Dr. Jason Salemi uses online dashboards to explain the spread of COVID-19
In this video, USF Health epidemiologist Jason Salemi, PhD, explains how he creates and uses online dashboards to show the effects of COVID-19 in Florida. Using data […]
Michael Teng Q&A: Science behind the mRNA coronavirus vaccines
The race for a COVID-19 vaccine began when Chinese scientists published the genetic sequence for the SARS-COV-2 virus on Jan. 11, 2020 – a full two months before […]
USF drug discovery study identifies promising new compound to open constricted airways
Experts in airway bitter taste receptors and medicinal chemistry team up to advance a potential asthma and COPD treatment that works differently than existing bronchodilators TAMPA, Fla (Jan […]
Top 12 Research News Stories of 2020
As we move into 2021, let’s recap some of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine’s top research news stories of 2020. It’s probably no surprise that COVID-19-related […]
Despite similar treatment, obese women face additional risks for postpartum hemorrhage complications
A USF Health-Tampa General Hospital study suggests different management protocols may be needed for obese vs. nonobese patients to improve maternal outcomes TAMPA, Fla (Dec. 21, 2020) […]
Flavors added to vaping devices can damage the heart
The vape flavorings so popular with kids and young adults are cardiotoxic and disrupt the heart’s normal electrical activity, a University of South Florida Health preclinical study finds […]
Tampa General Hospital, USF Health announce joint Office of Clinical Research to build upon research excellence
The new office will allow the previously separate offices to combine resources and elevate their research efforts to improve health care for all Floridians TAMPA, Fla (Nov. 30, […]
New study reveals strategy for creating COVID-19 drugs to dually inhibit the virus’s entry and replication
University of South Florida Health-University of Arizona team reports compounds simultaneously targeting Mpro and cathepsin L may improve treatment of COVID-19 infection TAMPA, Fla (Nov. 6, 2020) — […]
Autoantibody order, timing helps predict genetically susceptible children most likely to get type 1 diabetes
USF Health-led TEDDY analysis focuses on development of multiple distinct autoantibodies targeting insulin-producing cells, from initial autoimmunity to symptomatic disease TAMPA, Fla. — Children with multiple islet autoantibodies […]
New vaccine targeting toxic amyloid-β could help halt Alzheimer’s disease progression, preclinical study finds
University of South Florida Health neuroscientist suggests the therapeutic immunomodulatory vaccine may be safer for those with age-associated decline in immunity TAMPA, Fla (Oct. 20, 2020) — Our […]
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