Shaping the future of health
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
Celebrating health science research on March 5, 2027
Call for Abstracts Submissions Now Open!
October 28, 2026 - January 8, 2027, 11:55pm.
Health Science Innovation
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
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 (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..
Optimizing both sides of the scalpel
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Understanding the hidden wounds of military service
USF Health's HBOT substudies take a closer look at how sleep, hearing and balance and the gut-brain connection may provide new insight to the path of recovery from the hidden wounds of military service.
Understanding the hidden wounds of military service
USF Health athletic training students and Tampa Fire Rescue team up for lifesaving heatstroke simulation
In Florida's intense heat and humidity, recognizing and treating heatstroke can quickly mean the difference between life and death. To prepare for these emergencies, 44 students from the USF Health School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS) partnered with Tampa Fire Rescue for a hands-on simulation to put their emergency response skills to the test.
USF Health athletic training students and Tampa Fire Rescue team up for lifesaving heatstroke simulation
USF Health MCOM Alumni Award Winners 2026
USF Health honors three distinguished Morsani College of Medicine alumni for their outstanding leadership, dedication and lasting contributions to medicine, education and patient care.