/health/news/Recent posts from Health Newsen-usWed, 12 Nov 2025 05:49:13 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/health/news/2025/veterans-powering-landmark-hyperbaric-oxygen-research.aspxVeterans are leading the charge in a $28 million USF Health clinical trial exploring whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy can effectively treat traumatic brain injury and PTSD. Meet three of the veterans driving the project forward.Cody R. Hawley, PhDMon, 10 Nov 2025 07:52:59 Veteran-led mission: Meet the service members powering USF’s landmark hyperbaric oxygen therapy researchVeterans are leading the charge in a $28 million USF Health clinical trial exploring whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy can effectively treat traumatic brain injury and PTSD. Meet three of the veterans driving the project forward.Veterans Erik Velasquez, Kayla Steen and Michael Andrews in their uniforms/health/news/2025/veterans-powering-landmark-hyperbaric-oxygen-research.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/erc-yongxu.aspxUSF Health researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD, and two United Kingdom colleagues have won an international research grant worth more than $11 million.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:27:15 USF Health researcher and international team win multi-million research grantUSF Health researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD, and two United Kingdom colleagues have won an international research grant worth more than $11 million.USF Health researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD /health/news/2025/erc-yongxu.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/mohapatra-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxDr. 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.Ryan RossyFri, 31 Oct 2025 19:30:00 USF Health’s Dr. Subhra Mohapatra has been inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameDr. 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.»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/mohapatra-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/michael-francis-fihf.aspxWhen 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.Allison LongFri, 31 Oct 2025 13:05:41 USF Health’s Dr. Michael Francis inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame for pioneering advances in regenerative medicineWhen 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.A man in a white shirt and blue coat smiles at the camera in a laboratory./health/news/2025/michael-francis-fihf.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/usf-helps-lead-a-new-nih-funded-diabetes-collaborative.aspxTo 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.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:11:19 USF Health helps lead a new collaborative to better predict, prevent and treat Type 1 DiabetesTo 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.Diabetes blood test/health/news/2025/usf-helps-lead-a-new-nih-funded-diabetes-collaborative.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/pa-program-commitment-to-the-profession-ceremony.aspxStudents, staff, faculty and friends filled the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanMon, 06 Oct 2025 13:58:06 USF Health welcomes newest physician assistant students at White Coat CeremonyStudents, staff, faculty and friends filled the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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.»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/pa-program-commitment-to-the-profession-ceremony.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,PA Program/health/news/2025/yadav-microbiome.aspxUSF Health researcher Hariom Yadav, PhD, is exploring the surprising ways in which gut health affects overall health -- including in the brain.Kurt LoftWed, 01 Oct 2025 07:03:32 More than a gut feeling: USF Health researcher shows how microbiome affects brain healthUSF Health researcher Hariom Yadav, PhD, is exploring the surprising ways in which gut health affects overall health -- including in the brain.USF Health researcher Hariom Yadav, PhD, in his lab /health/news/2025/yadav-microbiome.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/alzheimers-puzzle.aspxThis USF Health researcher is studying how specialized cells in the brain might help unlock new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.Eric ButtermanTue, 30 Sep 2025 17:50:00 From jigsaws to Alzheimer’s, USF Health researcher aims to solve puzzlesThis USF Health researcher is studying how specialized cells in the brain might help unlock new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.USF Health researcher Casey Cook, PhD, working in her lab./health/news/2025/alzheimers-puzzle.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2025/yongxu-feature.aspxA 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.Dave ScheiberTue, 30 Sep 2025 14:11:21 From helpless to hopeful: Grandfather’s illness sparked USF Health scientist’s passion for researchA 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.USF Health researcher Yong Xu, MD, PhD /health/news/2025/yongxu-feature.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/excellence-index.aspxA new ranking of U.S. medical schools gives the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine a perfect score.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:25:04 USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranks No. 1 in the nation in new medical excellence indexA new ranking of U.S. medical schools gives the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine a perfect score.»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/excellence-index.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/sptrs-move.aspxAfter years of growth and rising demand, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS) is entering a new chapter, moving into a newly renovated facility on the USF campus that will double its space and strengthen its standing among the nation’s top programs.Allison LongWed, 24 Sep 2025 14:43:30 USF Health Physical Therapy Program moves into a new home, marking its next chapterAfter years of growth and rising demand, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS) is entering a new chapter, moving into a newly renovated facility on the USF campus that will double its space and strengthen its standing among the nation’s top programs.»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/sptrs-move.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Physical Therapy/health/news/2025/haley-calloway-clinical-audiologist.aspxDr. Haley Calloway's personal and professional efforts are a continuation of the lessons she learned from her sister, and she hopes that every patient encounter will be a tribute to her memory.Story, photos and video by Freddie ColemanMon, 22 Sep 2025 00:15:38 USF Health audiologist honors sister’s legacy through a life of serviceDr. Haley Calloway's personal and professional efforts are a continuation of the lessons she learned from her sister, and she hopes that every patient encounter will be a tribute to her memory.»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/haley-calloway-clinical-audiologist.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care