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Buildings in Jerash, Jordan

USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic

For the first time, researchers at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏhave uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan. The discovery underscores plague’s ongoing relevance as a resident of northern Arizona recently died from pneumonic plague and anotherÌýindividual in California tested positiveÌýfor the disease.Ìý

August 28, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

President Rhea Law, Rep. Adam Anderson, Dr. Charles Lockwood and representative from Tampa General Hospital

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏjoins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicine

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth is leveraging its position as Florida’s leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn’s entire genetic code sequenced at birth.

August 15, 2025ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Dr. Kami Kim

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections

The treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand nameÌýDalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.

August 14, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulation

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.

August 6, 2025Student Success, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth specialties shine in new rankings, Tampa General named top hospital in Tampa Bay

Tampa General Hospital has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in Tampa Bay for the 10th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings. TGH also earned national Top 50 recognition in six specialties – all led or co-led by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth faculty – including OB-GYN, which rose to No. 5 in the nation and remains Florida’s top-ranked program.

July 29, 2025ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Patient gets her hearing examined by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth audiologist

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth clinical trial reveals how hearing aids improve brain health and quality of life

The clinical trial shows that even mild hearing loss, when treated with hearing aids and expert support, can boost mood, increase activity and reduce the risk of falling. The findings support growing evidence that better hearing promotes healthier aging.

July 15, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth brings critical emergency medicine training to rural communities

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth faculty and simulation experts brought immersive simulation training directly to health providers in rural areas in Florida and Georgia as part of the CAMLS Without Walls initiative, addressing barriers to continuing medical education.

June 17, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Screen that shows different reminders on when to take medicine

New funding from Florida Department of Health fuels transformative research for anti-cancer telemedicine program

The multidisciplinary team from ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏdeveloped a platform that addresses critical gaps in cancer care – improving medication adherence, enhancing patient education and supporting symptom management.

May 21, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth researcher Hariom Yadav

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth researchers developing probiotic cocktail that may help ward off dementia

If unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearcher Hariom Yadav has developed a promising cocktail.

May 6, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

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The gut-brain connection: Harmful viruses in the gut may contribute to dementia

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers have discovered harmful viruses in the gut change as people age, attacking other microorganisms in the gut in a pattern linked to increased risk of dementia.

April 29, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Dr. Charles J. Lockwood, executive vice president of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth and dean of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Morsani College of Medicine, Wendi Goodson-Celerin, executive vice president and chief nursing executive at Tampa General Hospital, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏPresident Rhea Law, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, College of Nursing Dean Usha Menon and ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏnursing student Sydney Bauer

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcelebrates construction milestone for new facility aimed at addressing Florida’s nursing shortage

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth College of Nursing’s new 34,000-square-foot facility is set to transform nursing education, reinforcing the university’s leadership in meeting the state of Florida’s growing demand for qualified nurses.

April 17, 2025ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth, University News

Graphic that says ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMorsani College of Medicine No. 1 medical school in Florida

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Morsani College of Medicine named top medical school in Florida and among nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Morsani College of Medicine has been ranked the No. 1 medical school in Florida and among just 16 in the U.S. to earn a prestigious Tier 1 designation by U.S. News & World Report. With record-breaking research funding and elite student achievement, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth continues to drive innovation in medical education, research and patient care.

April 8, 2025ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth, University News

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