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91ÊÓƵHealth researcher and international team win multi-million research grant

91ÊÓƵHealth researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD, and two United Kingdom colleagues have won an international research grant worth more than $11 million.

November 5, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

91ÊÓƵresearch funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyond

The University of 91ÊÓƵ has achieved a new milestone in research funding, reaching a record $750 million during fiscal year 2025 – an $11.6 million increase over last year and a 37% jump since 2022.

November 4, 2025Research

91ÊÓƵHealth’s Dr. Subhra Mohapatra has been inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

Dr. Subhra Mohapatra, professor and director of the Molecular Medicine PhD Program at the 91ÊÓƵHealth Morsani College of Medicine and a research career scientist at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, has been inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame for her pioneering work in nanotechnology and molecular medicine.

October 31, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine

91ÊÓƵHealth’s Dr. Michael Francis inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame for pioneering advances in regenerative medicine

When humans tear a rotator cuff, they get scar tissue. Dr. Michael Francis is changing that. The Florida inventor found inspiration in spider webs and mountain bikes to create medical implants that help bodies regenerate instead of scar. See how his 120+ patents are transforming orthopedic medicine.

October 31, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine

University of 91ÊÓƵ launches cutting-edge virology institute led by world-renowned scientist, Dr. Robert C. Gallo

The groundbreaking 91ÊÓƵHealth Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation will advance cutting-edge research to combat viral and immune-related threats worldwide

October 30, 2025Research

91ÊÓƵHealth helps lead a new collaborative to better predict, prevent and treat Type 1 Diabetes

To better prevent and treat Type 1 Diabetes, a new multi-site project seeks to leverage the latest advances in AI and robust health data sets to speed up discoveries.

October 17, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

91ÊÓƵCollege of Nursing will offer a four-year bachelor's degree program in the Fall of 2026 on the 91ÊÓƵSt. Petersburg campus for incoming freshman that prepares students to become nurse generalists.

October 7, 2025College of Nursing

91ÊÓƵHealth welcomes newest physician assistant students at White Coat Ceremony

Students, staff, faculty and friends filled the University of 91ÊÓƵ School of Music auditorium to welcome 49 new physician assistant students during the 91ÊÓƵHealth Morsani College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program Class of 2027 Commitment to the Profession Ceremony, Oct. 3.

October 6, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, PA Program

More than a gut feeling: 91ÊÓƵHealth researcher shows how microbiome affects brain health

91ÊÓƵHealth researcher Hariom Yadav, PhD, is exploring the surprising ways in which gut health affects overall health -- including in the brain.

October 1, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

From jigsaws to Alzheimer’s, 91ÊÓƵHealth researcher aims to solve puzzles

This 91ÊÓƵHealth researcher is studying how specialized cells in the brain might help unlock new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

September 30, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

From helpless to hopeful: Grandfather’s illness sparked 91ÊÓƵHealth scientist’s passion for research

A family tragedy influenced this researcher to pursue to his cutting-edge work studying the interplay between nutrition/metabolism and a wide range of neurobiological disorders, such as dementia, depression and more.

September 30, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

91ÊÓƵHealth Awards & Accolades - Summer 2025

91ÊÓƵHealth faculty, staff and students earned prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions to research, education, patient care and community service.

September 28, 2025Honors & Awards