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Hurricane evacuation plans could be muddled by coronavirus, study says
Researchers from USF are studying how hurricane evacuations may be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic this year. Jennifer Collins, a professor of geosciences at USF, and Elizabeth Dunn, instructor in the USF College of Public Health, received a National Science Foundation Rapid Response grant to work with National Weather Service, Louisiana Public Health Institute and other meteorologists and emergency planners on the study (Tampa Bay Times / paywall).
September 30, 2020Research
NIH funds first nationwide network to study rare forms of diabetes
The Rare and Atypical Diabetes Network, or RADIANT, plans to screen about 2,000 people with unknown or atypical forms of diabetes that do not fit the common features of type 1 and type 2 diabetes (NIH).
USF gets national recognition for electronic nose that can sniff out coronavirus
The University of South Florida has created an "electronic nose" that could suss out biochemicals created by Covid-19. That technology has now gotten national attention and will compete in a national Covid-19 testing competition (Tampa Bay Business Journal).
September 30, 2020Innovation, Research
USF Study Looks At Hurricane Evacuations In Midst Of Pandemic
Jennifer Collins, a professor in the University of South Florida School of Geosciences, has received a National Science Foundation Rapid Response grant to study people's evacuation behaviors during the pandemic (WUSF).
September 30, 2020Research
Researchers partner with local high schoolers to study the effects of COVID-19 on air quality
Interdisciplinary researchers at USF’s St. Petersburg campus are investigating the pandemic’s effect on air quality in communities across Florida (St. Pete Campus).
September 28, 2020Research
Tampa Bay area doctors on the forefront of antibody research and lifesaving drugs to fight COVID-19
Doctors here in the Tampa Bay area are making amazing discoveries about how to stop the virus, including antibody testing and new uses for life-saving drugs. Dr. Kami Kim and her team at USF Health are now at the forefront of antibody research. (WFTS).
September 28, 2020Health, Innovation, Research
USF-Developed Technology Named Semi-Finalist for XPRIZE in COVID-19 Testing
A USF interdisciplinary team is working to develop an inexpensive and non-invasive “electronic nose” that can detect virus in an infected person.
September 28, 2020Innovation, Research
3D printed nasal swabs work as well as commercial swabs for COVID-19 diagnostic testing
A multisite clinical trial, led by USF Health and Tampa General Hospital, provides the first evidence that both devices are comparable for accurate detection of COVID-19 infection (EurekAlert!).
September 25, 2020Health, Innovation, Research
From Campus to Commerce - NAI's Latest Discovery Video Features the Inventor of Molekule
In this new video-short from The National Academy of Inventors we hear from the inventor behind Molekule, named one of TIME magazine's Best Inventions (PR Newswire).
September 24, 2020Innovation
Report: USF is among the top universities boosting the economy with innovation
The university has infused $582 million in Florida through its Research Park in the last year (Tampa Bay Business Journal / paywall).
September 23, 2020Innovation, Research
USF professor to study hurricane evacuations amidst COVID-19
The National Science Foundation awarded a University of South Florida professor a Rapid Response grant to study evacuation behaviors during a global pandemic. USF Geosciences Professor Jennifer Collins will use the grant to investigate if people impacted by mandatory hurricane evacuations are choosing to ignore them and shelter in place, making the decision based on health concerns (Florida Politics).
September 21, 2020Research
New Ranking: USF is 13th Among Large Universities in Innovation Impact Productivity
Report from the Bush Institute and Opus Faveo comes as USF posts record technology transfer numbers for 2019-20 and works to address COVID-19 challenges.
September 21, 2020Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Research
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