https://www.usf.edu/health/news/Recent posts from Health Newsen-usMon, 11 May 2026 11:05:20 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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/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/usf-health-programs-rise-across-the-board-in-us-news-rankings.aspxIn a sweep of strong results, every USF Health graduate program either rose in the rankings or held its position, with eight ranked in the Top 50 nationally and five recognized as No. 1 in Florida. The Morsani College of Medicine earned the highest possible Tier 1 rating for research for the second consecutive year.Cody R. Hawley, PhDTue, 07 Apr 2026 07:23:41 USF Health posts broad gains in new U.S. News rankings, led by Tier 1 designation for medicineIn a sweep of strong results, every USF Health graduate program either rose in the rankings or held its position, with eight ranked in the Top 50 nationally and five recognized as No. 1 in Florida. The Morsani College of Medicine earned the highest possible Tier 1 rating for research for the second consecutive year.Tier 1 two years in a rowhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-health-programs-rise-across-the-board-in-us-news-rankings.aspxCollege of Nursing,College of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,Physical Therapy,Taneja College of Pharmacyhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/ideas-converge-at-usf-health-research-day.aspxThis 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.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:52:44 At USF Health Research Day, ideas converge to shape the future of healthThis 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.Group shot at USF Health Research Dayhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/ideas-converge-at-usf-health-research-day.aspxCollege of Nursing,College of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,Research,Taneja College of Pharmacyhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-promotes-effective-method-for-disinfecting-emergency-vehicles-from-airborne-pathogens.aspxImagine you’re a paramedic assigned to an ambulance, working face-to-face with sick people, some carrying an infectious disease. Would you be worried about falling ill yourself? Just as important, how do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?External ArticleFri, 16 Jan 2026 09:23:26 USF team promotes effective method for disinfecting emergency vehicles from airborne pathogensImagine you’re a paramedic assigned to an ambulance, working face-to-face with sick people, some carrying an infectious disease. Would you be worried about falling ill yourself? Just as important, how do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-promotes-effective-method-for-disinfecting-emergency-vehicles-from-airborne-pathogens.aspxCollege of Public Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-health-ipe-day-2025.aspxMore than 1,200 participants joined in person and online at the University of South Florida Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12 for USF Health’s annual celebration of teamwork and collaboration, an event where disciplines collide and real-world health solutions take shape.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanTue, 18 Nov 2025 10:23:10 Bridging borders and disciplines: USF Health hosts 2025 Interprofessional Education DayMore than 1,200 participants joined in person and online at the University of South Florida Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12 for USF Health’s annual celebration of teamwork and collaboration, an event where disciplines collide and real-world health solutions take shape.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-health-ipe-day-2025.aspxCollege of Nursing,College of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,PA Program,Patient Care,Physical Therapy,Taneja College of Pharmacyhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-research-rewrites-origins-of-first-pandemic.aspxFor the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.Cody R. Hawley, PhDWed, 27 Aug 2025 13:15:52 USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemicFor the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-research-rewrites-origins-of-first-pandemic.aspxCollege of Public Health,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-joins-sunshine-genetics-consortium.aspxUSF Health is leveraging its position as Florida’s leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn’s entire genetic code sequenced at birth.Cody R. Hawley, PhDFri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:20 USF joins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicineUSF Health is leveraging its position as Florida’s leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn’s entire genetic code sequenced at birth.President Law, Representative Anderson, and Dr. Lockwood holding a signed copy of the Sunshine Genetics Act. https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-joins-sunshine-genetics-consortium.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-launches-undergraduate-healthcare-simulation.aspxThe University of South Florida is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:23:40 University of South Florida launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulationThe University of South Florida is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-launches-undergraduate-healthcare-simulation.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/jamaica-gvn.aspxDengue and other infectious disease challenges were among the issues discussed at the Global Virus Network Regional Meeting for the Caribbean and Latin America. Nora SamaranayakeTue, 10 Jun 2025 08:17:00 Tracking dengue’s rise in Florida discussed at Global Virus Network eventDengue and other infectious disease challenges were among the issues discussed at the Global Virus Network Regional Meeting for the Caribbean and Latin America. USF Health and GVN scientists presented research at the GVN regional meeting.https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/jamaica-gvn.aspxCollege of Public Health,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.Nora SamaranyakeMon, 28 Apr 2025 19:30:00 USF-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird fluThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.Person in PPE with two chickenshttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/five-years-strong-usf-students-improving-health-outcomes-and-reducing-isolation-among-older-adults.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ9ygVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETEwQWt1eXJwS2RLU3A0cDVkAR5pJZ5693bxk7YtbokcbBo-N0qwGGjAxz9fwpRTShFcnzQlpMskgvL8WBP3zw_aem_jySSBSwkknnQQbI3Dhbx5gHealth Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with USF students, reducing reported loneliness and increasing access to health information. Enrollment in both programs has grown steadily each year, reflecting USF's ongoing commitment to promoting public health.External ArticleMon, 28 Apr 2025 08:36:33 Five years strong: USF students improving health outcomes and reducing isolation among older adultsHealth Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with USF students, reducing reported loneliness and increasing access to health information. Enrollment in both programs has grown steadily each year, reflecting USF's ongoing commitment to promoting public health.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/five-years-strong-usf-students-improving-health-outcomes-and-reducing-isolation-among-older-adults.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ9ygVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETEwQWt1eXJwS2RLU3A0cDVkAR5pJZ5693bxk7YtbokcbBo-N0qwGGjAxz9fwpRTShFcnzQlpMskgvL8WBP3zw_aem_jySSBSwkknnQQbI3Dhbx5gCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine