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 […]
USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute finds amyloid PET scan leading to better Alzheimer’s disease management
The Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute is participating in a nationwide study looking at whether Medicare should cover the costly amyloid PET scan TAMPA, FL (July 24, 2017) — Amyloid […]
Dr. Anne Champeaux named chair of USF Health’s Pathology and Cell Biology Department
The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has named Anne Champeaux, MD, as the next chair of its Department of Pathology and Cell Biology. She will begin her new […]
Karen Burdash looks to retirement after 28 years at USF Health
Karen M. Burdash, MBA, is retiring this month after 28 years of providing financial management expertise to the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM), its departments and […]
TGH, USF Health to create new model for advanced organ disease
Tampa, FL (July 5, 2017) – Tampa General Hospital and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine are creating a new model for advanced organ transplantation. Noted transplant physician […]
Personalized medicine: A work in progress
From time to time I am asked about the state of “personalized” medicine, or “precision” medicine. Usually, these terms refer to customizing some aspect of medical care based […]
Dr. Mack Wu studies molecular control of ischemia-reperfusion injury, leaky gut
USF Health researcher Mack Wu, MD, studies what happens when the microvascular endothelial barrier controlling blood-tissue exchange is compromised during ischemia-reperfusion injury, a condition that can lead to […]
Inaugural group inducted in the Robert A. Good Honor Society
The Robert A. Good Honor Society (RGHS) in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine welcomed its inaugural group of members at an induction ceremony held in April. […]
A human enzyme can reduce neurotoxic amyloids in mouse model of dementia
The USF-led study suggests CyP40 or similar proteins may be potential therapeutics for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases TAMPA, Fla. (June 27, 2017) — A naturally occurring human enzyme […]
Dr. John Curran retires from USF after 45 years of service
USF Health faculty, students, staff and local and state leaders celebrated the extraordinary work and legacy of John S. Curran, MD, professor of pediatrics, associate vice president of […]
USF System Places Second in State University System Performance-Based Funding Scores
The USF System is first in Florida in the percent of bachelor’s and graduate degrees awarded in programs of strategic emphasis and the percent of graduates employed. The […]
USF nursing researcher creates video game to improve patient health
USF College of Nursing professor, John Clochesy, PhD, collaborates with engineers on virtual technology to help patients manage their own health. Dr. Clochesy teamed up with researchers and […]
Florida Blue $1 Million Gift Supports Health Knowledge Exchange in New USF Downtown Building
TAMPA, Fla. (June 21, 2017) – Florida Blue’s $1 million gift to the USF Health’s Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute building in downtown Tampa was recognized […]
USF College of Public Health wins Gates Foundation Challenges Explorations grant
The global health project will study Zimbabwe women’s perspectives on the side effects of hormonal contraceptives Tampa, FLA (June 15, 2017) – The USF College of Public Health […]
Class of 2019 celebrates at Student Clinician Ceremony, marks half-way point of medical school
Members of the USF Morsani College of Medicine’s class of 2019 have officially reached the halfway point of their medical school journey. The students celebrated the milestone during […]
MS3s complete Introduction to Clerkship; ready for transition into clinic
For USF Health medical students, the transition from classroom to clinic begins at USF’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation, where earlier this week, members of the […]
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