https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from News Storiesen-usSat, 06 Jun 2026 07:07:24 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-invention-aims-to-reduce-30000-glaucoma-test-with-a-42-at-home-alternative.aspxA USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.External ArticleFri, 05 Jun 2026 00:47:31 USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternativeA USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.glaucoma testhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-invention-aims-to-reduce-30000-glaucoma-test-with-a-42-at-home-alternative.aspxHealth,Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/florida-inventors-hall-of-fame-honors-2026-inductees.aspxThe Florida Inventors Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 inductees: ten pioneering inventors whose groundbreaking contributions span fields including telecommunications, cancer immunotherapy, patient monitoring, orthopedic surgery, environmental engineering, artificial intelligence, photonics, plasma science, semiconductor devices and minimally invasive medical technologies.Wed, 20 May 2026 14:48:23 Florida Inventors Hall of Fame honors 2026 inductees: Celebrating breakthrough innovators shaping the futureThe Florida Inventors Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 inductees: ten pioneering inventors whose groundbreaking contributions span fields including telecommunications, cancer immunotherapy, patient monitoring, orthopedic surgery, environmental engineering, artificial intelligence, photonics, plasma science, semiconductor devices and minimally invasive medical technologies.Florida Inventors Hall of Fame 2026 inducteeshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/florida-inventors-hall-of-fame-honors-2026-inductees.aspxHonors and Awards,Innovationhttps://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.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 11:11:41 Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to USF biomedical engineering seniorsExternal Article TitleStudents 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 seniorshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspxInnovationhttps://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.Mon, 04 May 2026 08:25:34 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.EverGait devicehttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspxHonors and Awards,Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/artemis-2-launch-reveals-how-usf-scientists-are-shaping-space-research.aspxUSF scientists captured their largest dataset during the Artemis II launch, recording powerful seismic and infrasound waves to study how rockets impact the ground and atmosphere.External ArticleFri, 10 Apr 2026 09:31:20 Artemis II launch reveals unique seismic activity captured by USF scientistsUSF scientists captured their largest dataset during the Artemis II launch, recording powerful seismic and infrasound waves to study how rockets impact the ground and atmosphere.Artemis IIhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/artemis-2-launch-reveals-how-usf-scientists-are-shaping-space-research.aspxInnovationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxThe agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across the full spectrum of modern conflict and technology – ensuring that emerging AI technologies are not only powerful, but also trustworthy.External ArticleThu, 09 Apr 2026 09:40:28 USF and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national securityThe agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across the full spectrum of modern conflict and technology – ensuring that emerging AI technologies are not only powerful, but also trustworthy.By Light Professional IT Services LLChttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxInnovationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxUSF Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.External ArticleTue, 17 Mar 2026 00:02:51 USF research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulantsUSF Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.Telehealth services https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxInnovationhttps://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/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.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 09:28:44 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxInnovation,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxBased on fiscal year 2023-24 data, the report shows that USF delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.External ArticleTue, 27 Jan 2026 09:14:32 New report finds USF’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa BayBased on fiscal year 2023-24 data, the report shows that USF delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.USF Economic Impact reporthttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxInnovation,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,Innovation