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USF researcher knew cancer ran in her family. Genetic testing told her why.
Marleah Dean Kruzel was just a child when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She’s since discovered that she carries an inherited BRCA2 mutation and is using her personal experience to help others understand hereditary cancer risk.
October 7, 2026Features
A new hope for dogs with dementia: USF Health researchers explore gene therapy
Aging dogs can experience a form of dementia that leaves them confused, disoriented and lost – with few treatment options available. USF Health researchers are exploring a gene therapy that could slow the progression of canine cognitive decline while potentially offering new insights into Alzheimer’s disease in humans.
October 7, 2026Research and Innovation
USF researchers develop living heart valves that could reduce repeated surgeries for children
At just 4 years old, Meadow Boes has already undergone three major heart surgeries. Now, inspired by children like Meadow, USF researchers are developing living heart valves designed to integrate with the body and adapt as patients grow – potentially reducing the need for repeated surgeries.
October 7, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health
New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak season
From dashcams that identify road damage to tools that prioritize traffic signal repairs, USF researchers are developing technology to help transportation agencies respond more efficiently after hurricanes.
August 11, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnership
Thousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.
March 30, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF powering Florida research on air taxis
Once imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with USF researchers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.
March 30, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Robotic microsurgery offers new hope for lymphedema patients at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital
After decades of managing a life-altering condition, a Tampa Bay veteran found unexpected relief through a rare robotic procedure available to only a handful of surgeons worldwide. Learn what her transformation could mean for millions of patients.
March 30, 2026USF Health
3D printing transforms how USF Health surgeons prepare for complex procedures
Surgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital are rehearsing high-risk procedures on 3D-printed replicas of their patients’ own organs. Take a look inside their cutting-edge lab where scans become lifesaving tools.
January 29, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health
How cell phone research at USF sparked a new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease
What began as a surprising experiment with cell phone-like signals has led to a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. Follow the decades-long research journey behind a head cap technology that helped one patient regain her memory – and could transform brain health for millions.
January 29, 2026Research and Innovation
USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tide
What if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? USF researchers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material that slows harmful algae growth – offering a promising, environmentally safe approach to protecting coastal waters, public health and marine life.
January 29, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Success
From laboratory innovation to cancer care, USF-born technology offering pet owners hope
Decades of federally funded research at USF have led to a breakthrough device that uses gentle heat and electrical pulses to deliver cancer treatment directly to tumors. Now in veterinary trials, the technology promises safer, more precise treatments – and could soon transform human cancer care.
November 10, 2025Research and Innovation
USF professor and son team up to integrate artificial intelligence into cancer research
Distinguished University Professor Dmitry Goldgof and his son, Dr. Gregory Goldgof, are combining AI and medicine – automating bone marrow analysis to improve the speed and accuracy of blood cancer diagnoses.
November 10, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation