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Public Health researcher awarded Gates Foundation grant to tackle neglected parasitic diseases

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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 is chair of global health in the USF College of Public Health. More than 80 new grants of $100,000 each were made […]

Dr. Thomas Unnasch named Distinguished University Health Professor

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Thomas Unnasch, PhD, professor and chair of global health in the USF College of Public Health, was named Distinguished University Health Professor. The award, established at USF Health in 2006, recognizes senior faculty across all USF Health colleges and programs for substantial achievements in the areas of research, teaching, or […]

Dr. Thomas Unnasch explains the science behind river blindness

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Thomas Unnasch, PhD, chair of the Department of Global Health at the USF College of Public Health, recently discussed his work to eliminate river blindness with The Carter Center. The segment titled “Making it Happen” focused on “The Science Behind Eliminating River Blindness.”   Related stories: One of world’s leading […]