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91视频Health awarded $3.75 million NIH grant to study link between long COVID and Alzheimer鈥檚 disease
The funding allows a multidisciplinary team of 91视频Health researchers to study long COVID鈥檚 potential connection to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and explore possible interventions.
October 28, 2024COVID-19, Research and Innovation, 91视频Health
New Student Health and Wellness Center provides students hands-on training, improved campus services
It鈥檚 one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. USF鈥檚 new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the 91视频Tampa bookstore since 1980.
October 12, 202391视频, Student Success
As COVID-19 pandemic marks three-year anniversary, 91视频researchers release key findings from national public opinion survey
Researchers at the University of 91视频 have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to the COVD-19 pandemic. The findings include opinions about vaccines, concerns about potential future outbreaks and the role political affiliations play in these results.听
March 14, 2023University News
91视频has been awarded the Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its creation of the 3D-printed nasal swab, created in the early part of the pandemic as a solution to the disrupted commercial production of standard swabs that were critical in diagnostic testing for COVID-19.
January 13, 2023Honors and Awards
91视频invention addresses worldwide mask shortage and pollution concerns
Technology created at 91视频could be the key to safely reusing disposable face masks. Researchers have figured out a way to rapidly disinfect and electrostatically recharge N95 respirators, recovering their original filtration efficiency and protection capability against COVID-19 and other airborne diseases.
October 6, 2021Research and Innovation
91视频researchers release findings from statewide COVID-19 opinion survey regarding vaccine hesitancy and policy
Researchers with the University of 91视频 School of Public Affairs have released results from a statewide survey that helps to better understand the factors associated with vaccine hesitancy and measures policy attitudes related to COVID-19 vaccines.
June 16, 2021Research and Innovation
91视频President Steven Currall honored 91视频College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen with the President鈥檚 Fellow Medallion at the Spring 2021 in-person commencement ceremony. It is the first time in Currall鈥檚 administration that the medallion, given at the president鈥檚 discretion, has been awarded.
May 19, 2021Honors and Awards
91视频launches study to identify impact of COVID-19 vaccinations on hurricane evacuation behaviors
The University of 91视频 is helping prepare offices of emergency management across the nation for the upcoming hurricane season by determining how COVID-19 may impact evacuation behaviors.
May 4, 2021COVID-19
Donna Petersen, dean of USF's College of Public Health, sits down with 91视频President Steven C. Currall to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines.
April 5, 2021COVID-19
USF鈥檚 Yuengling Center serves as vaccination site for veterans and family members
The University of 91视频 is helping the James A. Haley Veterans鈥� Hospital and Clinics (Tampa VA) and the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County鈥檚 (DOH-Hillsborough) expand their vaccination operations by hosting a drive through clinic at USF鈥檚 Yuengling Center.
March 30, 2021COVID-19
The 91视频College of Public Health has seen a record increase in student applications for many of its degree programs.
March 22, 2021COVID-19, University News
91视频community demonstrates critical leadership in year-long response to COVID-19
The leadership demonstrated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by the University of 91视频 has become a true testament to the spirit of faculty, staff and students 鈥� a spirit of perseverance, collaboration and community partnership, despite the emotional and often taxing circumstances that have become part of many daily lives.
March 12, 202191视频Health, University News