Welcome to the Department of Radiation Oncology at USF Health
We are delighted to welcome you to the Department of Radiation Oncology at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and the Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute. Our mission is clear: to improve the lives of patients in our community diagnosed with cancer by providing cutting edge, personalized and compassionate cancer care.
Our team of nationally recognized expert physicians and researchers are the heart and soul of our department. Our faculty are committed to advancing cancer care and treatment utilizing contemporary evidence-based practices along with access to the latest clinical trial treatment options to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Research team uses new tool to define and predict harmful algal blooms
A new study by researchers at the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic University has demonstrated that a promising DNA sequencing tool can rapidly identify harmful algae in coastal waters, offering a new approach for monitoring species that could lead to improved methods for detecting potentially dangerous species before blooms become widespread.
Research team uses new tool to define and predict harmful algal blooms
Seeing what others can’t: Dr. Pedram Hamrah’s quest to transform chronic eye pain treatment
Through groundbreaking discoveries in corneal nerve and immune function, Dr. Pedram Hamrah is transforming the future of chronic eye pain diagnosis and treatment.
Seeing what others can’t: Dr. Pedram Hamrah’s quest to transform chronic eye pain treatment
USF researchers develop living heart valves that could reduce repeated surgeries for children
At just 4 years old, Meadow Boes has already undergone three major heart surgeries. Now, inspired by children like Meadow, USF researchers are developing living heart valves designed to integrate with the body and adapt as patients grow – potentially reducing the need for repeated surgeries.