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USF ranks in top 10 in U.S. for patent production
The University of South Florida has ranked among the top 10 in the nation for patent production, taking another step in securing its status as a top research university (Tampa Bay Business Journal).
June 2, 2020Honors and Awards, Innovation
USF invests almost $350K for 14 new coronavirus research projects
The University of South Florida has invested over $680,000 with its latest commitment to funding coronavirus research projects. The university announced it is investing nearly $350,000 into 14 research projects focused on detecting and stopping infections, and innovations in personal protective equipment (Tampa Bay Business Journal).
June 1, 2020Health, Innovation
USF COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Effort Delivers Funding in Second Round of Pandemic Projects
Fourteen new projects will address global issues from infection detection to public perception of virus danger (USFRI Newsroom).
May 29, 2020Health, Innovation, Research
USF engineer and biologist unite to fight coronavirus with corona discharge
An interdisciplinary team of scientists from the University of South Florida has advanced efforts to establish a novel technology that can rapidly sterilize and electrostatically recharge N95 respiratory masks to restore their original filtration efficiency (USF Newsroom).
May 26, 2020Health, Innovation, Research
Largo company turns diabetes screening into 3-minute coronavirus saliva test
Largo-based Kaligia Biosciences is partnering with University South Florida, Tampa General Hospital and AdventHealth to conduct clinical trials for a saliva test that can detect COVID-19 in three minutes (Tampa Bay Times) (paywall).
May 22, 2020Health, Innovation, Research
USF-patented 3D nasal swab is being used the world over to help in COVID-19 testing
The USF Health-designed 3D printed nasal swab that broke into national news in late March is now being used by several hundred hospitals and academic medical centers around the country (Florida Trend).
May 22, 2020Health, Innovation, Research
USF engineers create ‘ear savers,’ providing relief to health professionals treating coronavirus patients
Medical professionals are required to wear face masks, often continuously during 14-hour shifts. The elastic bands can be painful, and cause sores and headaches. In order to improve their comfort, engineers at the USF College of Engineering have manufactured a special plastic strip that’s lined with hooks, making the straps adjustable (USF Newsroom).
May 18, 2020Health, Innovation, Research
Innovation and research at USF take center stage during pandemic, with increased patent production and funding
The University of South Florida may have steered its students away during the coronavirus pandemic, but innovation is still happening on and off campus (Tampa Bay Business Journal) (paywall).
May 13, 2020Innovation, Research
New online portal forecasts coronavirus transmission to aid officials in management, planning
In collaboration with USF, Notre Dame researchers have initially modeled impacts in the Tampa Bay area. The researchers showed how the area could be affected if government officials relaxed various restrictions, including when a second wave and peak of the COVID-19 pandemic would occur (Notre Dame News).
May 12, 2020Health, Innovation, Research
USF doctor hoping antibodies will help answer coronavirus questions
A University of South Florida research project is starting to reveal more about COVID-19 in the Tampa Bay area (WFLA).
May 12, 2020Health, Innovation, Research
USF professor's newest Molekule filter gets FDA clearance for medical use
Decades of development and years of research, led by University of South Florida distinguished professor Yogi Goswami, are now culminating at the perfect moment in history (Fox 13 News).
April 30, 2020Innovation
Tell Me About Your Thesis. You Have 3 Minutes. Go!
Meet the graduate student winners of USF's 3MT® Skills competition (USF Newsroom).
April 28, 2020Innovation, Student Research
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