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

Industry partnerships have propelled the University of 91ÊÓÆµ to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions 91ÊÓÆµcloser to its $1 billion goal.

November 4, 2025Research and Innovation, University News

Dr. Robert Gallo

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

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

October 31, 2025Research and Innovation, 91ÊÓÆµHealth

Dr. Haley Calloway gives the Go Bulls hand signal

91ÊÓÆµHealth audiologist honors sister’s legacy through a life of service

Dr. Haley Calloway's personal and professional efforts are a continuation of the lessons she learned from her sister, and she hopes that every patient encounter will be a tribute to her memory.

September 29, 202591ÊÓÆµHealth

Yael Bensoussan

Menopause can disrupt women’s vocal tone and quality, says 91ÊÓÆµHealth vocal researcher

A new 91ÊÓÆµHealth study in the journal Menopause provides a comprehensive and innovative examination of how falling hormone levels during menopause may affect women's vocal tone and quality.

September 10, 2025Research and Innovation

Gopal Thinakaran

91ÊÓÆµHealth researchers find gene variant may increase Alzheimer’s risk by slowing brain’s natural cleanup

A type of brain cell that plays a vital role in maintaining neural networks and repairing injuries lies at the core of a promising newly published Nature study on Alzheimer’s disease from the 91ÊÓÆµHealth Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute.

September 4, 2025Research and Innovation, 91ÊÓÆµHealth

Buildings in Jerash, Jordan

USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic

For the first time, researchers at 91ÊÓÆµhave uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan. The discovery underscores plague’s ongoing relevance as a resident of northern Arizona recently died from pneumonic plague and anotherÌýindividual in California tested positiveÌýfor the disease.Ìý

August 28, 2025Research and Innovation, 91ÊÓÆµHealth

President Rhea Law, Rep. Adam Anderson, Dr. Charles Lockwood and representative from Tampa General Hospital

91ÊÓÆµjoins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicine

91ÊÓÆµHealth is leveraging its position as Florida’s leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn’s entire genetic code sequenced at birth.

August 15, 202591ÊÓÆµHealth

Dr. Kami Kim

91ÊÓÆµHealth and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections

The treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand nameÌýDalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.

August 14, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, 91ÊÓÆµHealth

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University of 91ÊÓÆµ launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulation

The University of 91ÊÓÆµ is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.

August 6, 2025Student Success, 91ÊÓÆµHealth

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91ÊÓÆµHealth specialties shine in new rankings, Tampa General named top hospital in Tampa Bay

Tampa General Hospital has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in Tampa Bay for the 10th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings. TGH also earned national Top 50 recognition in six specialties – all led or co-led by 91ÊÓÆµHealth faculty – including OB-GYN, which rose to No. 5 in the nation and remains Florida’s top-ranked program.

July 29, 202591ÊÓÆµHealth

Patient gets her hearing examined by 91ÊÓÆµHealth audiologist

91ÊÓÆµHealth clinical trial reveals how hearing aids improve brain health and quality of life

The clinical trial shows that even mild hearing loss, when treated with hearing aids and expert support, can boost mood, increase activity and reduce the risk of falling. The findings support growing evidence that better hearing promotes healthier aging.

July 15, 2025Research and Innovation, 91ÊÓÆµHealth

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91ÊÓÆµHealth brings critical emergency medicine training to rural communities

91ÊÓÆµHealth faculty and simulation experts brought immersive simulation training directly to health providers in rural areas in Florida and Georgia as part of the CAMLS Without Walls initiative, addressing barriers to continuing medical education.

June 17, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, 91ÊÓÆµHealth

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