https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 08 Oct 2026 12:37:59 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-researcher-knew-cancer-ran-in-her-family-genetic-testing-told-her-why.aspxMarleah Dean Kruzel was just a child when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She’s since discovered that she carries an inherited BRCA2 mutation and is using her personal experience to help others understand hereditary cancer risk.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:10:16 USF researcher knew cancer ran in her family. Genetic testing told her why.Marleah Dean Kruzel was just a child when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She’s since discovered that she carries an inherited BRCA2 mutation and is using her personal experience to help others understand hereditary cancer risk.Marleah Dean Kruzel as a child with her motherhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-researcher-knew-cancer-ran-in-her-family-genetic-testing-told-her-why.aspxFeaturesBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Arts and Sciences,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/a-new-hope-for-dogs-with-dementia-usf-health-researchers-explore-gene-therapy.aspxAging dogs can experience a form of dementia that leaves them confused, disoriented and lost – with few treatment options available. USF Health researchers are exploring a gene therapy that could slow the progression of canine cognitive decline while potentially offering new insights into Alzheimer’s disease in humans.External ArticleWed, 07 Oct 2026 08:41:05 A new hope for dogs with dementia: USF Health researchers explore gene therapyAging dogs can experience a form of dementia that leaves them confused, disoriented and lost – with few treatment options available. USF Health researchers are exploring a gene therapy that could slow the progression of canine cognitive decline while potentially offering new insights into Alzheimer’s disease in humans.A dog owner holds and kisses her elderly pug. https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/a-new-hope-for-dogs-with-dementia-usf-health-researchers-explore-gene-therapy.aspxResearch and InnovationBold Research. Real Impact.https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-researchers-develop-living-heart-valves-that-could-reduce-repeated-surgeries-for-children.aspxAt just 4 years old, Meadow Boes has already undergone three major heart surgeries. Now, inspired by children like Meadow, USF researchers are developing living heart valves designed to integrate with the body and adapt as patients grow – potentially reducing the need for repeated surgeries.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:20:34 USF researchers develop living heart valves that could reduce repeated surgeries for childrenAt just 4 years old, Meadow Boes has already undergone three major heart surgeries. Now, inspired by children like Meadow, USF researchers are developing living heart valves designed to integrate with the body and adapt as patients grow – potentially reducing the need for repeated surgeries.Infant with medical tubing and dressings from heart surgery and a young child on horse back.https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-researchers-develop-living-heart-valves-that-could-reduce-repeated-surgeries-for-children.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthBold Research. Real Impact.https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/new-hurricane-recovery-technology-being-tested-on-florida-roads-during-peak-season.aspxFrom dashcams that identify road damage to tools that prioritize traffic signal repairs, USF researchers are developing technology to help transportation agencies respond more efficiently after hurricanes.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:28:38 New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak seasonFrom dashcams that identify road damage to tools that prioritize traffic signal repairs, USF researchers are developing technology to help transportation agencies respond more efficiently after hurricanes.Windshied shows rainy conditionshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/new-hurricane-recovery-technology-being-tested-on-florida-roads-during-peak-season.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Joey Garciahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the University of South Florida is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:19:32 USF engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnershipThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the University of South Florida is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.USF student and IAE engineer work on Army devicehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-powering-florida-research-on-air-taxis.aspxOnce imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with USF researchers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:19:19 USF powering Florida research on air taxisOnce imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with USF researchers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-powering-florida-research-on-air-taxis.