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USF leads first research cruise to study Piney Point’s environmental impact
A team of scientists from the University of South Florida College of Marine Science have embarked on the first research cruise in Tampa Bay dedicated to studying the environmental impacts of the recent breach at a retired fertilizer processing plant at Piney Point in Manatee County, Florida. They’re aboard the R/V Weatherbird II, a research vessel that was also used in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response effort led by USF (USF Newsroom).
April 7, 2021Research
USF scientists testing the waters to study effects of Piney Point reservoir release
Aboard the R/V Weatherbird II, a team of USF scientists from the College of Marine Sciences in St. Pete sailed offshore to Tampa Bay on Wednesday morning to study the environmental impacts of the Piney Point reservoir release (USF Oracle).
April 7, 2021Research
USF Team of Researchers To Test Tampa Bay Waters Near Piney Point
A team of scientists from the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science will head into Tampa Bay to study the environmental impacts of Piney Point (Bay News 9).
April 7, 2021Research
USF wins $44.4 million NIH grant to test whether computerized brain training can prevent dementia
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the University of South Florida (USF) total expected funds of $44.4 million over the next five years to study whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and dementias like Alzheimer's disease, in older adults (News-Medical.Net).
USF awarded five-year, $44.4 million NIH grant to test whether computerized brain training reduces dementia risk in older adults
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the University of South Florida total expected funds of $44.4 million over the next five years to study whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment, and dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, in older adults (USF Health).
USF receives $44 million grant for Alzheimer's study
The University of South Florida has received a national grant for $44.4 million to help its study on preventing Alzheimer's disease (Tampa Bay Business Journal).
$2.5 million grant helping researchers improve health disparities in communities of color
University of South Florida researchers are undertaking a multi-year study designed to improve health outcomes and reduce hospital readmission for people of color managing chronic illnesses (USF Newsroom).
USF advances action on climate planning with new grant funding
The University of South Florida is one of 10 colleges and universities nationwide that will receive pro bono consulting to help advance climate action planning and projects on campus (USF Newsroom).
March 29, 2021Research
Transportation Innovators: Fred Mannering of the Center for Urban Transportation Research at USF
Transportation Innovators recognize the hard work, foresight and problem-solving capabilities of Florida's logistics and transportation professionals (Jacksonville Business Journal / paywall).
March 26, 2021Innovation, Research
Light pollution drives increased risk of West Nile virus
A new study from the University of South Florida is the first to provide direct evidence that light pollution is driving infectious disease patterns in nature (USF Newsroom).
March 24, 2021Research
USF doctors researching whether genes in blood determine severity of COVID illness
A new test being developed in USF's labs right now will help doctors treat COVID-19 patients (WTSP).
City of St. Petersburg selects USF researchers to identify, make recommendations to address systemic racism
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of South Florida will assist the city of St. Petersburg in identifying structural racism and make recommendations on how to address the multi-faceted issue (USF Newsroom).
March 23, 2021Research
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