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 […]
Largest-ever clinical trial for peanut allergy advances pediatric treatment closer to FDA approval
The University of South Florida was one of two Florida sites that tested the new immune therapy drug manufactured in Clearwater. TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 19, 2018) — With the […]
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 […]
Topping off celebrates milestone in construction of new USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute
On a warm, breezy November day, an 800-pound white beam was slowly lifted skyward by a construction crane, marking another milestone in USF’s history – the topping off […]
USF inducts Korean War veteran Frank Morsani into 2018 Hall of Honor
The University of South Florida honored military veterans past and present at a ceremony held Nov. 6 – Election Day – inducting 16 new members into the 2018 […]
New USF Health study shows impact of opioid epidemic on children varies by state
TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2018) – A new report released by the Drug Enforcement Administration finds most overdose deaths are caused by prescription drugs, including opioids. While opioid […]
We must have dispassionate reasoning and compassionate caring
This past week has witnessed multiple acts of senseless violence, hate and intolerance. Although mental illness may have played a role in some of these tragic events, the […]
Infectious diseases expert looks for new ways to combat resilient parasites
USF Health’s Dr. Kami Kim probes the epigenetics of two global parasitic infections, malaria and toxoplasmosis While an undergraduate at Harvard University, Kami Kim, MD, participated in a […]
IPE transitions-of-care simulation helps USF Health students train as teams
First-year students from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy and Athletic Training Program came together Oct. 16 and 18 at the Center for Advanced […]
Black Robe Day gives USF Health community an appreciation of how law, medicine intersect
The USF Health Community visited the 13th Judicial Circuit Courthouse in downtown Tampa on Oct. 17 to get a firsthand look at the relationship between the medical and […]
Dr. Quinn: Emotional intelligence linked to success in medical field
Imagine you’re the manager of an equity-trading desk and you see two employees constantly in conflict and arguing with each other. You don’t understand why and don’t see […]
MCOM SELECT charter class member makes history at LVHN
Yasir Abunamous, MD, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine class of 2015, recently made history. He became the first graduate of the MCOM Scholarly Excellence, Leadership Experiences, Collaborative […]
FARA-USF scientific symposium advances toward treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia
The Friedreich’s Ataxia Scientific Symposium: Understanding a Cure recently marked its 9th year of bringing dedicated scientists, clinicians, and industry partners with patients and their families to USF […]
Pharmacy students use AR/VR to study impact of prescription drugs on our main organs
First-year students put on simulation goggles to see how certain drugs interact in the body Virtual (VR) and augmented (AR) realities are transforming the way pharmacology students learn […]
New study offers insights into triggers of early-stage malaria parasite infection
For a century, researcher after researcher has tried to grow Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax), the parasite that causes the most widespread type of malaria, in petri dishes continuously, […]
Faculty excellence recognized at promotion and tenure reception
On Wednesday, Sept. 26, USF Health celebrated faculty excellence at the University Club. The evening consisted of a welcome by Catherine Lynch, MD, associate vice president for faculty […]
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