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Dr. Yael Bensoussan, director of the USF Health Voice Center

Menopause can disrupt women’s vocal tone and quality, says USF Health vocal researcher

A new USF Health study in the journal Menopause provides a comprehensive and innovative examination of how falling hormone levels during menopause may affect women's vocal tone and quality.

September 10, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

A researcher displays the MRSA bacteria in a petri dish.

How USF researchers are leading the fight against MRSA

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA, is a type of staph infection that’s resistant to most antibiotics. Two new grants, totaling more than $4.4 million, from the National Institutes of Health aim to address this infection that can affect nearly every part of the human body.

September 8, 2025Research

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White Coat Ceremony marks first step for Morsani College of Medicine Class of 2029

The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine officially welcomed 132 first-year medical students into the profession during the Class of 2029 White Coat Ceremony, Sept. 6.

September 5, 2025Morsani College of Medicine

Doctor with child patient

Celebrating 20 years of USF Health: 20 things to know

Twenty years ago, USF Health was launched as a bold commitment to improving the full spectrum of health. Out of this vision, USF Health was born.

September 5, 2025Patient Care, Research

USF Health research leader Gopal Thinakaran, PhD, in his lab

Gene variant slows down removal of debris in the brain, increasing Alzheimer’s risk, say USF Health researchers

A gene variant in the brain can make it more difficult for vital brain cells to remove harmful debris, USF Health researchers have found. Their findings have been published in Nature.

September 3, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

USF Health's Maxim Mokin, MD, PhD, is saving lives while researching new techniques for advanced stroke treatment.

For this vascular neurologist, stroke research is an art form

USF Health's Maxim Mokin, MD, PhD, is saving lives while researching new techniques for advanced stroke treatment.

September 2, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic

For the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.

August 27, 2025College of Public Health, Research

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF, Global Virus Network bring together top scientists and Tampa students for inaugural youth camp to inspire future virus hunters

The Global Virus Network, in partnership with USF Youth Experiences and Hillsborough County Public Schools STEM Department, hosted its first-ever summer camp designed to spark student interest in virology, outbreak response and public health careers.

August 25, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

President Law, Representative Anderson, and Dr. Lockwood holding a signed copy of the Sunshine Genetics Act.

USF joins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicine

USF Health is leveraging its position as Florida’s leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn’s entire genetic code sequenced at birth.

August 15, 2025College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care, Research

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Twice as nice: Athletic Training Program repeats as Quiz Bowl national champions

For the second straight year, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Athletic Training Program has claimed the top prize at the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) Quiz Bowl, making history as the competition’s first ever back-to-back national champions.

August 13, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Physical Therapy

Dr. Kami Kim, USF Health infectious disease professor

USF Health and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections

USF Health and Tampa General Hospital are part of a research team studying an easier treatment for potentially deadly staph infections.

August 13, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Physical therapy scholarship celebrates beloved Bucs trainer

Tom “Ox” Oxley—kind, humble, and beloved as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ head trainer (1977–1984)—continues to inspire future physical therapists. After his passing on May 12, his daughter Elizabeth Oxley, established the Thomas Oxley Memorial Scholarship in Physical Therapy at USF in his honor. In just three weeks, the fund reached its $25,000 endowment goal, ensuring that Oxley’s values—compassion, empathy, and patient-centered care—are passed on to the next generation.

August 11, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Physical Therapy

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