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Joey Garciahttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/robotic-microsurgery-offers-new-hope-for-lymphedema-patients-at-usf-and-tgh.aspxAfter decades of managing a life-altering condition, a Tampa Bay veteran found unexpected relief through a rare robotic procedure available to only a handful of surgeons worldwide. Learn what her transformation could mean for millions of patients.External ArticleMon, 30 Mar 2026 08:12:11 Robotic microsurgery offers new hope for lymphedema patients at USF Health and Tampa General HospitalAfter decades of managing a life-altering condition, a Tampa Bay veteran found unexpected relief through a rare robotic procedure available to only a handful of surgeons worldwide. Learn what her transformation could mean for millions of patients.Surgeon uses roboticshttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/robotic-microsurgery-offers-new-hope-for-lymphedema-patients-at-usf-and-tgh.aspxUSF HealthBold Research. Real Impact.,Governor Ron DeSantis,Tampa General Hospital,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/3d-printing-zille-01292025.aspxSurgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital are rehearsing high-risk procedures on 3D-printed replicas of their patients’ own organs. Take a look inside their cutting-edge lab where scans become lifesaving tools.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 08:23:11 3D printing transforms how USF Health surgeons prepare for complex proceduresSurgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital are rehearsing high-risk procedures on 3D-printed replicas of their patients’ own organs. Take a look inside their cutting-edge lab where scans become lifesaving tools.3D-printed babies on a tablehttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/3d-printing-zille-01292025.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthBold Research. Real Impact.,Tampa General Hospital,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/from-cell-phones-to-cognitive-breakthroughs-how-usf-research-sparked-a-new-approach-to-treating-alzheimers-disease.aspxWhat began as a surprising experiment with cell phone-like signals has led to a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. Follow the decades-long research journey behind a head cap technology that helped one patient regain her memory – and could transform brain health for millions.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:47:13 How cell phone research at USF sparked a new approach to treating Alzheimer’s diseaseWhat began as a surprising experiment with cell phone-like signals has led to a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. Follow the decades-long research journey behind a head cap technology that helped one patient regain her memory – and could transform brain health for millions.Patient is fitted for the TEMT-RFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/from-cell-phones-to-cognitive-breakthroughs-how-usf-research-sparked-a-new-approach-to-treating-alzheimers-disease.aspxResearch and InnovationAnn Comer-Woods,Bold Research. Real Impact.,College of Arts and Sciences,Technology Transfer Officehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxWhat if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? USF researchers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material that slows harmful algae growth – offering a promising, environmentally safe approach to protecting coastal waters, public health and marine life.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:44:54 USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tideWhat if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? USF researchers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material that slows harmful algae growth – offering a promising, environmentally safe approach to protecting coastal waters, public health and marine life.fish kills as a result of red tide https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Arts and Sciences,Experts Guide,Joey Garciahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/from-laboratory-innovation-to-cancer-care-usf-born-technology-offering-pet-owners-hope.aspxDecades of federally funded research at USF have led to a breakthrough device that uses gentle heat and electrical pulses to deliver cancer treatment directly to tumors. Now in veterinary trials, the technology promises safer, more precise treatments – and could soon transform human cancer care.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:45:58 From laboratory innovation to cancer care, USF-born technology offering pet owners hopeDecades of federally funded research at USF have led to a breakthrough device that uses gentle heat and electrical pulses to deliver cancer treatment directly to tumors. Now in veterinary trials, the technology promises safer, more precise treatments – and could soon transform human cancer care.Group uses LifePulse to work on cat's cancerhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/from-laboratory-innovation-to-cancer-care-usf-born-technology-offering-pet-owners-hope.aspxResearch and InnovationBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Florida High Tech Corridor,John Dudley,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-professor-and-son-team-up-to-integrate-artificial-intelligence-into-cancer-research.aspxDistinguished University Professor Dmitry Goldgof and his son, Dr. Gregory Goldgof, are combining AI and medicine – automating bone marrow analysis to improve the speed and accuracy of blood cancer diagnoses.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 USF professor and son team up to integrate artificial intelligence into cancer researchDistinguished University Professor Dmitry Goldgof and his son, Dr. Gregory Goldgof, are combining AI and medicine – automating bone marrow analysis to improve the speed and accuracy of blood cancer diagnoses.Gregory and Dmitry Goldgofhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-professor-and-son-team-up-to-integrate-artificial-intelligence-into-cancer-research.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Bold Research. Real Impact.,Cassidy Delamarter