Driving Bold Ideas
Unlocking Scientific Discoveries
At the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, our faculty members are pushing bold ideas forward to unlock new scientific discoveries, helping us triple our research funding over the past decade. Their visionary minds have helped us achieve record new awards this year, as the Morsani College of Medicine was ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the 16 schools in Tier 1 for research — the only Florida medical school to attain this status.
Research
Top Tier Discovery:
Bold Ideas. Visionary Minds.
The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine stands at the forefront of academic medicine, where visionary minds are advancing bold research that is transforming the future of care. Supported by robust NIH funding and cross-disciplinary collaboration, our renowned researchers are pioneering discoveries that position USF as Florida’s premier research medical school. These breakthroughs highlight USF Health’s unwavering commitment to top-tier discovery and research that makes a lasting impact.
Morsani College of Medicine Ranked No. 1 in the State, Among Nation’s Top tier by U.S. News & World Report
The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida is the top-ranked medical school in Florida and has been named to the highest tier of medical schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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From Helpless to Hopeful
Grandfather’s illness sparked USF Health scientist’s cutting-edge research studying the interplay between nutrition/metabolism and a wide range of neurobiological disorders, such as dementia, depression and more.
Fighting Memory Loss
From jigsaws to Alzheimer’s disease, this researcher aims to solve puzzles, including how specialized cells in the brain might unlock new treatments.
More Than a Gut Feeling
A USF Health researcher is exploring the surprising ways in which gut health affects overall health — including in the brain.
Advancing Alzheimer’s Research
A gene variant in the brain can make it more difficult for vital brain cells to remove harmful debris, USF Health researchers have found. Their findings have been published in Nature.
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USF Health & TGH Collaborate on More Efficient Treatment of Deadly Infections
A team of USF researchers hopes to treat severe staph infections in the hospital and home by using a simpler and more efficient technique with far less stress to patients than traditional treatment.
For This Vascular Neurologist, Stroke Is an Art Form
USF Health researchers are helping transform the landscape of stroke care through innovative clinical trials and advanced neuro-interventional approaches. USF Health and TGH are among the nation’s busiest clinical research trial sites for acute stroke management and treatment.
Menopause Can Disrupt Women’s Vocal Tone and Quality, Says USF Health Vocal Researcher
A new study provides a comprehensive and innovative examination of how falling hormone levels during menopause may affect women's vocal tone and quality.
Education
MD/PhD Program Recruits the Toughest Students — and USF Health Wants More
The Morsani College of Medicine is expanding its MD/PhD program, training the next generation of physician scientists — physicians who think like researchers and researchers who embed clinical relevance in their research.
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USF Launches Groundbreaking Undergraduate Concentration in Health Care Simulation
USF Health introduces the world's first undergraduate concentration in health care simulation operations, focusing on patient safety and care quality through advanced simulation technologies.
Class of 2025 Medical Students Celebrate ‘Magical’ Match Day
Success at Match Day! USF Health's MD Class of 2025 matched at the nation’s top programs, with 35% entering primary care residencies and 27% training throughout Florida.
Morsani College of Medicine Welcomes Class of 2029
We proudly welcomed the brightest minds and strongest group of incoming first-year medical students, the Class of 2029. This academically competitive class boasts a record median MCAT score of 520, placing them in the 97% nationally.
Clinical Care
Crying Isn’t the Only Clue: USF Researchers Using AI to Detect Silent Pain in Newborns
Newborns in the NICU can’t tell us when they’re in pain, so a team of USF researchers is developing AI technology that can find out. The collaboration between medicine and engineering could change the future of neonatal care.
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USF Health, TGH Successfully Perform World’s First Recorded Bloodless Heart-Liver Transplant Surgery
Transplant surgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital successfully performed the world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant. The patient, who was diagnosed with both coronary artery disease and fatty liver disease, conditions associated with metabolic syndrome, waited more than 18 months for a transplant procedure that needed to be performed without the use of blood products.
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TGH Again Named the Top Hospital in Tampa Bay, with Six Specialties Led or Co-Led by USF Health Faculty Ranking in Nation’s Top 50; OB-GYN Rises to No. 5 in the U.S.
Tampa General Hospital, our primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, earned national recognition in 11 specialties, with six ranking the Top 50 and 5 placing in the top 10%. Many of these specialties are led or co-led by USF Health faculty physicians, demonstrating a strong partnership in delivering top-quality care.
USF Joins Statewide Effort to Expand Newborn Genetic Screening and Genomic Medicine
USF 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.
USF Health Clinical Trial Reveals How Hearing Aids Improve Brain Health and Quality of Life
Audiology researchers at USF Health are studying how hearing aids can improve brain health and quality of life, including by lowering the risk of dementia.
After 30 Years of Misdiagnosis, USF Health Helps Patient Breathe Again
Suffering for more than three decades without answers, Cookie finally discovered why she couldn't breathe properly. USF Health Voice Center laryngologist Dr. Abdel-Aty provided the “life-changing” answer other doctors missed.
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