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The frigid waters of the Antarctic may yield a treatment for a deadly tropical disease that affects populations in some of the hottest places on earth. Current medications for that scourge — malaria — are becoming less effective as drug resistance spreads.
September 18, 2019Research and Innovation, USF Health

USF Researcher Awarded NIH Outstanding Investigator Grant for Understanding and Limiting Bacterial Proliferation
Prahathees Eswara, PhD, an assistant professor in the 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ’s Department of Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology, has recently been awarded an Outstanding Investigator grant from the National Institute of Health. He is the first faculty member from USF to receive this prestigious award.
September 17, 2019Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

Stroke patients relearning how to walk with peculiar shoe
A USF-patented device is helping stroke patients get back on their feet.
September 16, 2019Research and Innovation
Shortly after Hurricane Dorian finally turned northward and away from the Bahamas, teams from USF Health quickly mobilized and secured approximately 600 pounds of medications and medical supplies.
September 16, 2019USF Health, University News

USF Reaches its Highest Position Ever in Times Higher Education’s World Universities Rankings
USF is now inside the top 50 public universities in six different national rankings.
September 16, 2019University News

USF Humanitarian Response for the Bahamas
USF World is partnering with USF Health, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Student Government, Caribbean Cultural Exchange and many other departments across campus to help support the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.
September 14, 2019USF Health, University News

USF Police Thank Community for Lip Sync to the Rescue Support
Chief Chris Daniel and the 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ Police Department would like to thank the entire USF community, law enforcement partners, family and friends for the outpouring of support provided during our journey of CBS’s Lip Sync to the Rescue.
September 13, 2019University News
A new study from the 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ St. Petersburg and Eckerd College estimates the waters of Tampa Bay contain four billion particles of microplastics, raising new questions about the impact of pollution on marine life in this vital ecosystem.
September 12, 2019Research and Innovation

USF Celebrates First Convocation Ceremony for the Judy Genshaft Honors College
President Steve Currall led the way as over 700 freshman participated in the inaugural Judy Genshaft Honors College convocation ceremony.
September 10, 2019Campus Life, University News
Using data specific to each patient, 3D models of bone and organs can be created to guide surgeons and educate patients.
September 10, 2019Research and Innovation, USF Health

USF Enters Top 50 in U.S. News Rankings for the First Time
The 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ is rapidly rising on the list of best public universities in America, now No. 44, according to new rankings released today by U.S. News and World Report. The No. 44 ranking is 14 spots higher than last year and represents USF’s highest position ever on the U.S. News list of best universities.
September 9, 2019University News
Inside four bustling rooms at USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), emergency medicine residents from USF Health, emergency nurses from Tampa General Hospital, and paramedics from Tampa Fire and Rescue worked together in simulation exercises to improve how they work as a team during intense emergency situations.
September 6, 2019USF Health