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USF Health $5.6 million study to define link between genetics and heart disease in many Friedreich’s ataxia patients

Researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine were awarded $5.6 million of expected funds for a 4-year study from the U.S. Department of Defense to examine […]

Irene Davis is revolutionizing runner’s injury rehab with gait retraining

    Irene Davis, PhD, PT, FACSM, FAPTA, FASB, professor in the USF Health School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, is trying to understand the intricate relationship […]

USF Health physical therapy program expands research footprint to improve patient outcomes

The USF Health School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS) is taking strides to expand its research efforts and contribute significantly to the improvement of patient care […]

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USF Health researchers show how the placenta protects fetus in the womb against viral infections

Give credit to your dad’s gene for keeping you safe during those long months in your mother’s womb. Because without this genetic warrior, you might have succumbed to […]

Dr. Lockwood’s commencement remarks: Class of 2023 has already faced a global challenge

The Class of 2023 at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine had just started medical school when the pandemic changed the world. “You had front-row seats to […]

USF Health graduate programs advance in latest U.S. News rankings

Graduate programs at USF Health had promising gains in this year’s rankings from U.S. News & World Report (U.S. News), with some programs breaking into the top 50 of their […]

From cellular enzymes to life, keynote speaker is an authority on resilience

Kim Orth, PhD, paused in mid-Zoom to reach for a plaque behind her that contains words to live – and practice science – by. The distinguished biochemist and […]

Leaders form stronger ties at USF Health, Global Virus Network signing ceremony

Leaders from USF Health and the Global Virus Network (GVN) recently gathered on the University of South Florida campus in north Tampa to sign the final documents making […]

It’s your fibroblasts. They’ve come to fix your brain.

Until recently, scientists knew little about how important cells called fibroblasts might help protect the brain when a life-threatening bleeding stroke occurs. But these cells may function like […]

Excite Medical donation to USF adds to spinal decompression study

USF Health patients now have access to a specialized device meant to reduce back pain, thanks to the donation by Excite Medical. Excite Medical donated two devices – […]

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