USF researcher helps identify host factor essential for malaria parasite to infect human red blood cells
Rays Jiang’s computational biology expertise powers antimalarial drug discovery efforts Red blood cells are a prime target for infection by the malaria parasite, but the absence of a […]
USF-led study sheds light on how malaria parasites grow exponentially
Findings may lead to new treatment to curb threat of drug-resistant malaria Tampa, Fla. (March 3, 2015) – A University of South Florida professor and his team of researchers […]
Experts share latest on Ebola at conference hosted by USF Pharmacy
Health professionals from around Tampa Bay heard up-to-date information from USF Health experts on the Ebola epidemic — gaining perspectives from epidemiology, public health, frontline patient care, and […]
USF Health ally receives global leadership award at summer commencement
The University of South Florida presented Dr. Jorge Motta with the President’s Global Leadership Award at summer commencement Aug. 9. The award recognizes “exemplary accomplishments in international leadership […]
Sacrifice, hardship, adventure await record number of COPH Peace Corps volunteers
By David Brothers Six USF College of Public Health students have volunteered for Peace Corps duty this summer, a record number for the college. Each will undertake a […]
IHSC members foster partnership between USF Health and Panama over spring break
Students and professionals from the USF International Health Service Collaborative (IHSC) embarked on a service-learning trip March 24 to the rural mountain town of Chicá, Panama, located about […]
Project World Health recognized for 15 years of service to people of Jarabacoa
Project World Health recently returned from its 15th annual medical mission trip to Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, where USF Health medical student, faculty and community volunteers were recognized for […]
Scholarship established to recognize education leader Dr. John Sinnott
Devoting time to the needs of the community is at the heart of a new scholarship for USF medical students. Called the Dr. John Sinnott Merit Scholarship in […]
USF global health researcher awarded Gates Foundation grant to tackle neglected parasitic diseases
Distinguished USF Health Professor Thomas Unnasch, PhD, was among the investigators to receive the latest Grand Challenges Explorations awards announced by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr. Unnasch […]
Thank You, Public Health [VIDEO]
In honor of Public Health Thank You Day, the USF College of Public Health joins Research!America and leading U.S. organizations to recognize professionals who work 24/7 to protect […]
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