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Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at ɫɫÑо¿Ëù

The GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.

March 11, 2026Health, Research

USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing

Research funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.

March 10, 2026Research

USF Future of Food Think Tank: One Year In—Growing a Movement and Converting Projects into Impact

The think tank marked its first anniversary during the Community Resiliency Hub Stakeholder Forum on January 30.

March 10, 2026Research

Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatment

Infectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.

March 6, 2026Research

Florida Semiconductor Institute recognizes USF engineering program and professor

Ashok Kumar awarded for sustained leadership in advancing semiconductor research, education, and workforce development across the state.

March 4, 2026Honors and Awards

National Academy of Inventors names six USF faculty to its 2026 class of senior members

NAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.

February 26, 2026Honors and Awards

USF Health Morsani College of Medicine claims two national Top 10 rankings in NIH funding

Two USF Health Morsani College of Medicine departments now rank among the Top 10 nationally for NIH funding, with nine programs among the Top 50 in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings.

February 20, 2026Honors and Awards

USF expands its footprint in space research

USF is expanding its role in Florida’s growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the Florida University Space Research Consortium.

February 19, 2026Research

Tampa Bay Partnership, USF Muma College of Business researchers unveil Tampa Bay region economic competitiveness data

State of the Region reports show continuing growth in education and innovation, detail the impacts of housing affordability issue.

February 17, 2026Research

From flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoningExternal Article Title

USF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate in ways that resemble human reasoning. They have developed a framework with the ability to hold a belief and then encounter opposing viewpoints, similar to situations people find themselves in.

February 13, 2026Research

Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USF

These federal dollars support seven different projects across all USF campuses and USF Health, including initiatives that will benefit student success, military veterans and critical research in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, brain health and environmental sciences.

February 12, 2026Research

USF Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and research

The USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.

February 6, 2026Health

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