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USF expands Alzheimer's research to Sarasota, seeks participants
The university's Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training (PACT) study, funded by the National Institute on Aging, uses digital brain training exercises to see if they can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. The study is seeking more than 1,200 participants in the Sarasota area to join.
USF to extend ground-breaking dementia prevention research to Sarasota
The University of South Florida and healthy older adult volunteers from the Sarasota area will play an increasingly crucial role in the landmark Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study.
October 6, 2022Health
USF researchers progress protein-based therapy for ALS patients
A protein that could provide assistance to the progression of a protein-based therapy for patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) has been tested by researchers at the Morsani College of Medicine, ultimately leading to successful results, according to lead investigator Svitlana Garbuzova-Davis.
USF Awarded $20 Million Federal Grant To Protect Coral Reef
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $20 million grant to a University of South Florida-led (USF) team of researchers to develop a standardized approach to the protection and replenishment of coral reef and mangrove ecosystems, which serve as a barrier in protecting our coasts.
October 4, 2022Research
USF researchers advance efforts to develop a protein-based treatment therapy for individuals with ALS
Researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, located at the University of South Florida, successfully tested a protein that has the potential to aid in the development of a protein-based therapy for patients with ALS, a progressive nervous system disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
October 4, 2022Health
USF geoscientists deploy to study evacuation behavior ahead of Hurricane Ian
As the Tampa Bay region prepares for Hurricane Ian, a team of researchers led by geosciences Professor Jennifer Collins, is on the road to collect data on how individuals respond in a natural disaster.
September 26, 2022Research
USF Research Park receives international award
The University of South Florida Research Park has been named the 2022 Outstanding Research Park by the Association of University Research Parks — an international nonprofit organization that represents research parks and innovation districts.
September 23, 2022Honors and Awards, Research
6th ARW accelerates innovation through USF partnership
The 6th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) and U.S. Central Command at MacDill have a new educational partnership agreement with USF. The partnership with USF gives MacDill airmen access to world-class resources from USF, such as Ph.D. level expertise to help further educational opportunities, to discuss, brainstorm and problem solve.
September 22, 2022Innovation
USF announces partnership with MacDill
The University of South Florida announced a partnership with MacDill Air Force Base. The three-year partnership will give USF students access to internships, research projects, guest speaker and mentors.
September 22, 2022Innovation, Research
New collaboration pays off at USF and MacDill Air Force Base
The University of South Florida and MacDill Air Force Base have more in common than you might think. Now, there's a new collaboration in the works that may benefit both.
September 20, 2022Innovation, Research
The Flood Hub rises to the challenge of coastal resilience in Florida
Through improved flood forecasting, the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation will inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions to support a more resilient Florida for all.
September 19, 2022Innovation, Research
Robert H. Weisberg was elected as an AGU Fellow
Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Robert H. Weisberg was elected as an American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Fellow. Professor Weisberg was selected for his pioneering observational and theoretical work explaining tropical and coastal ocean phenomena of interdisciplinary and societal importance.
September 19, 2022Honors and Awards
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