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International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation

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

National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense

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

Community Resiliency Hub Stakeholder Forum

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

Toxoplasma gondii

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

Engineering faculty

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

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

AI Computing

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

Congress

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

woman wearing TEMT-RF head cap

How cell phone research at USF sparked a new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease

What began as a surprising experiment with cell phone-like signals has led to a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. Follow the decades-long research journey behind a head cap technology that helped one patient regain her memory – and could transform brain health for millions.

January 29, 2026Health, Innovation, Research

ɫɫÑо¿Ëù: A Preeminent Research University

USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tide

What if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? USF researchers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material that slows harmful algae growth – offering a promising, environmentally safe approach to protecting coastal waters, public health and marine life.

January 29, 2026Innovation, Research

USF Economic Impact report

New report finds USF’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa Bay

Based on fiscal year 2023-24 data, the report shows that USF delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.

January 27, 2026Innovation, Research

AI listing

Laws must keep up with fast-moving AI: A conversation with USF researcher Karni Chagal-Feferkorn

Chagal-Feferkorn’s work examines the gray areas of liability when autonomous systems are involved in causing damage, the dangers AI poses to children and a growing need for tech creators and policymakers to collaborate before systems are deployed.

January 15, 2026Research

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