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USF combines AI-powered mapping and community outreach to fight dengue
As Hillsborough County faces a record dengue outbreak, USF faculty and students are combining AI powered mapping, mosquito surveillance and public outreach to help predict risks and target interventions.
October 30, 2026Biostatistics and Data Sciences, College News, Research and Innovation

USF student wins top award in prestigious cancer institute convention
Aarya Satardekar, a recent MPH graduate from the COPH, won first place at the AACI CADEx conference for her research on racial disparities in cancer care access and outcomes in Florida.
May 18, 2026Awards and Honors, Biostatistics and Data Sciences, Research and Innovation, Student Life

USF student advocates for tuberculosis funding at national level
Spuritha Bhandaru never imagined she would appear before members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to talk about her passion for health care. So, when the invitation arrived, she embraced a rare chance to make a difference.
March 19, 2026Awards and Honors, Epidemiology, Student Life