https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from News Storiesen-usSun, 17 May 2026 04:14:57 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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. Sten Vermund, dean of the USF Health College of Public Health and chief medical officer of the Global Virus Network, explains the risk of the rodent-borne virus.External ArticleFri, 08 May 2026 00:40:11 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. Sten Vermund, dean of the USF Health College of Public Health and chief medical officer of the Global Virus Network, explains the risk of the rodent-borne virus.Test tube https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/what-to-know-about-hantavirus.aspxHealth,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.External ArticleWed, 11 Mar 2026 10:10:26 Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at University of South FloridaThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxHealth,Researchhttps://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 14:12:54 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.USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxHealthhttps://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.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 09:41:47 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.woman wearing TEMT-RF head caphttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/from-cell-phones-to-cognitive-breakthroughs-how-usf-research-sparked-a-new-approach-to-treating-alzheimers-disease.aspxHealth,Innovation,Researchhttps://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 09:36:51 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.organ replicashttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/3d-printing-zille-01292025.aspxHealth,Innovationhttps://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.External ArticleFri, 16 Jan 2026 07:36:46 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 on couch blowing nosehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/questions-and-answers-about-the-flu-with-usf-health-dr-michael-teng.aspxHealthhttps://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 09:33:17 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.doctorhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/opioid-alternatives.aspxHealth,Researchhttps://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 ArticleFri, 12 Dec 2025 07:52:45 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 in operating roomhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-surgeon-performs-first-fully-robotic-microsurgery-procedure.aspxHealth,Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/red-tide.aspxThose who live along Florida’s west coast know better than to swim in the Gulf during a red tide outbreak, as the smell, stinging eyes and countless dead fish on the beach warn residents to stay away. But what about people who reside nearby, especially pregnant women who might be vulnerable to airborne toxins?External ArticleMon, 27 Oct 2025 11:22:00 COPH researcher studies link between red tide and risk of gestational hypertensionThose who live along Florida’s west coast know better than to swim in the Gulf during a red tide outbreak, as the smell, stinging eyes and countless dead fish on the beach warn residents to stay away. But what about people who reside nearby, especially pregnant women who might be vulnerable to airborne toxins?red tide warning signhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/red-tide.aspxHealthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/staph-jama.aspxThe treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand name Dalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.External ArticleFri, 15 Aug 2025 09:39:51 USF Health and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infectionsThe treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand name Dalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.Dr. Kami Kimhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/staph-jama.aspxHealthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/audiology-research.aspxThe clinical trial shows that even mild hearing loss, when treated with hearing aids and expert support, can boost mood, increase activity and reduce the risk of falling. The findings support growing evidence that better hearing promotes healthier aging.External ArticleWed, 16 Jul 2025 09:51:47 USF Health clinical trial reveals how hearing aids improve brain health and quality of lifeThe clinical trial shows that even mild hearing loss, when treated with hearing aids and expert support, can boost mood, increase activity and reduce the risk of falling. The findings support growing evidence that better hearing promotes healthier aging.hearing examhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/audiology-research.aspxHealthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-perform-worlds-first-bloodless-heart-liver-transplant-surgery.aspxTransplant surgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have successfully performed the world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery.External ArticleMon, 14 Jul 2025 09:35:01 USF, TGH successfully perform world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgeryTransplant surgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have successfully performed the world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery.transplant teamhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-perform-worlds-first-bloodless-heart-liver-transplant-surgery.aspxHealth