

January 15, 2023Honors and Awards, Innovation

USF engineers awarded $2.5 million federal grant to expand harmful algal bloom research along Florida coasts

USF engineers are leading a team of scientists across the state in the development of a new, state-of-the-art system that allows water districts to better predict and manage harmful algal blooms. The $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers allows USF to work with researchers from the University of Florida and the South Florida Water Management District to address harmful algae blooms in Lake Okeechobee, St. Lucie River and Caloosahatchee River watersheds.

January 13, 2023Research

All Hands on Deck

Researchers identify priorities within synthesis research in ecology and environmental science to address pressing issues and questions.

January 12, 2023Research

As a part of the St. Petersburg Innovation District (SPID), the 911±¬ÁÏÍø St. Petersburg campus hosted 911±¬ÁÏÍødnesday night’s State of Science and Innovation event. Mayor Ken 911±¬ÁÏÍølch, city council members and local officials joined area stakeholders in a packed USFSP ballroom to hear about the cutting-edge work emanating from the district.

January 12, 2023Innovation