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Physician assistant students, Taylor Clayton (left) and Julia Riordan photographed during their white coat ceremony

“We’re just students, but we’ll try our best”: ԹϱPA students turn study break into life-saving moment

Two first-year PA students saved a man's life when they performed CPR on a pulseless veteran outside the Tampa Convention Center. Taylor Clayton and Julia Riordan, just three months into their program, took turns doing chest compressions until his pulse returned. Their heroic actions earned them ԹϱHealth Culture Coins at their white coat ceremony.

November 21, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine, PA Program

ԹϱHealth researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD, in his lab

What’s that smell? ԹϱHealth researchers say strong food aromas may curb appetite

In a new study, ԹϱHealth researchers say that strong food aromas may actually suppress appetite.

November 19, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Թϱ: A Preeminent Research University

Smoking cannabis in combination with eating highly processed foods raises cardiac health risks, ԹϱHealth study finds

Consuming a diet heavy in processed foods, especially those laden with seed oils, and smoking cannabis may compromise the immune system, according to the paper published recently in the journal Life Sciences.

November 18, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Թϱ: A Preeminent Research University

Bridging borders and disciplines: ԹϱHealth hosts 2025 Interprofessional Education Day

More than 1,200 participants joined in person and online at the Թϱ Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12 for ԹϱHealth’s annual celebration of teamwork and collaboration, an event where disciplines collide and real-world health solutions take shape.

November 18, 2025College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, PA Program, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Taneja College of Pharmacy

ԹϱHealth researchers in the laboratory.

ԹϱHealth researcher unlocking how key molecule boosts benefits of exercise

A team of ԹϱHealth researchers is gaining new insights into a specific molecule and how it produces the physiological benefits from exercise.

November 17, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Թϱ: A Preeminent Research University

ԹϱHealth Celebrates World Diabetes Day

Those living with diabetes or have family and friends living with diabetes know how it can impact day-to-day life. Our center is focused on providing the tools: treatment, education, support and encouragement to help you live your best life.

November 13, 2025Patient Care

Veterans Erik Velasquez, Kayla Steen and Michael Andrews in their uniforms

Veteran-led mission: Meet the service members powering USF’s landmark hyperbaric oxygen therapy research

Veterans are leading the charge in a $28 million ԹϱHealth clinical trial exploring whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy can effectively treat traumatic brain injury and PTSD. Meet three of the veterans driving the project forward.

November 10, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

ԹϱHealth researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD

ԹϱHealth researcher and international team win multi-million research grant

ԹϱHealth researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD, and two United Kingdom colleagues have won an international research grant worth more than $11 million.

November 5, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Թϱ: A Preeminent Research University

ASEM-FL recognizes Թϱpresident emeritus, deans and faculty for professional accomplishments

A president emeritus, two deans and 12 professors from Թϱ will be recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, Nov. 7.

November 5, 2025Honors & Awards

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

The Թϱ 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

Թϱ: A Preeminent Research University

ԹϱHealth’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 ԹϱHealth 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

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ԹϱHealth’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

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