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Dr. Thomas Beachkofsky uses the Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT) system to capture real-time 3D images of a patient’s skin.

USF Health and Tampa VA announce revolutionary skin cancer detection technology

Dr. Thomas Beachkofsky uses the Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT) system to capture real-time 3D images of a patient’s skin.

December 5, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Award-winning writer recognized as USF Health Culture Champion

Award winning writer Dave Scheiber was recognized as a USF Health Culture Champion for telling the story commemorating the 50-year journey of the Morsani College of Medicine.

December 5, 2024Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF Health Ybor Youth Clinic receives Gold Adolescent-Centered Environment Certification from the Adolescent Health Initiative

The USF Health Ybor Youth Clinic has been awarded Gold Certification as an adolescent-centered health clinic from the Adolescent Health Initiative, becoming the first in Florida to receive this honor and reflecting the clinic's commitment to the highest standards of care.

December 4, 2024Morsani College of Medicine

Dr. Yael Bensoussan at a podium with a Bridge2AI backdrop

Landmark AI project led by USF Health harnesses voice to diagnose disease, releases first data

Researchers at USF Health, as part of a multi-institutional project investigating voice as a biomarker for disease, have published the first clinically validated voice dataset to an online AI platform where it will be an invaluable resource for researchers across the globe.

December 2, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research

A podcasting mic sits open in a conference room

USF Health researchers turn to podcasts to share information on infectious diseases

A new peer-reviewed study by USF Health researchers describes the advantages of podcasts for sharing credible information about infectious disease and includes a handy guide to leading podcasts in the field.

November 25, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF Health honors Patti Lane with a Culture Coin for excellence in coordinating patient care

For her exceptional commitment to patients and her embodiment of USF Health’s core values, Lane was recently nominated as a Culture Champion.

November 20, 2024Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care

Researchers at the Byrd Institute are working toward a cure for Alzheimer's disease

From a dedicated benefactor, a final gift

The University of South Florida received a $6.5 million estate gift that will go toward the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute. The gift comes from a recently deceased anonymous benefactor who had regularly donated to the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center in smaller increments since 2002. However, a gift of this size was unexpected.

November 18, 2024Morsani College of Medicine

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

IPE Day 2024 addresses nutrition, food insecurity, community health

IPE Day 2024 meets Iron Chef. This year's event focuses on how food scarcity and food deserts play a role in community health and long-term patient outcomes.

November 15, 2024College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, PA Program, Physical Therapy

Representatives from the University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital and Medical Microinstruments pose with the Symani Surgical System

USF and TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa Bay

The agreement with Medical Microinstruments will help elevate the standard in reconstructive oncology and the care of cancer patients in Florida. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

November 15, 2024Morsani College of Medicine

Natasha Ram, an MD/PhD students, speaks about her educational experience

MD/PhD program recruits the toughest students – and USF Health wants more of them

These students are willing to spend twice as long in medical school as they prepare to become physician scientists with an MD/PhD.

November 15, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Four young boys on their phones while sitting on a gray sofa

USF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use

A groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.

November 14, 2024College of Public Health

The newly renovated Chalsty Pediatric Clinic was made possible thanks to a generous $1 million gift by Jill and John Chalsty

USF Health hosts ribbon-cutting for expanded Chalsty Pediatric Clinic after $1 million gift from Chalsty family

The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase the newly renovated Chalsty Pediatric Clinic, made possible thanks to a generous $1 million gift by Jill Chalsty and her late husband, John Chalsty.

November 14, 2024Morsani College of Medicine

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USF Health News highlights the great work of the faculty, staff and students across the four health colleges – Morsani College of Medicine, College of Public Health, College of Nursing and Taneja College of Pharmacy – and the multispecialty physicians group. USF Health, an integral part of the University of South Florida, integrates research, education and health care to reach our shared value - making life better.