https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usFri, 07 Aug 2026 18:26:59 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-names-new-academic-and-research-leaders.aspxThe COPH is welcoming several leadership transitions this summer as faculty members take on new roles across the college and USF Health. The appointments recognize years of service to the college while supporting its continued focus on education, research, faculty development and community engagement.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:43:06 COPH names new academic and research leadersThe COPH is welcoming several leadership transitions this summer as faculty members take on new roles across the college and USF Health. The appointments recognize years of service to the college while supporting its continued focus on education, research, faculty development and community engagement.buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-names-new-academic-and-research-leaders.aspxBiostatistics and Data Sciences,College News,Community Health Sciences,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Sten VermundCenter for Leadership in Public Health Practice,Ellen Daley,Jaime Corvin,Janice Zgibor,Tim Henkel,Tricia Penniecookhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-student-wins-top-award-in-prestigious-cancer-institute-convention.aspxAarya 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.Kurt LoftMon, 18 May 2026 15:12:41 USF student wins top award in prestigious cancer institute conventionAarya 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.girl and posterhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-student-wins-top-award-in-prestigious-cancer-institute-convention.aspxAwards and Honors,Biostatistics and Data Sciences,Research and Innovation,Student LifeAarya Satardekar,Benjamin Jacob,Nathanael Stanleyhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxThe University of South Florida has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.External ArticleThu, 09 Apr 2026 13:39:13 USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025The University of South Florida has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.A man working on concrete.https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxAwards and Honors,Biostatistics and Data Sciences,Research and InnovationYangxin Huanghttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-student-strives-to-keep-health-care-workers-healthy-on-the-job.aspxWhen the people who specialize in saving lives put themselves at risk, the health care system has a problem.Kurt LoftThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:36:51 USF student strives to keep health care workers healthy on the jobWhen the people who specialize in saving lives put themselves at risk, the health care system has a problem.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-student-strives-to-keep-health-care-workers-healthy-on-the-job.aspxBiostatistics and Data Sciences,Research and Innovation,Student Lifehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/fullbright.aspxBayesian hierarchical methods and survival analysis might seem esoteric to most of us, but Dr. Getachew Dagne speaks on the subject with ease.KURT LOFTFri, 05 Sep 2025 14:41:01 USF professor focuses Fulbright award on fighting cancer in EthiopiaBayesian hierarchical methods and survival analysis might seem esoteric to most of us, but Dr. Getachew Dagne speaks on the subject with ease.a map of Ethiopiahttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/fullbright.aspxAwards and Honors,Biostatistics and Data Scienceshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/sdda.aspxWhen you need specialized data analysis, who you gonna call? The Study Design and Data Analysis support group at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), that’s who. Known as the SDDA, the team supports researchers across the medical and public health spectrum by providing expert guidance in research planning as well as analysis and management of data.KURT LOFTThu, 04 Sep 2025 15:43:52 USF biostatisticians lend critical expertise to research communityWhen you need specialized data analysis, who you gonna call? The Study Design and Data Analysis support group at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), that’s who. Known as the SDDA, the team supports researchers across the medical and public health spectrum by providing expert guidance in research planning as well as analysis and management of data.people analyzing datahttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/sdda.aspxBiostatistics and Data Sciences,Research and InnovationSDDAhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/akahoho.aspxDelaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood. Growing up in Okeechobee, Fla., Akahoho’s experiences with community and public health challenges have shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 07 Mar 2025 10:33:06 Alumna Delaenam Akahoho's path to public healthDelaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood. Growing up in Okeechobee, Fla., Akahoho’s experiences with community and public health challenges have shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.a headshot of a womanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/akahoho.aspxAlumni and Development,Biostatistics and Data Sciences,Community Health Sciences,EpidemiologyBSHS,Biostatistics,Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health,Delaenam Akahoho,Epidemiology,MPH,Maternal and Child Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-departments.aspxFollowing months of planning and extensive faculty collaboration, the COPH received unanimous approval from the USF Faculty Senate to reorganize and reestablish its academic departments. This significant achievement marks a new chapter in the college’s commitment to excellence in public health education, research and practice.Caitlin KeoughMon, 10 Feb 2025 08:13:14 COPH launches new departments to advance education and researchFollowing months of planning and extensive faculty collaboration, the COPH received unanimous approval from the USF Faculty Senate to reorganize and reestablish its academic departments. This significant achievement marks a new chapter in the college’s commitment to excellence in public health education, research and practice.college buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-departments.aspxBiostatistics and Data Sciences,College News,Community Health Sciences,Epidemiology,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Health Policy and Systems ManagementAmy Stuart,Henian Chen,Jason Salemi,Karen Liller,Katherine Drabiak