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Tampa General Hospital, partnering with USF Health, becomes second hospital in world recognized for excellence in women’s integrated surgical health
Tampa General Hospital in partnership with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been designated a Center of Excellence in Gynecologic Surgical Oncology by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), making it the only hospital in the Southeast to receive this prestigious recognition in women’s health.
March 11, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care
USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing
The University of South Florida increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 – a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years – reinforcing the university’s upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive national funding environment.
March 10, 2026College of Nursing, Research
Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at University of South Florida
The GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.
March 9, 2026Research
At USF Health Research Day, ideas converge to shape the future of health
This year's event brought together a record-setting 524 presenters and more than 500 research projects, showcasing collaboration and collision of ideas across the USF Health colleges of medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health.
March 6, 2026College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, Research, Taneja College of Pharmacy
Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatment
Infectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.
March 5, 2026Research
A healthier vaginal microbiome can improve women’s health, says Research Day keynote speaker
Dr. Jacques Ravel, this year's keynote speaker at USF Health Research Day, has developed a research program focused on applying modern genomics techniques and ecological principles to studying the role and dynamics of the vaginal microbiome in women’s health.
March 4, 2026Research
Athletic Training at USF is preparing the next generation of leaders
As the first program in the nation housed within a College of Medicine, USF prepares future athletic trainers to lead in sports, health care and beyond.
March 2, 2026College of Nursing, Morsani College of Medicine
Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2028 don first white coats
The 49 students representing the Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2027 received their first white coats during their Commitment to the Profession Ceremony Feb. 27.
February 27, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Physical Therapy
National Academy of Inventors names six USF faculty to its 2026 class of senior members
This accolade recognizes university employees who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that can impact the welfare of society and economic progress.
February 26, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine claims two national Top 10 rankings in NIH funding
Two USF Health Morsani College of Medicine departments now rank among the Top 10 nationally for NIH funding, with nine programs among the Top 50 in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings.
February 20, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Physical Therapy, Research
USF Health hosts Global Virus Network headquarters, strengthening international pandemic preparedness
In July 2024, the Global Virus Network (GVN) selected the University of South Florida to host its international headquarters. Together, GVN and USF are advancing pandemic preparedness through discovery and education while fostering innovation, global collaboration and economic growth across Florida’s life sciences sector.
February 19, 2026Morsani College of Medicine
University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital and GE HealthCare further relationship to advance next-generation surgical training and clinical innovation
USF has become the first institution in Florida and third in the world to install GE HealthCare’s Allia Moveo, a next-generation image therapy solution. Housed at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation, it will enable providers and students to train on cutting-edge operating room technology available at no other simulation center in the world.
February 13, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care