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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and beyond
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health’s Dr. Subhra Mohapatra has been inducted into the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Inventors Hall of Fame
Dr. Subhra Mohapatra, professor and director of the Molecular Medicine PhD Program at the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine and a research career scientist at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, has been inducted into the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Inventors Hall of Fame for her pioneering work in nanotechnology and molecular medicine.
October 31, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health’s Dr. Michael Francis inducted into ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ launches cutting-edge virology institute led by world-renowned scientist, Dr. Robert C. Gallo
The groundbreaking ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation will advance cutting-edge research to combat viral and immune-related threats worldwide
October 30, 2025Research

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health helps lead a new collaborative to better predict, prevent and treat Type 1 Diabetes
To 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.
October 17, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Nursing will offer a four-year bachelor's degree program in the Fall of 2026 on the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ St. Petersburg campus for incoming freshman that prepares students to become nurse generalists.
October 7, 2025College of Nursing

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health welcomes newest physician assistant students at White Coat Ceremony
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, staff, faculty and friends filled the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ School of Music auditorium to welcome 49 new physician assistant students during the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program Class of 2027 Commitment to the Profession Ceremony, Oct. 3.
October 6, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, PA Program

More than a gut feeling: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health researcher shows how microbiome affects brain health
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health researcher Hariom Yadav, PhD, is exploring the surprising ways in which gut health affects overall health -- including in the brain.
October 1, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

From jigsaws to Alzheimer’s, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health researcher aims to solve puzzles
This ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health researcher is studying how specialized cells in the brain might help unlock new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
September 30, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

From helpless to hopeful: Grandfather’s illness sparked ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health scientist’s passion for research
A 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.
September 30, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Awards & Accolades - Summer 2025
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health faculty, staff and students earned prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions to research, education, patient care and community service.
September 28, 2025Honors & Awards

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine ranks No. 1 in the nation in new medical excellence index
A new ranking of U.S. medical schools gives the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine a perfect score.
September 25, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine