Team to study control of malaria-related parasite growth with $2.1-million NIH grant
Animal cells similar to those of humans contain a “control room,” called the centrosome, which regulates cell replication. Disrupt this core hub and you kill cell division. That […]
USF global health researcher awarded Gates Foundation grant to tackle neglected parasitic diseases
Distinguished USF Health Professor Thomas Unnasch, PhD, was among the investigators to receive the latest Grand Challenges Explorations awards announced by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr. Unnasch […]
USF student group brings international film on educating girls to Tampa Theatre
An international film showing the impact education has on the lives of girls and women across the world was screened Nov. 10 at Tampa Theatre in downtown Tampa. […]
USF study finds plant proteins control chronic disease in Toxoplasma infections
The research sheds light on malaria-related parasite’s transition from acute to chronic stage Tampa, FL (April 8, 2013) — A new discovery about the malaria-related parasite Toxoplasma gondii […]
USF team plays key role in discovery of new drug to combat malaria
Tampa, FL (March 20, 2013) — University of South Florida researchers played a key role in an international multidisciplinary project that has yielded a promising new antimalarial drug […]
USF Health signs collaborative agreements with Thailand’s Burapha University
USF Health recently forged two new academic partnerships with one of Thailand’s major public universities, Burapha University in the Chonburi Province. One collaborative agreement will explore the possibility […]
Dr. Menezes to lead international affairs at USF Health, Morsani College of Medicine
Lynette Menezes, PhD, was recently named new assistant dean for international affairs in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, as well as assistant vice president for international affairs […]
USF malaria research showcased on Capitol Hill
Six years ago USF had no researchers working on malaria. Today, more than 60 faculty members, staff and students are tackling major challenges needed to end malaria, a […]
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