Welcome to the Department of Radiation Oncology at USF Health
We are delighted to welcome you to the Department of Radiation Oncology at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and the Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute. Our mission is clear: to improve the lives of patients in our community diagnosed with cancer by providing cutting edge, personalized and compassionate cancer care.
Our team of nationally recognized expert physicians and researchers are the heart and soul of our department. Our faculty are committed to advancing cancer care and treatment utilizing contemporary evidence-based practices along with access to the latest clinical trial treatment options to ensure the best possible outcomes.
USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative
A USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs. Currently in the research stage, Ayyala’s goal is to replicate the gold-standard Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer found in clinics. Ayyala hopes the technology could transform the test that typically costs $30,000 in equipment into an at-home experience for about $42. After the patient performs the five-minute test per eye, results are securel
USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative
FORGE Coalition launches to position Tampa Bay as Southeast hub for radiopharmaceutical innovation, training and production
A new regional coalition, the Florida Oncology and Radiopharmaceutical Growth Engine, positions Tampa Bay as one of the U.S.’s leading centers for radiopharmaceutical development, manufacturing and precision oncology. The coalition projects that over the next 10 years, an estimated 4,000 high-wage jobs can be created, generating $2.6 billion in economic impact for Florida, with potential new nuclear pharmacy training opportunities at USF Health.
FORGE Coalition launches to position Tampa Bay as Southeast hub for radiopharmaceutical innovation, training and production
USF invests $1.7 million in 60 faculty across 12 colleges to foster research innovation, collaboration and impact
The University of South Florida is proud to announce the recipients of its Spring 2026 internal grant awards, reflecting a continued commitment to advancing research, scholarship and creative activity across the university. Collectively, these programs represent a $1.7 million investment supporting 60 principal investigators across 12 colleges, strengthening USF’s research enterprise at every stage from early-career investigators to internationally recognized scholars.