https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 08 Oct 2026 13:02:49 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-among-three-aau-universities-funded-by-the-usda-to-understand-disease-transmission.aspxUSF will focus on analyzing how coronavirus spreads between wildlife and humans. The data will be used to create predictive models that can be used to prepare and protect human health for future variants and diseases.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF among three AAU universities funded by the USDA to understand disease transmissionUSF will focus on analyzing how coronavirus spreads between wildlife and humans. The data will be used to create predictive models that can be used to prepare and protect human health for future variants and diseases.USF among three AAU universities funded by the USDA to understand disease transmissionhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-among-three-aau-universities-funded-by-the-usda-to-understand-disease-transmission.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,integrative biologyhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/new-sea-slug-species-named-after-retired-usf-biology-professor.aspxA recently discovered sea slug found in Tampa Bay waters is being named after a USF emeritus professor of integrative biology to honor his 45-year career that involved intricately studying sea slugs.Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 New sea slug species named after retired USF biology professorA recently discovered sea slug found in Tampa Bay waters is being named after a USF emeritus professor of integrative biology to honor his 45-year career that involved intricately studying sea slugs.New sea slug species named after retired USF biology professorhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/new-sea-slug-species-named-after-retired-usf-biology-professor.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,integrative biologyhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/hub/survival-of-the-seeds-usf-researchers-examine-what-it-takes-for-trees-to-thrive.aspxPaul-Camilo Zalamea, assistant professor of integrative biology, is preparing a four-year research study on plant-soil microbial interactions after receiving a $1.5 million grant through the National Science Foundation.External ArticleTue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 USF biologists awarded $1.5 million federal grant to examine what causes trees to thrivePaul-Camilo Zalamea, assistant professor of integrative biology, is preparing a four-year research study on plant-soil microbial interactions after receiving a $1.5 million grant through the National Science Foundation.Paul-Camilo Zalamea stands in the woodshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/hub/survival-of-the-seeds-usf-researchers-examine-what-it-takes-for-trees-to-thrive.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,integrative biologyhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/mosquito-watch-usf-researchers-urge-use-of-global-dashboard-to-track-potential-cases-of-malaria.aspxPeople are encouraged to be “citizen scientists” and upload photos of any mosquitoes that they find. By identifying the species of mosquito, the team can determine its potential for carrying diseases and alert local authorities to its location.Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:00:00 Mosquito watch: USF researchers urge use of global dashboard in light of recent malaria casesPeople are encouraged to be “citizen scientists” and upload photos of any mosquitoes that they find. By identifying the species of mosquito, the team can determine its potential for carrying diseases and alert local authorities to its location.Mosquitohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/mosquito-watch-usf-researchers-urge-use-of-global-dashboard-to-track-potential-cases-of-malaria.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,MyUSF,computer science,integrative biologyhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/changes-to-floridas-climate-threaten-oyster-reefs-usf-researchers-warn.aspxAn interdisciplinary team of scientists documented abrupt changes in Tampa Bay’s estuarine ecosystem and forecasts similar landscape-wide changes in northern locations.Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Changes to Florida's climate threaten oyster reefs, USF researchers warnAn interdisciplinary team of scientists documented abrupt changes in Tampa Bay’s estuarine ecosystem and forecasts similar landscape-wide changes in northern locations.Stephen Hesterberg researching oyster reefshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/changes-to-floridas-climate-threaten-oyster-reefs-usf-researchers-warn.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,integrative biologyhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-researchers-launch-global-dashboard-to-track-invasive-mosquitoes-carrying-deadly-diseases.aspxThe dashboard is the result of an NSF-funded global research project that started in 2020.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 USF researchers launch global dashboard to track invasive mosquitoes carrying deadly diseasesThe dashboard is the result of an NSF-funded global research project that started in 2020.Aedes aegypti vector transmits dengue virus, yellow fever virus, chikungunya virus and Zika virus.https://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-researchers-launch-global-dashboard-to-track-invasive-mosquitoes-carrying-deadly-diseases.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,integrative biology