USF Health’s ambulatory surgery center achieves AAAHC accreditation
TAMPA, Fla. (May 24, 2018) – The USF Health Endoscopy & Surgery Center has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) – an achievement […]
Morsani College of Medicine pioneer to retire after 39 years
After 39 years of dedicated service to the University of South Florida’s medical college, Steven Specter, PhD, will retire May 31, leaving an enduring legacy of improving the […]
USF develops technique revolutionizing malaria research
New laboratory method opens the door to novel human liver-stage research A breakthrough by the scientists at the University of South Florida is giving researchers around the world […]
Unlocking the genome of the world’s deadliest parasite
Groundbreaking USF College of Public Health research pushing the fight against malaria forward For the first time ever, an international team of researchers led by scientists at the […]
USF leads Tampa’s city-wide effort to prepare for a mass injury emergency
TAMPA, Fla. (March 28, 2018) — The University of South Florida is partnering with major organizations across Tampa to be prepared for a mass injury event, such as […]
New research discovers genetic variation linked to African Americans with heart failure
The University of South Florida-led study is another step toward more effective treatments for a population disproportionately affected by this chronic cardiovascular disease TAMPA, Fla. (March 7, 2018) […]
Dentists key to discussing risk of HPV-related cancers with their patients
Dental community needs more training to strengthen HPV prevention efforts, USF study concludes TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2018) — The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually […]
Intervention becomes first to successfully reduce risk of dementia
10-year study led by USF’s Jerri Edwards concludes computerized brain training program reduces risk of dementia 29 percent TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2017) — Computerized brain training is […]
Dr. Laurie Woodard among nine physicians honored by AAMC for outstanding contributions to academic medicine [video]
TAMPA, Fla (Nov. 6, 2017) — The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has recognized University of South Florida (USF) physician Dr. Laurie Woodard for exemplifying qualities of […]
USF provides aid to Puerto Rican hurricane victims
Twelve USF Health physicians will travel to Puerto Rico over the next few months, while USF invites 240 Puerto Rican medical students to finish this semester in Tampa […]