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91ÊÓƵHealth receives $3.75 million NIH award to research whether Long COVID may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

The funding allows a multidisciplinary team of 91ÊÓƵHealth researchers to study long COVID’s potential connection to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and explore possible interventions.

October 28, 2024Research

91ÊÓƵand defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreement

The University of 91ÊÓƵ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.

October 25, 2024Research

How new 91ÊÓƵfaculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts

91ÊÓƵresearchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.

October 24, 2024Research

Florida SBDC mobile assistance center at 91ÊÓƵhelps small businesses impacted by Milton

The Small Business Development Council Florida has been hosting a mobile assistance center (MAC) at the 91ÊÓƵResearch Park, October 14-16, to assist small businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton.

October 16, 2024Entrepreneurship

EURAXESS presents international mobility and professional development opportunities for faculty and student researchers

EURAXESS North America Regional Coordinator Jackson Howard gave an overview of the EURAXESS portal, which provides information about research funding and fellowship opportunities, and insights for researchers about living and working in Europe.

October 15, 2024Global Research

COPH researchers study storm risk perceptions and COVID transmission

Researchers in USF’s College of Public Health have been studying how hurricane evacuations can be even more complex when disease transmission − such as COVID-19 − enters the mix.

October 15, 2024Research

A team of researchers led by 91ÊÓƵSt. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County.

October 7, 2024Innovation

How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors

University of 91ÊÓƵ researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.

October 3, 2024Research

Florida Research Data Center network will offer 91ÊÓƵresearchers detailed access to federal data

The University of 91ÊÓƵ will join the Florida Research Data Center network on Tuesday, October 1, enabling 91ÊÓƵresearchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.

September 30, 2024Research

91ÊÓƵresearchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities

The project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH USF's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.

September 25, 2024Innovation

U.S. News ranks 91ÊÓƵa top 50 public university, best value among all Florida universities

For the sixth year in a row, the University of 91ÊÓƵ sits among the top 50 public universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges.

September 24, 2024Honors and Awards

Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards

From advancing our understanding of hurricanes to improving public transit systems, to pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and infectious diseases, 27 91ÊÓƵfaculty members are being recognized next month with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards.

September 16, 2024Honors and Awards