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USF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyond

The ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has achieved a new milestone in research funding, reaching a record $750 million during fiscal year 2025 – an $11.6 million increase over last year and a 37% jump since 2022.

November 4, 2025Research

USF Health’s Dr. Subhra Mohapatra has been inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

Dr. Subhra Mohapatra, professor and director of the Molecular Medicine PhD Program at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and a research career scientist at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, has been inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame for her pioneering work in nanotechnology and molecular medicine.

October 31, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine

USF Health’s Dr. Michael Francis inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame for pioneering advances in regenerative medicine

When humans tear a rotator cuff, they get scar tissue. Dr. Michael Francis is changing that. The Florida inventor found inspiration in spider webs and mountain bikes to create medical implants that help bodies regenerate instead of scar. See how his 120+ patents are transforming orthopedic medicine.

October 31, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine

×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ launches cutting-edge virology institute led by world-renowned scientist, Dr. Robert C. Gallo

The groundbreaking USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation will advance cutting-edge research to combat viral and immune-related threats worldwide

October 30, 2025Research

USF Health helps lead a new collaborative to better predict, prevent and treat Type 1 Diabetes

To better prevent and treat Type 1 Diabetes, a new multi-site project seeks to leverage the latest advances in AI and robust health data sets to speed up discoveries.

October 17, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

USF College of Nursing will offer a four-year bachelor's degree program in the Fall of 2026 on the USF St. Petersburg campus for incoming freshman that prepares students to become nurse generalists.

October 7, 2025College of Nursing

USF Health welcomes newest physician assistant students at White Coat Ceremony

Students, staff, faculty and friends filled the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ School of Music auditorium to welcome 49 new physician assistant students during the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program Class of 2027 Commitment to the Profession Ceremony, Oct. 3.

October 6, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, PA Program

More than a gut feeling: USF Health researcher shows how microbiome affects brain health

USF Health researcher Hariom Yadav, PhD, is exploring the surprising ways in which gut health affects overall health -- including in the brain.

October 1, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

From jigsaws to Alzheimer’s, USF Health researcher aims to solve puzzles

This USF Health researcher is studying how specialized cells in the brain might help unlock new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

September 30, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

From helpless to hopeful: Grandfather’s illness sparked USF Health scientist’s passion for research

A family tragedy influenced this researcher to pursue to his cutting-edge work studying the interplay between nutrition/metabolism and a wide range of neurobiological disorders, such as dementia, depression and more.

September 30, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

USF Health Awards & Accolades - Summer 2025

USF Health faculty, staff and students earned prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions to research, education, patient care and community service.

September 28, 2025Honors & Awards

USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranks No. 1 in the nation in new medical excellence index

A new ranking of U.S. medical schools gives the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine a perfect score.

September 25, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine