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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
USF Health Awards and Accolades – Winter 2025 - 2026
USF Health faculty, staff and students are making an enduring impact across the state and nation through their commitment to research, education, patient care and community service.
March 19, 2026Honors & Awards
USF Health launches new psychiatry residency at Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital
As demand for mental health services continues to grow across Florida, USF Health is expanding its efforts to train the next generation of psychiatrists.
March 18, 2026Morsani College of Medicine
USF Health’s specialized hernia center offers relief for complex cases
Dr. Monica Polcz discusses the USF Health Center for Abdominal Wall Surgery & Complex Hernia Repair and the range of patients the center treats. The center's multidisciplinary approach provides treatment options for both straightforward and complex hernia cases.
March 17, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care
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