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How gift giving boosts your health and well-being

A »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health expert explains how the simple act of giving can do more than spread holiday cheer and why it is the best gift you can give yourself this season.

December 19, 2024Research and Innovation

Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË sets new record with $738 million in research funding

The milestone comes during »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.

December 10, 2024Research and Innovation

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË President Rhea Law, TGH Cancer Institute Executive Director Dr. Eduardo Sotomayor and MMI President and CEO Mark Toland pose with »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Governor Ron DeSantis

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË and TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa Bay

The agreement with Medical Microinstruments will help elevate the standard in reconstructive oncology and the care of cancer patients in »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Governor Ron DeSantis.

November 15, 2024»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health, University News

Zayn Mohamed looking at a screen showing an MRI scan. Text says, Boundless Bulls.

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË student intersects medicine and law

Ahmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.

November 13, 2024Student Success, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health

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Hippocratic tree and commemorative bust donated to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health Morsani College of Medicine

The »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health Morsani College of Medicine joins a prestigious group of medical schools to house a direct descendent of the Hippocratic tree where the ancient Greek physician was believed to have taught his medical students.

November 5, 2024»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health

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»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health awarded $10 million to establish the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Center for Emergency Medical Services

Based at the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa, the state-funded center helps strengthen »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s presence in the growing Tampa Medical and Research District.

October 29, 2024Community Partnerships, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health

The estate gift from alum Valerie Riddle and her husband, David Reader, willÌýsupport the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health Morsani College of Medicine, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Women in Leadership & Philanthropy and »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Athletics’ Stampede for Women.

October 28, 2024»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Foundation

Tampa General Hospital at night

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health and Tampa General Hospital enhance academic medicine with increased investment, greater integration

Tampa General will direct more than $162 million to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health – an extraordinary investment to support a shared vision between the two affiliated organizations to increase integration, recruit best-in-class providers and advance research initiatives while continuing to grow the region’s economy and create jobs.

August 28, 2024»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health

Tight shot of patient's hands next to doctor holding a clipboard

FDA approves new Parkinson’s treatment following clinical trial led by »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health researcher

The new medication lasts longer and requires fewer doses for treating Parkinson’s disease, potentially offering patients significant relief from the disease’s debilitating symptoms. The FDA’s approval is based in part on findings of a study led by Dr. Robert A. Hauser, professor in the Department of Neurology and director of theÌý»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders CenterÌýat the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health Morsani College of Medicine.

August 8, 2024»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health OB-GYN studying women’s health in space

As a member of NASA’s GeneLab group, Dr. Begum Mathyk is collaborating with a team of researchers in the field of space biology, publishing several studies as part of national portfolio on space research.

June 12, 2024Research and Innovation, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË chosen as Global Virus Network HQ; HIV co-discoverer Dr. Robert Gallo joins faculty

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË selected as the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network, co-discoverer of HIV joins faculty

The Global Virus Network is a distinguished organization comprised of virologists from more than 40 countries. Co-founder and world-renowned scientist Dr. Robert Gallo will join »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, enhancing the university’s impact as a new member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, grow its research enterprise and further build its reputation across the world.

June 5, 2024Research and Innovation, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health, University News

Group stands near beam of new hospital

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health and Tampa General Hospital partner to launch one of »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s first behavioral health teaching hospitals

The new TGH Behavioral Health Hospital and the recent announcement that »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË will create the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Center for Behavioral Health Workforce – funded by a new state law – demonstrate the university’s leadership in addressing the critical need for mental health services.

May 13, 2024»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health

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