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Celebrating 20 years of ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health: 20 things to know
Twenty years ago, ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health was launched as a bold commitment to improving the full spectrum of health. Out of this vision, ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health was born.
September 5, 2025Patient Care, Research

Gene variant slows down removal of debris in the brain, increasing Alzheimer’s risk, say ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health researchers
A gene variant in the brain can make it more difficult for vital brain cells to remove harmful debris, ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health researchers have found.ÌýTheir findings have been published in Nature.
September 3, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

For this vascular neurologist, stroke research is an art form
ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health's Maxim Mokin, MD, PhD, is saving lives while researching new techniques for advanced stroke treatment.
September 2, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic
For the first time, researchers at ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ, Global Virus Network bring together top scientists and Tampa students for inaugural youth camp to inspire future virus hunters
The Global Virus Network, in partnership with ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Youth Experiences and Hillsborough County Public Schools STEM Department, hosted its first-ever summer camp designed to spark student interest in virology, outbreak response and public health careers.
August 25, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ joins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicine
ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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, 2025College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care, Research

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections
ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health and Tampa General Hospital are part of a research team studying an easier treatment for potentially deadly staph infections.
August 13, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

New ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health study recognizes the burden of tremor for Parkinson’s disease patients
ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health's Dr. Robert Hauser surveyed hundreds of patients with Parkinson's disease and found that tremors pose a greater burden on their quality of life than previously reported.
June 30, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance breakthrough technologies in healthcare, education and security
Reflecting the breadth of innovation emerging across the university, these projects address critical global challenges — from advancing healthcare training and personalized education to revolutionizing diagnostic technologies, wearable rehabilitation, environmental monitoring and next-generation security solutions.
June 20, 2025Research

Tracking dengue’s rise in Florida 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

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health and Tampa General Hospital Complete First TricValve® Procedure in Florida in FDA Early Feasibility Study
Interventional structural cardiologists at ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health and TGH have completed the first procedure in Florida under the FDA Early Feasibility Study pathway for the TricValve® System.
May 9, 2025Research

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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? ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ's Hariom Yadav, PhD, has developed a promising cocktail.
April 29, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research