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USF researchers join push to find COVID-19 treatments

The Tampa-based medical teams have launched dozens of coronavirus-related clinical trials aimed at lessening symptoms and preventing the disease (Tampa Bay Times).

April 21, 2020Health, Research

USF, Jabil expand deal and offer lessons in becoming more strategic

The University of South Florida and Jabil Inc. have formalized their partnership with the establishment of a new institute in the USF Research Park. The $1 million initiative will include new efforts in innovative research, community engagement, and talent development (Tech Transfer Central).

April 20, 2020Innovation, Research

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 (PICUs) (USF Newsroom).

April 16, 2020Health

Formlabs create 3D printed nasal swabs during emergency shortage situation

The University of South Florida (USF) Health, Formlabs, and Northwell Health have announced they have successfully produced and tested a 3D printed nasal swab to address emergency shortages that hospitals and health care teams may face as testing for COVID-19 increases (SelectScience).

April 16, 2020Health, Innovation

Scientists Conduct First Census of Viruses and Bacteria Living in Florida Springs

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 (USF College of Marine Science).

April 16, 2020Research

First Gulf-wide survey of oil pollution completed 10 years after Deepwater Horizon

Since the 2010 BP oil spill, marine scientists at the University of South Florida (USF) 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 (Phys.org).

April 15, 2020Research

Crowdsourced data could help researchers identify COVID-19 hotspots

A new surveillance database could soon show us the locations of new and potential hotspots of COVID-19, thanks to research being done at the University of South Florida College of Public Health (Fox 13 News).

April 14, 2020Health, Research

USF Grad Student Researchers Celebrate Achievements in Florida High Tech Corridor Projects

Students are a key part of the USF's partnership with the Florida High Tech Corridor's effort to grow the regional STEM talent pipeline (USF Research).

April 14, 2020Student Research

USF Marine Scientists Conclude 10 Years of Unprecedented Studies on Impacts of Deepwater Horizon

USF led over 25 research expeditions Gulf-wide since the DWH to observe temporal and spatial effects on the environment (Mirage News).

April 14, 2020Research

USF student awarded virtual research opportunity amid unprecedented times

USF student Alexander Mercier was selected as one of 10 people in the entire country to learn from renowned researchers at the Santa Fe Institute (SFI) in New Mexico this summer. However, he will have to carry it out virtually due to uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic (USF Oracle).

April 14, 2020Student Research

USF Marine Scientists Conclude 10 Years of Unprecedented Studies on the Impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

On April 20, 2010, the offshore oil drilling ship Deepwater Horizon exploded, killing 11 crewmen and resulting in over $60 billion in clean-up costs, penalties, fines and restitution to affected businesses (USF Newsroom).

April 13, 2020Research

Joshua Rokach to be inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

Joshua Rokach, the acclaimed chemist and longtime Florida Tech faculty member, is being inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame (Hometown News).

April 9, 2020Innovation

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