https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usWed, 13 May 2026 08:33:54 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspxStudents in USF's biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands on, industry sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.Mon, 04 May 2026 10:33:40 Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to USF biomedical engineering seniorsStudents in USF's biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands on, industry sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.biomedical engineering senior presenting her capstone project https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspxResearch and InnovationBiomedical Engineering,College of Engineering,Joey Garcia,Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:14:10 Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatmentInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxResearch and InnovationJoey Garcia,Morsani College of Medicine,Research and Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.External ArticleFri, 06 Feb 2026 00:50:03 USF Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and researchThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.Group cuts ribbon for USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxUSF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/questions-and-answers-about-the-flu-with-usf-health-dr-michael-teng.aspxAs flu cases rise across the country, USF Health virologist Dr. Michael Teng explains what makes this season unique and how you can best take care of yourself and your family.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:32:59 Why is the flu so bad this year?As flu cases rise across the country, USF Health virologist Dr. Michael Teng explains what makes this season unique and how you can best take care of yourself and your family.Woman sits on a couch blowing her nosehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/questions-and-answers-about-the-flu-with-usf-health-dr-michael-teng.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,Ryan Hughes,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/opioid-alternatives.aspxUSF Health researchers are making dramatic strides in understanding how new opioid compounds work inside the body to provide pain relief, offering greater hope that new classes of these drugs may eventually be used to relieve pain without potentially deadly side effects.External ArticleThu, 18 Dec 2025 09:00:43 USF Health researchers seeking better, safer alternatives to current opioid drugsUSF Health researchers are making dramatic strides in understanding how new opioid compounds work inside the body to provide pain relief, offering greater hope that new classes of these drugs may eventually be used to relieve pain without potentially deadly side effects.Laura M. Bohnhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/opioid-alternatives.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-surgeon-performs-first-fully-robotic-microsurgery-procedure.aspxThis innovation allows surgeons to perform delicate tissue dissection and vessel preparation with unmatched control, marking a new era in minimally invasive care for patients living with lymphedema.External ArticleThu, 11 Dec 2025 14:19:34 USF Health, TGH surgeon performs nation’s first fully robotic microsurgery with FDA-cleared NanoWrist® instrumentsThis innovation allows surgeons to perform delicate tissue dissection and vessel preparation with unmatched control, marking a new era in minimally invasive care for patients living with lymphedema.Surgeons at TGH perform robotic surgeryhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-surgeon-performs-first-fully-robotic-microsurgery-procedure.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,Tampa General Hospital,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/how-gut-health-and-food-can-transform-diabetes-management-and-prevent-disease.aspxUSF researcher Hariom Yadav is uncovering how strengthening gut health through nutrient-rich foods could help prevent chronic diseases – transforming the way we think about medicine.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:29:27 How gut health and food can transform diabetes management and prevent diseaseUSF researcher Hariom Yadav is uncovering how strengthening gut health through nutrient-rich foods could help prevent chronic diseases – transforming the way we think about medicine.Yogurt with fruithttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/how-gut-health-and-food-can-transform-diabetes-management-and-prevent-disease.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthBold Research. Real Impact.,Morsani College of Medicine,Tina Meketa,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxIndustry partnerships have propelled the University of South Florida to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions USF closer to its $1 billion goal.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:46:53 USF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyondIndustry partnerships have propelled the University of South Florida to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions USF closer to its $1 billion goal.Two women in a labhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/haley-calloway-clinical-audiologist.aspxDr. Haley Calloway's personal and professional efforts are a continuation of the lessons she learned from her sister, and she hopes that every patient encounter will be a tribute to her memory.External ArticleMon, 29 Sep 2025 09:11:58 USF Health audiologist honors sister’s legacy through a life of serviceDr. Haley Calloway's personal and professional efforts are a continuation of the lessons she learned from her sister, and she hopes that every patient encounter will be a tribute to her memory.Dr. Haley Calloway gives the Go Bulls hand signalhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/haley-calloway-clinical-audiologist.aspxUSF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-welcomes-record-breaking-class-sees-increase-in-student-engagement.aspxUSF is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:01:11 USF welcomes record-breaking class, sees increase in student engagementUSF is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-welcomes-record-breaking-class-sees-increase-in-student-engagement.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/menopause-bensoussan.aspxA new USF Health study in the journal Menopause provides a comprehensive and innovative examination of how falling hormone levels during menopause may affect women's vocal tone and quality.External ArticleWed, 10 Sep 2025 11:35:04 Menopause can disrupt women’s vocal tone and quality, says USF Health vocal researcherA new USF Health study in the journal Menopause provides a comprehensive and innovative examination of how falling hormone levels during menopause may affect women's vocal tone and quality.Yael Bensoussanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/menopause-bensoussan.aspxResearch and InnovationMorsani College of Medicine,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/thinakaran-microglia.aspxA type of brain cell that plays a vital role in maintaining neural networks and repairing injuries lies at the core of a promising newly published Nature study on Alzheimer’s disease from the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute.External ArticleThu, 04 Sep 2025 14:00:50 USF Health researchers find gene variant may increase Alzheimer’s risk by slowing brain’s natural cleanupA type of brain cell that plays a vital role in maintaining neural networks and repairing injuries lies at the core of a promising newly published Nature study on Alzheimer’s disease from the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute.Gopal Thinakaranhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/thinakaran-microglia.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthByrd Alzheimer’s Center,Morsani College of Medicine,USF Health