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USF researcher attempts to set world record by living underwater for 100 days – hopes to emerge ‘super-human’
Following his military career as a diving saturation officer, Joseph Dituri will examine how exposure to increased pressure will impact the human body and break the world record for days spent in an underwater habitat.
March 1, 2023Research and Innovation
USF program aims to expand pipeline of addiction researchers from underrepresented backgrounds
The program addresses a national and global need for researchers from different backgrounds to mitigate existing health disparities, seen in crises such as the opioid epidemic.
February 8, 2023Research and Innovation
Public transportation agency sees boost in ridership following USF eye-tracking research
The interdisciplinary project, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, created guidelines to help improve the marketing of public transportation.
January 4, 2023Research and Innovation
Mitigating volcano hazards: USF students and alumna travel to Hawaii to study Mauna Loa eruption
With a rare instrument, the USF team is analyzing data from the Mauna Loa eruption to better understand lava flows to help mitigate dangers.
December 19, 2022Research and Innovation
USF helps reduce non-emergency ambulance calls through new partnership with The Salvation Army
USF’s College of Nursing launched a respite care program to provide The Salvation Army clients with free care coordination, health education, assessments and resources.
December 15, 2022Community Partnerships
New USF patent creates digital alibis
The technology is the first of its kind to create and verify an unforgeable alibi that can be used in a variety of ways, including criminal justice.
November 14, 2022Research and Innovation
USF and Florida Inventors Hall of Fame launch new program to inspire next generation of inventors
The program will provide students of all ages with innovative learning opportunities guided by inventor mentors and resources to develop their ideas.
October 26, 2022Research and Innovation
USF professor to help improve pandemic-induced child behavioral problems through multi-million dollar federal grant
The funding will operate the National Center on Pyramid Model Innovation and allow a national team of faculty to investigate and address behavioral and equity issues in early childhood programs.
October 17, 2022Research and Innovation
USF researchers advance efforts to develop a protein-based treatment therapy for individuals with ALS
Researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine successfully tested a protein that has the potential to aid in the development of a protein-based therapy for patients with ALS.
October 4, 2022Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF volunteers serve nearly 1,500 hours to assist evacuation shelters during Hurricane Ian
To help the community during a time of crisis, the USF Community Emergency Response Team and Medical Response Unit banded together during Hurricane Ian.
October 3, 2022University News
New methodology predicts coronavirus and other infectious disease threats to wildlife
USF study successfully tests a tool that can be used to predict infection risk and disease transmission from wildlife.
September 1, 2022Research and Innovation
New online portal to streamline process for licensing USF inventions
The new USF Technology Transfer Office portal protects, manages and supports the commercialization of inventions and other intellectual property at USF.
September 1, 2022Research and Innovation