White coats a symbol of compassion, commitment
Focusing on patients as people as well as the data of their lab tests and medical histories is the foundation of true patient care. This advice, shared with […]
Inhaling air pollution-like irritant alters defensive lung-heart reflexes in hypertension model
The USF Health study, using a rat model for high blood pressure, helps explain the different nerve-induced physiological response to air pollution in patients with preexisting cardiovascular disease […]
Next steps to accelerate our Alzheimer’s disease research, neuroscience efforts
You may have noticed the flurry of activity on the research floors of the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center over the last few months. We have successfully recruited to the […]
USF Health and IT showcase Tech-IT Out lab
One of the many challenges medical students face is managing opportunities for collaboration among students and with professors. As the new USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and […]
Researchers discover potential new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease
An antagonist that blocks a specific interaction between the protein apoE and amyloid precursor protein appears promising in a preclinical study led by USF Health TAMPA, Fla. (June […]
Early life stress plus overexpressed FKBP5 protein increases anxiety behavior
A USF Health preclinical study adds to mounting evidence about the interplay between genetics and environment in mental health TAMPA, Fla. (June 10, 2019) – Researchers continue to […]
Leading Alzheimer’s researchers join Byrd Center in August
The latest neuroscientist recruits will help USF Health accelerate new discoveries in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders Internationally recognized Alzheimer’s disease researcher Gopal Thinakaran, PhD, has been […]
New Chief of Surgical Oncology, specializing in liver and pancreatic cancer care, joins USF Health
For all his accomplishments, Andreas Karachristos, MD, prides himself on being available to his patients via his cell phone number 24-7. This open and accessible approach helps patients […]
New global university patent rankings again places USF in world’s top institutions
USF ranks in the Top 10 of American public universities, Top 20 of universities worldwide, in securing new U.S. utility patents For the seventh consecutive year, the University […]
USF Health convenes first Microbiome Joint Workshop with University of Florida
The University of South Florida and the University of Florida convened a Microbiome Joint Workshop at USF Health on May 28, with research presentations by basic scientists and […]
Byrd Alzheimer’s Center: Basic research objectives and faculty recruitment strategy
June 3, 2019 Alzheimer’s disease (AD), also now used in conjunction with certain related dementias (known as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias or ADRDs), affects more than 47 […]
The USF Health Fetal Care Center of Tampa Bay’s multidisciplinary team performs third successful EXIT procedure
Inside the mother’s womb, a fetus exchanges oxygen through the umbilical cord. Once the fetus is delivered, the umbilical cord is clamped, giving the baby the ability […]
Cofilin may be early culprit in tauopathy process leading to brain cell death
USF Health study links Aβ-activated enzyme cofilin with the toxic tau tangles in major neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease TAMPA, Fla. — The two primary hallmarks of Alzheimer’s […]
MCOM welcomes nation’s newest doctors, bids farewell to USF President Genshaft
More than 1,000 friends and family of USF Health senior medical students packed The Mahaffey Theatre to welcome the nation’s newest doctors and bid farewell to […]
Students celebrate milestones at 2019 USF Health Commencement Ceremony
Video and article by Allison Long. Photos by Freddie Coleman. The arena erupted in cheers and applause as USF System President Judy Genshaft walked toward the stage […]
USF adds sites to clinical trial studying brain training to protect against dementias
The University of South Florida’s Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study has added new training sites in Polk and Pasco counties. This first-of-its-kind primary prevention trial, funded […]
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