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New USF Health study recognizes the burden of tremor for Parkinson’s disease patients
USF Health's Dr. Robert Hauser surveyed hundreds of patients with Parkinson's disease and found that tremors pose a greater burden on their quality of life than previously reported.
June 30, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl Rouson
The Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at USF will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.
June 25, 2025Morsani College of Medicine
Genshaft and Greenbaum’s latest gift to Taneja College of Pharmacy caps a decades-long journey
Judy Genshaft and husband Steven Greenbaum’s recent $250,000 gift — which named the Dr. Judy Genshaft & Mr. Steven Greenbaum Dean’s Suite & Atrium — makes possible an array of cutting-edge features for both high-profile areas of the Tanjea College of Pharmacy.
June 24, 2025Taneja College of Pharmacy
USF Health clinical trial reveals how hearing aids improve brain health and quality of life
Audiology researchers at the USF ARCT Lab are studying how improving hearing can have surprising benefits for patients' overall health and wellbeing -- including lowering the risk of dementia.
June 23, 2025Morsani College of Medicine
USF Health Awards & Accolades - Spring 2025
USF Health faculty, staff and students earned prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions to research, education, patient care and community service.
June 20, 2025Honors & Awards
USF and Pepin Family Foundation introduce local teens to nursing
For the third consecutive year, the University of South Florida College of Nursing and Pepin Family Foundation teamed up to provide local high school students with first hand nursing experience. The Pepin Family USF Nursing Pathway Summer Program is made possible by funds from the Pepin Family Foundation.
June 20, 2025College of Nursing, Morsani College of Medicine
Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance breakthrough technologies in healthcare, education and security
Reflecting the breadth of innovation emerging across the university, these projects address critical global challenges — from advancing healthcare training and personalized education to revolutionizing diagnostic technologies, wearable rehabilitation, environmental monitoring and next-generation security solutions.
June 20, 2025Research
USF Health brings critical emergency medicine training to rural communities
USF Health faculty and simulation experts brought immersive simulation training directly to health providers in two rural areas as part of the CAMLS Without Walls initiative, addressing barriers to continuing medical education.
June 16, 2025Morsani College of Medicine
Tracking dengue’s rise in Florida discussed at Global Virus Network event
Dengue and other infectious disease challenges were among the issues discussed at the Global Virus Network Regional Meeting for the Caribbean and Latin America.
June 10, 2025College of Public Health, Research
Quiet generosity, lasting impact: Dr. Jack Ross Medical Scholarship empowers future physicians
Jenny Chen, a first-year student at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, will forever remember the surreal moment she opened her email and saw the congratulatory subject line. Chen was unaware she was even being considered for the Dr. Jack F. Ross Medical Scholarship when she started classes in 2024, but a jaw-dropping message suddenly filled her screen.
June 5, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine
2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff Practices Medicine With Purpose
Becoming a physician is commonly associated with years of rigorous training, sleepless nights, and relentless dedication. But what happens after the white coat ceremony and the letters "M.D." follow your name? For many, the challenge shifts from earning the title to enduring the daily grind.
June 5, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine
USF Family Medicine opens Acute Care Clinic to expand access to timely outpatient services
USF Health recently opened its new Acute Care Clinic at the 17 Davis Medical Building, marking a major step in expanding access to timely outpatient care across the Tampa Bay region.
June 5, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care