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Patients with severe obesity increasingly underrepresented in surgical care, USF Health study finds
New research led by Dr. Michael Kachmar shows that patients with the highest levels of obesity underwent the fewest surgical operations each year. The findings are significant as patients with higher BMI have increasing medical and surgical needs, and the U.S. population with extreme obesity has grown disproportionately over the past two decades.
July 9, 2026Morsani College of Medicine
USF Health opens one-of-a-kind clinic for patients with complex allergic, skin and GI disorders
The new Center for Allergic Diseases is designed for patients with overlapping allergic, skin and gastrointestinal disorders who would benefit from a coordinated care plan developed by multiple specialists at the same time.
July 6, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care
Shyam Kottilil brings a career of discovery and translational science to USF Health
Dr. Shyam Kottilil joins USF Health as vice dean for Clinical Research, bringing a career focused on translational science, chronic viral diseases, liver disease and virus-associated cancers. He will help expand USF Health鈥檚 clinical research enterprise while continuing work to move discoveries into better care for patients.
July 1, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF Health dean begins term as chair of national medical education accrediting body
Dr. Charles Lockwood begins a one-year term as chair of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the accrediting authority for U.S. medical education programs leading to the MD degree. The LCME monitors the standards medical schools, helping ensure that graduates are prepared to provide safe, compassionate and evidence-based care.
July 1, 2026Morsani College of Medicine
USF Health study shows promise of non-surgical treatment for slipped discs
USF Health researchers highlight non-invasive spinal treatment option for patients with cervical disc injuries.
June 29, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research
Physician Assistant Program graduates achieve perfect board pass rate for second consecutive year
For the second year in a row, graduates of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
June 22, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, PA Program
USF Health research targets virus-driven brain aging with nanotechnology
Researchers at the USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation led by Eleni Markoutsa are investigating how viral infections may leave behind lasting changes in the brain that accelerate aging, fuel inflammation and increase vulnerability to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer鈥檚.
June 19, 2026Morsani College of Medicine
USF Health secures new funding to advance research on promising liver cancer drug
Dr. Christian Br茅chot, senior associate dean for research in global affairs, co-director of the USF Microbiomes Institute and associate vice president for international partnerships and innovation, is leading research on a promising liver cancer drug that may complement GLP-1 therapies, addressing rising cancer rates linked to alcohol and metabolic disease.
June 15, 2026Morsani College of Medicine
USF Health expert explains how extreme heat could shape the 2026 World Cup
Ten of the 16 venues at the 2026 World Cup are considered at very high risk for extreme heat. USF Health's Dr. Eric Coris explains what extreme heat could mean for the World Cup, who is at greatest risk and what can be done to help protect players and fans.
June 14, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care
USF Health expands emergency maternity care training in Florida鈥檚 rural counties
Faculty and simulation experts with USF Health are joining forces to bring high-fidelity obstetric emergency training to rural care teams in 16 counties across Florida, thanks to a new grant from the Florida Department of Health.
June 9, 2026College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine
Dr. Stephen Liggett reflects on transforming USF Health Research
Dr. Stephen Liggett, Senior Associate Vice President for Research for USF Health, steps down from his leadership role this month after 13 years helping to transform USF Health into a tier-one research center. From doubling NIH funding to pioneering pharmacogenomics research, Dr. Liggett's leadership helped shaped the research culture that continues to attract top scientists.
June 4, 2026Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine, Research
最新天美传媒 invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative
A USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs. Currently in the research stage, Ayyala鈥檚 goal is to replicate the gold-standard Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer found in clinics. Ayyala hopes the technology could transform the test that typically costs $30,000 in equipment into an at-home experience for about $42. After the patient performs the five-minute test per eye, results are securely uploaded for their ophthalmologist鈥檚 review.
June 3, 2026Morsani College of Medicine