https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 11:51:28 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-announces-spring-2026-internal-grant-awards-recipients.aspxThe University of South Florida is proud to announce the recipients of its Spring 2026 internal grant awards, reflecting a continued commitment to advancing research, scholarship and creative activity across the university.External ArticleMon, 08 Jun 2026 09:30:17 USF invests $1.7 million in 60 faculty across 12 colleges to foster research innovation, collaboration and impactThe University of South Florida is proud to announce the recipients of its Spring 2026 internal grant awards, reflecting a continued commitment to advancing research, scholarship and creative activity across the university.woman writing on boardhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-announces-spring-2026-internal-grant-awards-recipients.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and InnovationAmy Stuarthttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-study-shines-light-on-the-effect-of-environmental-stress-on-genetic-expression.aspxWe all know how social or financial pressures can affect our physical and mental health, but can such stress exist on the genetic level? A team at the COPH published a scholarly paper on the subject, offering data on how external tensions play a part in our internal makeup.Kurt LoftMon, 08 Jun 2026 08:33:32 USF study shines light on the effect of environmental stress on genetic expressionWe all know how social or financial pressures can affect our physical and mental health, but can such stress exist on the genetic level? A team at the COPH published a scholarly paper on the subject, offering data on how external tensions play a part in our internal makeup.two menhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-study-shines-light-on-the-effect-of-environmental-stress-on-genetic-expression.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and InnovationChengqi Wang,Derek Wildman,Monica Uddinhttps://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/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-want-to-clear-the-air-on-traffic-pollution-in-tampa.aspxIf you live near an interstate or busy roadway in Tampa, you can literally wipe the grime from auto exhaust off your windows. Imagine breathing all that stuff into your lungs. Such pollution is a serious issue as traffic continues to grow and researchers want to improve ways to monitor airborne contaminants and build more robust data on their levels and impact.Kurt LoftMon, 18 May 2026 13:52:29 USF researchers want to clear the air on traffic pollution in TampaIf you live near an interstate or busy roadway in Tampa, you can literally wipe the grime from auto exhaust off your windows. Imagine breathing all that stuff into your lungs. Such pollution is a serious issue as traffic continues to grow and researchers want to improve ways to monitor airborne contaminants and build more robust data on their levels and impact.man and woman on roofhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-want-to-clear-the-air-on-traffic-pollution-in-tampa.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and Innovation,Student LifeAmy Stuart,Yonghong Luohttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-take-the-mystery-out-of-interpreting-technical-language.aspxStudents and faculty at the COPH are well trained to read and interpret scientific research, no matter how rigorous it might be. But many of the clinicians and health care providers they work with can find it daunting to navigate the methods and statistical language of academic papers. That’s why researchers are working to make scientific communication more accessible.Kurt LoftMon, 18 May 2026 13:21:18 In virtual course, USF researchers take the mystery out of interpreting technical languageStudents and faculty at the COPH are well trained to read and interpret scientific research, no matter how rigorous it might be. But many of the clinicians and health care providers they work with can find it daunting to navigate the methods and statistical language of academic papers. That’s why researchers are working to make scientific communication more accessible.statisticshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-take-the-mystery-out-of-interpreting-technical-language.aspxEpidemiology,Research and InnovationJason Salemi,Jean Paul Tannerhttps://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.External ArticleMon, 18 May 2026 13:16:10 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.hantavirus vialhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/what-to-know-about-hantavirus.aspxResearch and Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-shed-new-light-on-recurring-birth-defects-in-families.aspxIf you have a child born with a birth defect, what are the chances it will happen again with your next baby?Kurt LoftTue, 05 May 2026 13:14:18 USF researchers shed new light on recurring birth defects in familiesIf you have a child born with a birth defect, what are the chances it will happen again with your next baby?A couple's hands holding up ultrasound scans.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-shed-new-light-on-recurring-birth-defects-in-families.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Epidemiology,Research and InnovationAdvanced Practice Leadership,Genetic Counseling,Jason Salemi,Jean Paul Tanner,Russell Kirbyhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/h5n1-seasonal-flu.aspxAs potentially deadly avian influenza (H5N1) continues its global spread, moving from birds into mammals and in rare cases into humans, scientists are confronting a difficult reality. If a human pandemic emerges, vaccines designed specifically to protect people against H5N1 may not be ready in time.External ArticleFri, 01 May 2026 10:32:05 Could a seasonal flu shot help protect against bird flu? International study points to a surprising possibilityAs potentially deadly avian influenza (H5N1) continues its global spread, moving from birds into mammals and in rare cases into humans, scientists are confronting a difficult reality. If a human pandemic emerges, vaccines designed specifically to protect people against H5N1 may not be ready in time.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/h5n1-seasonal-flu.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and Innovation,Sten VermundGlobal Virus Network,National Taiwan University,Sten Vermundhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-study-emphasizes-role-of-workplace-information-during-a-health-crisis.aspxDuring a public health emergency, who do people trust to deliver accurate, life-saving information – politicians, the press, the government?Kurt LoftMon, 27 Apr 2026 09:45:29 USF study emphasizes role of workplace information during a health crisisDuring a public health emergency, who do people trust to deliver accurate, life-saving information – politicians, the press, the government?Employees wearing COVID-19 masks.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-study-emphasizes-role-of-workplace-information-during-a-health-crisis.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Research and Innovation,Student LifeCOVID-19,Claudia Parvanta,MPH,Taylor Dineharthttps://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/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxBy Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing In just one click, almost anything can be delivered to one’s front door. Today’s digital landscape offers countless conveniences through instant items and services, including prescription drugs.External ArticleThu, 09 Apr 2026 13:33:31 USF research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulantsBy Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing In just one click, almost anything can be delivered to one’s front door. Today’s digital landscape offers countless conveniences through instant items and services, including prescription drugs.An image representing a telehealth appointment,https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxResearch and Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/new-science-real-stories-usfs-push-to-improve-mental-health-for-mothers-and-families.aspxA COPH research team presented at the 10th Annual Florida Perinatal Mental Health Conference in Tallahassee, sharing findings on psilocybin use among mothers outside clinical settings—including perceived impacts on parenting, mental health and substance use.Kurt LoftThu, 19 Mar 2026 00:03:04 New science, real stories: USF’s push to improve mental health for mothers and familiesA COPH research team presented at the 10th Annual Florida Perinatal Mental Health Conference in Tallahassee, sharing findings on psilocybin use among mothers outside clinical settings—including perceived impacts on parenting, mental health and substance use.mushroomshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/new-science-real-stories-usfs-push-to-improve-mental-health-for-mothers-and-families.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Research and Innovation