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С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic

For the first time, researchers at С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ 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

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ, 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 С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ 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

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

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ joins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicine

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ 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

Dr. Kami Kim, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Health infectious disease professor

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Health and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ 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

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

New С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Health study recognizes the burden of tremor for Parkinson’s disease patients

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ 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

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Research & Innovation Facility

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

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Health and GVN scientists presented research at the GVN regional meeting.

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

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С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Health and Tampa General Hospital Complete First TricValve® Procedure in Florida in FDA Early Feasibility Study

Interventional structural cardiologists at С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Health and TGH have completed the first procedure in Florida under the FDA Early Feasibility Study pathway for the TricValve® System.

May 9, 2025Research

A magnified image of healthy bacteria

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ 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? С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ's Hariom Yadav, PhD, has developed a promising cocktail.

April 29, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Person in PPE with two chickens

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird flu

The Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.

April 28, 2025College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Dr. Hariom Yadav researches how the gut microbiome is linked to the brain.

The gut-brain connection: Harmful viruses in the gut may contribute to dementia

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 28, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Eleven С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awards

Their contributions span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.

April 15, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine, Research

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С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ 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. С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Health, an integral part of the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ, integrates research, education and health care to reach our shared value - making life better.

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