https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 21 May 2026 06:28:11 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxTheir work has transformed modern life, advanced critical industries, improved patient care, strengthened national resilience and exemplified the power of innovation to address society’s most pressing challenges.Wed, 20 May 2026 10:18:26 Three pioneering USF faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameTheir work has transformed modern life, advanced critical industries, improved patient care, strengthened national resilience and exemplified the power of innovation to address society’s most pressing challenges.Florida Inventors Hall of Famehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationAlthea Johnson,Moffitt Cancer Center,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspxThe Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 08:47:24 USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage fundingThe Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization.Stroke hoehttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspxResearch and InnovationFlorida High Tech Corridor,MyUSF,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-honors-eleven-faculty-with-research-and-innovation-awards.aspxRecipients represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise – spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work.External ArticleTue, 21 Apr 2026 10:15:45 USF honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awardsRecipients represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise – spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work.Headshots of 11 faculty members with text that says, "University of South Florida outstanding research achievement and excellence in innovation award recipients 2026"https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-honors-eleven-faculty-with-research-and-innovation-awards.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxThis accolade recognizes university employees who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that can impact the welfare of society and economic progress.External ArticleThu, 26 Feb 2026 09:18:40 National Academy of Inventors names six USF faculty to its 2026 class of senior membersThis accolade recognizes university employees who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that can impact the welfare of society and economic progress.Head shots of six USF researchershttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxHonors and AwardsMyUSF,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxA new concrete measurement system, technology to measure pain in newborns and an AI system that monitors air traffic control are just some of the many patents making USF a leading research university.External ArticleThu, 12 Feb 2026 10:33:24 USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025A new concrete measurement system, technology to measure pain in newborns and an AI system that monitors air traffic control are just some of the many patents making USF a leading research university.Doctor looks at screen that shows infant and AI technologyhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxResearch and InnovationMyUSF,Researchhttps://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/2024/special-operations-forces-brain-injuries.aspxThrough its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the USF Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:34:09 Brain injuries in U.S. Special Operations Forces aren’t easy to detect, USF helping develop a solutionThrough its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the USF Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.Maj. Kevin Tromlyhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/special-operations-forces-brain-injuries.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Research,Tina Meketahttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/two-usf-faculty-receive-honors-from-nai.aspxTwo University of South Florida faculty members, recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in drug delivery and medical engineering, and diagnosis and treatment for challenging diseases, especially Alzheimer’s and cancer, are among the 2023 Fellows elected to the National Academy of Inventors.External ArticleFri, 15 Dec 2023 13:00:00 Two USF faculty members receive honors from National Academy of InventorsTwo University of South Florida faculty members, recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in drug delivery and medical engineering, and diagnosis and treatment for challenging diseases, especially Alzheimer’s and cancer, are among the 2023 Fellows elected to the National Academy of Inventors.Mark J. Jaroszesk and Niketa A. Patelhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/two-usf-faculty-receive-honors-from-nai.aspxHonors and AwardsNational Academy of Inventors,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2022/usf-patent-ranking.aspxThe University of South Florida continues to stand with the world’s top universities in producing new U.S. utility patents, according to a new ranking released today by the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association.External ArticleWed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 New global patent ranking places USF among world’s top institutionsThe University of South Florida continues to stand with the world’s top universities in producing new U.S. utility patents, according to a new ranking released today by the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association.Patent wallhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2022/usf-patent-ranking.aspxUniversity NewsPatents,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/new-methodology-predicts-coronavirus-and-other-infectious-disease-threats-to-wildlife.aspxUSF study successfully tests a tool that can be used to predict infection risk and disease transmission from wildlife.Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 New methodology predicts coronavirus and other infectious disease threats to wildlifeUSF study successfully tests a tool that can be used to predict infection risk and disease transmission from wildlife.Pathogenshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/new-methodology-predicts-coronavirus-and-other-infectious-disease-threats-to-wildlife.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/new-online-portal-to-streamline-process-for-licensing-usf-inventions.aspxThe new USF Technology Transfer Office portal protects, manages and supports the commercialization of inventions and other intellectual property at USF.Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 New online portal to streamline process for licensing USF inventionsThe new USF Technology Transfer Office portal protects, manages and supports the commercialization of inventions and other intellectual property at USF.Robotic toy being tested by inventorshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/new-online-portal-to-streamline-process-for-licensing-usf-inventions.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2022/outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxImpressive discoveries and advancements include the development of novel COVID-19 therapeutics, NASA funding to improve human spaceflight conditions and new defenses for wireless network security systems.External ArticleFri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Twenty-six USF faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsImpressive discoveries and advancements include the development of novel COVID-19 therapeutics, NASA funding to improve human spaceflight conditions and new defenses for wireless network security systems.Photo collage of award winnershttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2022/outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation,University NewsMyUSF,Research