Communications
Overview
The News & Communications team tells the story of USF Health, sharing stories of impact and highlighting advances across the academic health center’s core missions of education, research and patient care. Through multimedia, news and media relations, we help connect audiences with the people and discoveries shaping the future of health.
Research team uses new tool to define and predict harmful algal blooms
A new study by researchers at the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic University has demonstrated that a promising DNA sequencing tool can rapidly identify harmful algae in coastal waters, offering a new approach for monitoring species that could lead to improved methods for detecting potentially dangerous species before blooms become widespread.
Research team uses new tool to define and predict harmful algal blooms
Seeing what others can’t: Dr. Pedram Hamrah’s quest to transform chronic eye pain treatment
Through groundbreaking discoveries in corneal nerve and immune function, Dr. Pedram Hamrah is transforming the future of chronic eye pain diagnosis and treatment.
Seeing what others can’t: Dr. Pedram Hamrah’s quest to transform chronic eye pain treatment
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.