USF Health physician-scientist pinpoints genes to predict lung fibrosis outcomes
Dr. Jose Herazo-Maya’s research may help identify new treatments to improve survival in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and severe COVID-19 Caring for patients struggling to breathe […]
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 […]
Genetics research may help tailor more precise therapies for asthma, heart failure [Audio Clips]
Studies led by USF’s Dr. Stephen Liggett shed light on genetic variability of adrenergic receptors and how they might best be used to treat disease While significant progress […]
Florida’s first master’s degree program in genetic counseling earns accreditation
USF to help meet critical demand, spurred by advances in genomics and precision medicine, for more trained professionals Tampa, FL (Oct. 25, 2016) – The University of South […]
Molecular subtyping of breast cancer may better identify women at high risk of disease recurrence [VIDEO]
University of South Florida-led study helps refine personalized approach to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment Tampa, FL (March 6, 2014) – A method called molecular subtyping can help doctors […]
USF Health Heart Institute breaks ground [VIDEO]
Combining advanced research with the best care, the facility’s doctors and scientists will guide the way for new solutions to cardiovascular disease
From river blindness to genomics, USF Health faculty lead the world
USF Health faculty members in medicine and public health scored major media hits this past week. Stephen Liggett, MD, vice dean for research at the USF Health Morsani College of […]
Healing Hearts
Several clinical trials starting at USF Health’s new Heart Institute this year will offer gene and stem cell therapy approaches to healing damaged hearts Over the past 18 months, […]
Two-gene test predicts which patients with heart failure respond best to beta-blocker drug, study finds
Personalized medicine research at University of South Florida strikes early for heart genes Tampa, FL (Oct. 16, 2012) — A landmark paper identifying genetic signatures that predict which […]
Dr. Stephen Liggett to lead USF Personalized Medicine Center
Tampa, FL (June 13, 2012) — Stephen B. Liggett, MD, a pioneer in the emerging field of personalized medicine, will help USF Health build an interdisciplinary center that […]
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