USF PhD graduate in neuroscience to join laboratory of new Nobel Prize winner
USF Health PhD graduate Justin Trotter leaves this weekend for Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, CA, where he will work for a recent Nobel Prize […]
Stem cells help repair traumatic brain injury by building a “biobridge,” USF researchers report
University of South Florida researchers have suggested a new view of how stem cells may help repair the brain following trauma. In a series of preclinical experiments, they […]
Inaugural Alzheimer’s & the Arts fundraiser to benefit USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute
Tampa, FL (Oct. 1, 2013) — The USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute will hold Alzheimer’s & the Arts, an evening of artistic expression, 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, […]
Scientific symposium covers research behind the “therapeutic revolution” in Friedreich’s ataxia
A record crowd of more than 200 attended the fifth annual Scientific Symposium hosted Sept. 5 by USF and the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA). There was standing […]
USF leads national clinical trial testing potential Friedreich’s ataxia drug
Natchez Hanson considers one of her proudest accomplishments walking across the stage to receive her college diploma – earning a bachelor’s degree in math education. Hansen, 24, now […]
Stress-related protein speeds progression of Alzheimer’s disease [VIDEO]
USF-led study suggests FKBP51 is a new treatment target for diseases with tau pathology Tampa, FL (Sept. 3, 2013) — A stress-related protein genetically linked to depression, anxiety […]
Scientific symposium to share latest advances in ataxia research [VIDEO]
Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance and University of South Florida host Sept. 5th event Tampa, FL (August 28, 2013) – Leading scientists and clinicians searching for a treatment for […]
USF Health students help author new book on Parkinson’s disease
Two USF Health students were major contributing authors to a new book providing a comprehensive description of current treatment options for Parkinson’s disease. Madeline Snyder, a third-year medical […]
Low doses of psychedelic drug erases conditioned fear in mice
The USF researchers unexpected finding has implications for treatment of PTSD and related disorders Low doses of a psychedelic drug erased the conditioned fear response in mice, suggesting […]
Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute supports The Longest Day to fight Alzheimer’s disease
Tampa, FL – (June 10, 2013) The USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute has teamed up with the Alzheimer’s Association for The Longest Day® to honor those living with […]
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