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USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Research video

Shaping the future of health

Laura Bohn smiling wearing a USF Health branded medical white coat with a green blouse

The Morsani College of Medicine has active research programs in basic, translational, and clinical sciences. Research is carried out in Departments, Institutes, Centers and at our Veterans Hospitals and our primary teaching facility, Tampa General Hospital. In addition, there are rich collaborations with the Colleges of Public Health, Nursing and Pharmacy as well as the USF College of Arts and Sciences.

Our goal is to pursue new knowledge in the biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, and healthcare delivery, relevant to human health and disease. Please explore our research initiatives using the tabs above. The resources tab provides information for current faculty to facilitate research efforts.

Laura M. Bohn, PhD 
Senior Associate Vice President of Research, USF Health
Vice Dean for Research, Morsani College of Medicine
Professor, Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology
Email: lbohn@usf.edu

Research Day

USF Health Morsani College of Medicine logo; USF Health Research Day 2027 March 5

Celebrating health science research on March 5, 2027

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October 28, 2026 - January 8, 2027, 11:55pm.

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Health Science Innovation

Impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on survival after chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy in large B-cell lymphoma

Impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on survival after chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy in large B-cell lymphoma

CONCLUSIONS: COPD is associated with inferior OS following CAR T-cell therapy in R/R LBCL. These results advocate for the integration of COPD status into pre-CAR T-cell risk stratification protocols and for proactive pulmonary optimization, multidisciplinary evaluation, and heightened vigilance in this cohort. Patients with R/R LBCL and concurrent COPD should not be categorically excluded from CAR T-cell therapy.

Respectful Maternity Care: Exploring Gaps and Opportunities to Improve Birthing Experiences

Respectful Maternity Care: Exploring Gaps and Opportunities to Improve Birthing Experiences

CONCLUSION: This study identified discrepancies in respectful maternity care experiences among postpartum individuals, emphasizing the need to address these gaps. Findings support the development and implementation of quality improvement interventions targeted at improving respectful maternity care to ensure high-quality, patient-centered maternity care for all patients.

Valvular Heart Disease and the Importance of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

Valvular Heart Disease and the Importance of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

Valvular heart disease (VHD) is a major cause of global cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Treatment is either surgical or transcatheter, as there is currently no conservative pharmacological approach. Cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) is indicated before or after invasive medical interventions to facilitate the patient's functional recovery. While CR is common practice for many cardiovascular conditions, guidelines specifically addressing VHD are lacking. Another gap concerns the use of..