USF Health cardiologist studies genetic predisposition to sudden cardiac death
In the laboratory and the clinic, Dr. Thomas McDonald focuses on inherited heart diseases that can lead to potentially deadly heart rhythm disturbances Sudden cardiac death most often […]
New research discovers genetic variation linked to African Americans with heart failure
The University of South Florida-led study is another step toward more effective treatments for a population disproportionately affected by this chronic cardiovascular disease TAMPA, Fla. (March 7, 2018) […]
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 […]
Diagnosis of rare illness prompts global study led by USF- Johns Hopkins doctor
Oct. 26, 2017 — Jennifer Leiding, MD, an associate professor of pediatrics at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and pediatric immunologist and allergy specialist at Johns Hopkins All […]
Dr. Liggett chosen as Biomedical Research Exemplar for research leadership, integrity
USF Health’s Stephen B. Liggett, MD, was one of 30 scientists nationwide recently selected to join The Research Exemplar Project as a Biomedical Research Exemplar – recognition of […]
USF study shows stem cell transplants may advance ALS treatment by repair of blood-spinal cord barrier
ALS mice improved with stem cell therapy; first step for science in finding better treatment TAMPA, Fla. (May 12, 2017) – Researchers at the University of South […]
USF researcher studies irregular cardiac electrical signals
Seeking to understand how the heart short circuits, Sami Noujaim looks for new drugs to fix atrial fibrillation Within the last three years, USF biomedical scientist Sami Noujaim, […]
Pioneering nanotechnology research has applications for cardiovascular diseases
The founding director of the USF Health Heart Institute has a passion for innovation, translational medicine and entrepreneurship. Samuel A. Wickline, MD, has parlayed his expertise in harnessing […]
Dr. Taylor-Clark aims to make sense out of how airway nerves respond to their environment
Understanding the sensory nerves involved in protective behaviors may lead to new therapies for respiratory, cardiovascular diseases Think about the last time you stubbed a toe. The sensory […]
Patient perspective helps shape Dr. Rebecca Sutphen’s hereditary cancer research
Genetic testing has been available since the mid-1990s to determine if a woman is likely to face one of her gender’s greatest fears: inherited breast and ovarian cancer. […]
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