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At USF Health and TGH, a complex swallowing challenge is met with patient-centered treatment
When Jennie Watkins imagined retirement, she pictured time with her grandchildren, shared meals with family and the freedom to travel. But a devastating complication led her unable to swallow. Thanks to specialized care at USF Health and TGH, she no longer relies on a feeding tube and enjoys everyday moments that once felt out of reach.
April 8, 2026Patient Care
USF Health posts broad gains in new U.S. News rankings, led by Tier 1 designation for medicine
In a sweep of strong results, every USF Health graduate program either rose in the rankings or held its position, with eight ranked in the Top 50 nationally and five recognized as No. 1 in Florida. The Morsani College of Medicine earned the highest possible Tier 1 rating for research for the second consecutive year.
April 7, 2026College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, Physical Therapy, Taneja College of Pharmacy
TGH, USF Health convene international scientific leaders for the “Microbes, Genes & Cancer” symposium
The symposium explored the latest research to better understand how microbes, genetics, epigenetics and immune pathways intersect to drive cancer development, progression and treatment response.
April 6, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
Psychedelic research at USF Health examines new treatment options
USF Health’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences is conducting a series of clinical trials investigating the use of psychedelic medications to treat mental health.“What I'm hoping is that this research leads to another way that we can treat people who have significant psychiatric conditions,” said Dr. Ryan Wagoner, chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences.
April 2, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF Health, TGH to use state innovation funds for rural cancer care
The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute deploy artificial intelligence - powered partnership to expand access to cervical cancer screening and follow-up care across rural Florida.
March 31, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care, Research
Eat like a snake to lose weight? Similar brain chemicals found in pythons and humans, USF Health study shows
Pythons and humans have very different eating habits, but it turns out that they share a similar brain chemical that inhibits feeding. USF Health are studying how this chemical might influence weight loss.
March 30, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
Aging with HIV: USF Health scientists target new frontiers in HIV research to improve long-term health
As people with HIV live longer and experience diseases associated with aging, USF Health researchers are taking a leading role in studying how HIV affects other chronic conditions, from heart disease to cancer.
March 30, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
Robotic microsurgery offers new hope for lymphedema patients at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital
Robotic microsurgery at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital is redefining lymphedema care, offering patients like Army veteran Monica Boney a breakthrough approach that restores function and moves beyond lifelong symptom management.
March 30, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care
Five USF faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
University of South Florida faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.
March 26, 2026College of Nursing, Honors & Awards
Largest clinical trial using brain training to reduce dementia receives $2.8 million in federal funding
An expansive clinical trial led by USF researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.
March 25, 2026Morsani College of Medicine
TGH, USF Health Named Cancer Center of Excellence in Florida
The Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute, in partnership with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, earned the state’s designation as Cancer Center of Excellence in recognition of its excellence in quality, comprehensive and innovative patient-centered care.
March 24, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care
At Match Day, USF medical students celebrate one last rodeo before residency
For one very special day, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine class of 2026 traded in their scrubs and stethoscopes for spurs and cowboy hats, celebrating a western-inspired Match Day themed “Rodeo to Residency.”
March 20, 2026Morsani College of Medicine