USF Health part of international study identifying four distinct patterns of tau spread in Alzheimer’s disease
The USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center contributed to a new international study in Nature Medicine suggesting there is reason to reevaluate the concept of “typical” Alzheimer’s disease. The […]
Tampa General Hospital, USF Health announce joint Office of Clinical Research to build upon research excellence
The new office will allow the previously separate offices to combine resources and elevate their research efforts to improve health care for all Floridians TAMPA, Fla (Nov. 30, […]
Scientific community continues to respond in force to COVID-19 pandemic
From designing 3D printed test swabs, to researching antibody responses and engaging in leading clinical trials, USF Health scientists rapidly team up to help fight COVID-19 While the […]
USF Health-TGH first in Florida using new organ transplant technology designed to save more lives
Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. John Dunning and team performed the transplantation of donor lung kept “breathing” in human-like conditions For all the advances in organ transplantation, most organs are […]
David Kang probes brain changes in aging that tip the balance toward dementia
His team searches beyond the hallmark Alzheimer’s disease proteins for alternative treatments In his laboratory at the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center, neuroscientist David Kang, PhD, focuses on […]
Spacious new center accommodates record growth in clinical trials
As USF Health’s overall research portfolio grows, the space, services and resources dedicated to clinical trials have also expanded. Last fall, the Clinical Research Center (CRC), where USF […]
Workshop connects community and researchers, with aim to enroll more minorities in clinical trials
USF researchers and clinicians heard valuable ideas for connecting with community groups and recruiting more minorities for clinical trials when they attended a community advocacy workshop earlier this […]
Early Parkinson’s patients waiting too long to seek medical evaluation
The time between diagnosis and the beginning of symptomatic treatment is critical in the effort to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). A paper published in npg Parkinson’s […]
USF Pharmacy announces initiatives to advance innovation and technology in learning and discovery
The Healthcare Imaginarium for Exponential Technologies, or HIETs™ is the brainchild of visionary College of Pharmacy Dean Kevin Sneed TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2018) — USF Health’s Pharmacy […]
Patients at center of 8th annual FARA-USF scientific symposium
Patients have always been the center of the yearly scientific symposium hosted by the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) and the University of South Florida Ataxia Research Center. […]