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ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ joins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicine
ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health is leveraging its position as Florida’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, 2025ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections
The treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand nameÌýDalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.
August 14, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulation
The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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, 2025Student Success, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health specialties shine in new rankings, Tampa General named top hospital in Tampa Bay
Tampa General Hospital has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in Tampa Bay for the 10th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings. TGH also earned national Top 50 recognition in six specialties – all led or co-led by ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health faculty – including OB-GYN, which rose to No. 5 in the nation and remains Florida’s top-ranked program.
July 29, 2025ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health clinical trial reveals how hearing aids improve brain health and quality of life
The clinical trial shows that even mild hearing loss, when treated with hearing aids and expert support, can boost mood, increase activity and reduce the risk of falling. The findings support growing evidence that better hearing promotes healthier aging.
July 15, 2025Research and Innovation, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health

Three distinguished ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ faculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
Their innovations have led to important advancements in health care, dental technology and cancer treatment.
May 19, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health researchers developing probiotic cocktail that may help ward off dementia
If unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ researcher Hariom Yadav has developed a promising cocktail.
May 6, 2025Research and Innovation, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health

The gut-brain connection: Harmful viruses in the gut may contribute to dementia
ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ researchers have discovered harmful viruses in the gut change as people age, attacking other microorganisms in the gut in a pattern linked to increased risk of dementia.
April 29, 2025Research and Innovation, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health Morsani College of Medicine named top medical school in Florida and among nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report
The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health Morsani College of Medicine has been ranked the No. 1 medical school in Florida and among just 16 in the U.S. to earn a prestigious Tier 1 designation by U.S. News & World Report. With record-breaking research funding and elite student achievement, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health continues to drive innovation in medical education, research and patient care.
April 8, 2025ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health, University News

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health Morsani College of Medicine students celebrate ‘magical’ Match Day
Nearly 200 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ students joined thousands of medical students across the country in simultaneously learning where they will spend the next chapter of their careers training in their chosen specialties. For these students, the moment marked the culmination of years of rigorous study, clinical training and a highly competitive application process.
March 24, 2025Student Success, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents
Based on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.
March 11, 2025Research and Innovation

How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ to detect disease
Dr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.
March 7, 2025Research and Innovation, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Health