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New USF Health partnership to combat severe health care shortage in Jamaica

USF Health leaders are working with Jamaica’s largest hospital to address its serious shortage of health care professionals — helping optimize the efficiency of clinical operations and offer training for oncology nurses.

August 7, 2024Global Research, Health

Estuaries in South Florida are warming faster than the Gulf of Mexico and global ocean

Using satellite data, researchers in the USF College of Marine Science found that sea surface temperatures in four estuaries in South Florida have risen faster than sea surface temperatures globally and in the Gulf of Mexico.

August 7, 2024Global Research

USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects

Faculty at the University of South Florida traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.

August 1, 2024Global Research, Research, Student Research

Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative

A groundbreaking initiative, supported by a multi-million-dollar cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is engaging University of South Florida students to enhance infection control training for fire and emergency medical services personnel.

July 25, 2024Student Research

Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, USF study reveals

This study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.

July 23, 2024Research

USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat

The collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.

July 12, 2024Research

USF hosts first-ever summer course on using voice and AI as a diagnostic tool

In collaboration with the USF AI+X Institute, USF Health is helping train the next generation of medical professionals through the launch of its first-ever course dedicated to understanding how voice can be used as a biomarker for health.

July 9, 2024Health, Student Research

USF and Florida Institute of Oceanography’s new remotely operated vehicle to advance deep-sea exploration and education

USF is the only university in the continental United States to own a remotely operated vehicle with such advanced capabilities, positioning it at the forefront of oceanographic research.

July 8, 2024Innovation

New virology team demonstrates the global impact of research at USF Health

The Global Virus Network is relocating its international headquarters to the University of South Florida. With its leader, Dr. Robert Gallo, co-founder of HIV, comes his team of virologists whose expertise embody the importance of collaboration in medicine.

July 2, 2024Health

Pioneering HIV researcher to begin new journey at USF

As Dr. Robert Gallo and his virology team join USF Health, learn more about the co-founder of HIV’s journey and how a family tragedy inspired him to pursue medicine.

July 1, 2024Health

Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors

Researchers followed a cohort of cancer survivors for more than a decade to determine the progression of their hearing loss after their chemotherapy treatment. The findings reveal a need to enhance patient support to improve quality of life and outcomes.

June 27, 2024Health

Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleep

A University of South Florida-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.

June 24, 2024Health

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