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USF develops technique revolutionizing malaria research
A breakthrough by the scientists at the University of South Florida is giving researchers around the world the chance to study the planet’s deadliest parasite in ways that were previously impossible.
May 9, 2018USF Health
Unlocking the genome of the world’s deadliest parasite
For the first time ever, an international team of researchers led by scientists at the University of South Florida have identified the core repertoire of essential genes of the world’s deadliest parasite – an innovative breakthrough with lifesaving potential.
May 3, 2018USF Health
USF awarded AHA Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships program
The program, one of five awarded nationally this year, pairs faculty mentors from USF Health’s Heart Institute with promising students interested in cardiovascular or related biomedical research.
May 2, 2018USF Health
USF Health expands nursing program to Sarasota-Manatee campus
The USF Health College of Nursing is partnering with the College of Science and Mathematics at USF Sarasota-Manatee to offer a new nursing program at the Sarasota-Manatee campus beginning in fall 2018.
April 26, 2018USF Health
Electively inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces risk of C-sections, other pregnancy complications
It’s better to induce labor than to watch and wait. That’s the main result of a new study published in PLOS ONE.
April 25, 2018USF Health
National leadership organization for academic neurology names Dr. Clifton Gooch president-elect
Clifton Gooch, MD, professor and chair of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine’s Department of Neurology, has been selected president-elect of the Association of University Professors of Neurology (AUPN).
April 24, 2018USF Health
Sloth benefits from unlikely interprofessional team at USF Health, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
USF Health isn’t usually called upon to scale the anatomy of a patient from human to animal, but the USF Radiology team has that expertise – and was ready when a Busch Gardens veterinarian reached out to schedule a CT scan for a young sloth with dental issues.
April 23, 2018USF Health
New Research Discovers Genetic Variation Linked to African Americans with Heart Failure
The University of South Florida-led study is another step toward more effective treatments for a population disproportionately affected by this chronic cardiovascular disease
March 7, 2018USF Health
USF Health Research Day 2018 Celebrates Team Science
Two new Research Day awards focus on scholarly work promoting research and practice across the health colleges.
March 1, 2018USF Health
Delivering Health Care to the Seafarer
USF medical students filling a big gap by providing clinical care to maritime workers at Port Tampa Bay.
February 20, 2018USF Health
USF Joins Community Partners to Strengthen Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
The workshop brought together USF students and researchers, community advocates and law enforcement to brainstorm about best ways to unite efforts.
January 30, 2018USF Health
USF Health Responds to Opioid Epidemic
In Florida, USF Health plays a leading role providing faculty, residents and students with the tools to address the opioid crisis while caring for patients in acute and chronic pain.
January 18, 2018USF Health