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How ultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer risk
The interdisciplinary research led by University of South Florida Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the Western diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.
December 10, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF sets new record with $738 million in research funding
The milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.
December 10, 2024Research
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
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
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
USF Diabetes Center advances care through pioneering research
The USF Diabetes & Endocrinology Center conducts research that impacts diabetes care. The Center is testing Medtronic's newest sensor system for children ages 2-6, participates in TrialNet studies that help delay Type 1 diabetes onset, and continues work with EDIC to understand long-term diabetes outcomes. Our research provides participants with education, monitoring, and access to new treatments while helping advance care for future patients.
November 14, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF Health receives $3.75 million NIH award to research whether Long COVID may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
The National Institute of Health has awarded a $3.75 million research grant to a USF Health researchers team to study Long COVID and its potential link to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
October 25, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF Health hosts U.S. Rep Kathy Castor for tour of newly installed functional MRI
The new fMRI will expand research grant opportunities for USF faculty and students
September 4, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF Health faculty among teams selected for new CREATE Awards that will help solve critical challenges
USF researchers were recently awarded $1 million in seed funding through CREATE awards to catalyze new research
August 13, 2024College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, Research
FDA approves new Parkinson’s treatment based on clinical trial led by USF Health faculty
The new medication could offer patients significant relief from the disease’s debilitating symptoms
August 8, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF Health Explores Psychedelics for Treatment-Resistant Depression
USF Health researchers are exploring psilocybin as a potential treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), including treatment-resistant depression and postpartum depression. Dr. Ryan Wagoner and Dr. Debra Knudson Gonzalez discuss their groundbreaking clinical trials investigating psychedelic compounds for mental health treatment.
August 7, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research
Medical student earns national fellowship
Medical students earns national Alpha Omega Alpha fellowship to further cancer research
July 23, 2024Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine, Research