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USF researchers shed new light on recurring birth defects in families
If you have a child born with a birth defect, what are the chances it will happen again with your next baby?
May 5, 2026Community Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Research and Innovation
USF presents 2026 Global Excellence Awards honoring international impact
The COPH's Dr. Gillian Stresman is advancing the fight against malaria through innovative research that helps countries measure and achieve elimination. Her work is shaping international health policy and earning her recognition as a 2026 Global Excellence Award recipient.
May 5, 2026Awards and Honors, Epidemiology
Dr. Judith Rijnhart has been honored with the 2026 Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Valerie D. Riddle, MD Award in Health. With an interdisciplinary background spanning nursing, prevention and public health, and epidemiology, her research focuses on the mechanisms contributing to dementia and late-life cognitive decline.
April 27, 2026Awards and Honors, Epidemiology
USF student advocates for tuberculosis funding at national level
Spuritha Bhandaru never imagined she would appear before members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to talk about her passion for health care. So, when the invitation arrived, she embraced a rare chance to make a difference.
March 19, 2026Awards and Honors, Epidemiology
USF researcher strives to de-bug parasitic problem in Florida
Most of us have a healthy fear of bugs, at least those for whom a nasty toxin, sting or bite can mean a trip to the hospital.
March 5, 2026Epidemiology, Research and Innovation
Turning an internship into a career
For Danielle DeNofrio, public health became a calling while discovering how health extends far beyond the walls of a clinic, which was a realization that ultimately led her to USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH), and her first professional job in public health at the Global Virus Network (GVN), with international headquarters at USF.
January 27, 2026Alumni and Development, Epidemiology
USF scientist publishes report on how to take the bite out of malaria
Infectious diseases don鈥檛 recognize borders and despite international health care efforts, the mosquito-borne parasite Plasmodium falciparum remains a lethal scourge as it spreads malaria across the globe.
December 11, 2025Epidemiology, Research and Innovation
USF team equates a well-trained workforce with a healthier public
The COPH's Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy (DISTA) addresses workforce development challenges while equipping people with the skills that ultimately can save lives.
November 6, 2025Alumni and Development, Epidemiology, Research and Innovation
Dr. Judith Rijnhart recognized with Early Career Award from the American College of Epidemiology
Dr. Judith Rijnhart has been honored with the 2025 Early Career Epidemiologist Award from the American College of Epidemiology (ACE).
October 24, 2025Awards and Honors, Epidemiology
USF epidemiologist Dr. Jason Salemi honored for excellence in mentorship
Dr. Jason Salemi has been recognized with the Outstanding Mentorship Award from the American College of Epidemiology. The national award honors epidemiologists who demonstrate exceptional commitment to guiding and supporting the next generation of professionals in the field.
October 10, 2025Awards and Honors, Epidemiology
Side effects may include: a career in public health
Heather McDonald鈥檚 path to USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) began in semi-rural Odessa, Fla.
July 24, 2025Epidemiology, Student Life
Dr. Chighaf Bakour co-authored a study of 1,500 Florida middle schoolers, revealing that how kids use their phones may matter more than whether schools ban them.
July 11, 2025Epidemiology, In the Media, Research and Innovation