https://www.usf.edu/health/news/Recent posts from Health Newsen-usThu, 21 May 2026 16:40:42 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxTheir work has transformed modern life, advanced critical industries, improved patient care, strengthened national resilience and exemplified the power of innovation to address society’s most pressing challenges.External ArticleWed, 20 May 2026 09:14:54 Three pioneering USF faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameTheir work has transformed modern life, advanced critical industries, improved patient care, strengthened national resilience and exemplified the power of innovation to address society’s most pressing challenges.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxMorsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/pa-program-move.aspxThe USF Health Physician Assistant Program has a new home in downtown Tampa. Five years in the making, the move to the Morsani College of Medicine puts PA students alongside medical and pharmacy students in the heart of the city's medical district.Allison LongTue, 19 May 2026 14:31:12 USF Health PA program settles into new home in downtown TampaThe USF Health Physician Assistant Program has a new home in downtown Tampa. Five years in the making, the move to the Morsani College of Medicine puts PA students alongside medical and pharmacy students in the heart of the city's medical district.The exterior of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine building in downtown Tampahttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/pa-program-move.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,PA Programhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/larson-ibd-grateful-patient.aspxA family began receiving care from the pediatric gastroenterology team at the USF Health Chalsty Pediatric Clinic, where they met Jacqueline Larson, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist and assistant professor at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Larson worked in collaboration with the family’s physician in New York to help continue the children’s care closer to home, giving the Bergmanns a trusted local partner.Ryan RossyTue, 19 May 2026 08:46:43 Siblings with Crohn’s disease reclaim the joys of childhood with help from USF Health doctor who has lived itA family began receiving care from the pediatric gastroenterology team at the USF Health Chalsty Pediatric Clinic, where they met Jacqueline Larson, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist and assistant professor at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Larson worked in collaboration with the family’s physician in New York to help continue the children’s care closer to home, giving the Bergmanns a trusted local partner.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/larson-ibd-grateful-patient.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Carehttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/what-to-know-about-hantavirus.aspxReports of a hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic have led to questions about travel safety. Public health experts say the risk of infection is low, but understanding the situation can help put the risk into perspective.Nora SamaranayakeFri, 08 May 2026 08:10:27 What to know about hantavirus after cruise ship outbreakReports of a hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic have led to questions about travel safety. Public health experts say the risk of infection is low, but understanding the situation can help put the risk into perspective.Tube labeled hantavirushttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/what-to-know-about-hantavirus.aspxCollege of Public Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/morsani-college-of-medicine-class-of-2026-comencement.aspxCapping off a week of celebration, 169 students of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Class of 2025 completed their medical school journey May 7 in front of an exceptionally enthusiastic crowd who could not help but yell out their pride and support for their loved ones.Story and video by Freddie Coleman; Photos by Allison LongThu, 07 May 2026 15:44:29 USF Health Morsani College of Medicine celebrates Class of 2026Capping off a week of celebration, 169 students of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Class of 2025 completed their medical school journey May 7 in front of an exceptionally enthusiastic crowd who could not help but yell out their pride and support for their loved ones.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/morsani-college-of-medicine-class-of-2026-comencement.aspxMorsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-scientists-examine-ais-real-world-readiness-for-drug-discovery.aspxIn a new study, researchers at USF Health examined how well AI tools can predict one of the immune system’s most important jobs: recognizing when something does not belong in the body. That process is central to fighting infections and plays a major role in the development of cancer treatments.Kurt LoftWed, 06 May 2026 10:17:36 USF scientists examine AI’s real-world readiness for drug discoveryIn a new study, researchers at USF Health examined how well AI tools can predict one of the immune system’s most important jobs: recognizing when something does not belong in the body. That process is central to fighting infections and plays a major role in the development of cancer treatments.Antibody binding to cell receptorhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-scientists-examine-ais-real-world-readiness-for-drug-discovery.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspxRamesh Ayyala and Jasenka Zubcevic were among the recipients of Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards for groundbreaking health-focused research. Ayyala’s team is developing an AI-powered app for at-home glaucoma screening, while Zubcevic’s project explores microbiome-based therapies to improve cardiovascular and cognitive health in menopausal women.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 09:48:13 USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage fundingRamesh Ayyala and Jasenka Zubcevic were among the recipients of Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards for groundbreaking health-focused research. Ayyala’s team is developing an AI-powered app for at-home glaucoma screening, while Zubcevic’s project explores microbiome-based therapies to improve cardiovascular and cognitive health in menopausal women.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspxMorsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/rising-bull-in-health-cole-kiser.aspxInspired by his father, fourth-year medical student Cole Kiser will be answering the call to serve his patients and his country, taking care of the country's service members and their families as an internal medicine physician.Story. photos and video by Freddie ColemanMon, 04 May 2026 09:23:29 Rising Bulls in Health: Cole KiserInspired by his father, fourth-year medical student Cole Kiser will be answering the call to serve his patients and his country, taking care of the country's service members and their families as an internal medicine physician.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/rising-bull-in-health-cole-kiser.aspxMorsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2026/road-to-graduation-jennie-norton.aspxNursing has been central to Jennie Norton’s life since she was a child. Always ready with a bandage when someone skinned their knee or stubbed their toe, her family affectionately called her “Nurse Nancy,” a nickname adopted from the Golden Books series of the same name. As Norton prepares to graduate from the USF Health College of Nursing, she is ready to write her own story.External ArticleFri, 01 May 2026 20:07:16 Rising Bull in Health: Jennie NortonNursing has been central to Jennie Norton’s life since she was a child. Always ready with a bandage when someone skinned their knee or stubbed their toe, her family affectionately called her “Nurse Nancy,” a nickname adopted from the Golden Books series of the same name. As Norton prepares to graduate from the USF Health College of Nursing, she is ready to write her own story.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2026/road-to-graduation-jennie-norton.aspxCollege of Nursing,Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/h5n1-seasonal-flu.aspxAn international systematic review of studies on avian influenza, or H5N1, shows that seasonal flu vaccine may offer some protection against H5N1. The study, published this month, included USF Health researchers.Nora SamaranayakeTue, 28 Apr 2026 21:24:40 Could a seasonal flu shot help protect against bird flu? International study points to a surprising possibilityAn international systematic review of studies on avian influenza, or H5N1, shows that seasonal flu vaccine may offer some protection against H5N1. The study, published this month, included USF Health researchers.The H5N1 virus https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/h5n1-seasonal-flu.aspxCollege of Public Health,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/kadiwar-pa-graduation.aspxPhysician assistant student Aashna Kadiwar was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin's lymphoma two days after her 21st birthday. Now set to graduate from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine physician assistant program in May, she reflects on how her diagnosis shaped her path to hematology oncology and her commitment to community health outreach.Allison LongMon, 27 Apr 2026 21:45:45 From patient to provider: Aashna Kadiwar’s road to graduationPhysician assistant student Aashna Kadiwar was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin's lymphoma two days after her 21st birthday. Now set to graduate from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine physician assistant program in May, she reflects on how her diagnosis shaped her path to hematology oncology and her commitment to community health outreach.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/kadiwar-pa-graduation.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,PA Programhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/rising-bull-danielle-white.aspxLong before the sun rises, Danielle White is already on the road. At 3 a.m., she begins a two-hour drive from Ocala to Tampa for her clinical training. By 6 a.m., she is on the court or field, caring for University of South Florida student-athletes, sometimes on only four hours of sleep.Ryan RossyMon, 27 Apr 2026 08:50:06 Rising Bull in Health: Danielle WhiteLong before the sun rises, Danielle White is already on the road. At 3 a.m., she begins a two-hour drive from Ocala to Tampa for her clinical training. By 6 a.m., she is on the court or field, caring for University of South Florida student-athletes, sometimes on only four hours of sleep.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/rising-bull-danielle-white.aspxMorsani College of Medicine