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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ research highlights inconsistencies in state laws on adolescent consent after sexual assault

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Professor Katherine Drabiak’s new research explores how consent laws for adolescent sexual assault care vary across all 50 states.

June 24, 2026College of Public Health, Research

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ health expert training local providers on a simulation mannequin

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health expands emergency maternity care training in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s rural counties

Faculty and simulation experts with ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health are joining forces to bring high-fidelity obstetric emergency training to rural care teams in 16 counties across ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, thanks to a new grant from the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Department of Health.

June 9, 2026College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine

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What to know about hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak

Reports of a hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic have led to questions about travel safety. Public health experts say the risk of infection is low, but understanding the situation can help put the risk into perspective.

May 8, 2026College of Public Health

The H5N1 virus

Could a seasonal flu shot help protect against bird flu? International study points to a surprising possibility

An international systematic review of studies on avian influenza, or H5N1, shows that seasonal flu vaccine may offer some protection against H5N1. The study, published this month, included ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health researchers.

April 28, 2026College of Public Health, Research

Tier 1 two years in a row

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health posts broad gains in new U.S. News rankings, led by Tier 1 designation for medicine

In a sweep of strong results, every ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health graduate program either rose in the rankings or held its position, with eight ranked in the Top 50 nationally and five recognized as No. 1 in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬. The Morsani College of Medicine earned the highest possible Tier 1 rating for research for the second consecutive year.

April 7, 2026College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, Physical Therapy, Taneja College of Pharmacy

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At ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Research Day, ideas converge to shape the future of health

This year's event brought together a record-setting 524 presenters and more than 500 research projects, showcasing collaboration and collision of ideas across the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health colleges of medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health.

March 6, 2026College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, Research, Taneja College of Pharmacy

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ team promotes effective method for disinfecting emergency vehicles from airborne pathogens

Imagine you’re a paramedic assigned to an ambulance, working face-to-face with sick people, some carrying an infectious disease. Would you be worried about falling ill yourself? Just as important, how do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?

January 16, 2026College of Public Health

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University

Bridging borders and disciplines: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health hosts 2025 Interprofessional Education Day

More than 1,200 participants joined in person and online at the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12 for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health’s annual celebration of teamwork and collaboration, an event where disciplines collide and real-world health solutions take shape.

November 18, 2025College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, PA Program, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Taneja College of Pharmacy

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic

For the first time, researchers at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.

August 27, 2025College of Public Health, Research

President Law, Representative Anderson, and Dr. Lockwood holding a signed copy of the Sunshine Genetics Act.

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ joins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicine

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health is leveraging its position as ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™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, 2025College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care, Research

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulation

The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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, 2025College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health and GVN scientists presented research at the GVN regional meeting.

Tracking dengue’s rise in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ discussed at Global Virus Network event

Dengue and other infectious disease challenges were among the issues discussed at the Global Virus Network Regional Meeting for the Caribbean and Latin America.Ìý

June 10, 2025College of Public Health, Research

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health News highlights the great work of the faculty, staff and students across the four health colleges – Morsani College of Medicine, College of Public Health, College of Nursing and Taneja College of Pharmacy – and the multispecialty physicians group. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health, an integral part of the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, integrates research, education and health care to reach our shared value - making life better.

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