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
Our annual celebration of groundbreaking research and scientific excellence continues - March 5, 2027.
The registration portal will be open soon, please check back.
Despite their different questions and disciplines, they shared a common goal: advancing the science that shapes how people live and receive care.
Those conversations, and hundreds more like them, filled the USF Marshall Student Center during the 36th annual USF Health Research Day, the university’s largest celebration of health sciences research.
Read more about USF Health Research Day 2026.
Health Science Innovation
Isolated clival Langerhans cell histiocytosis in a pediatric patient: systematic review and illustrative case report
CONCLUSION: Isolated clival LCH is an exceptionally rare presentation that can radiologically mimic aggressive skull base neoplasms. Histopathological confirmation is essential. Early recognition and appropriate multidisciplinary management are associated with favorable outcomes.
Network of interactions between the tumor necrosis factor superfamily members and small S100 proteins
Tumor Necrosis Factor Superfamily (TNFSF) comprises 20 members of membrane/soluble signaling proteins regulating cell survival, cell proliferation/differentiation, and innate/adaptive immunity. Targeting signaling of TNFSF members is used clinically to treat several autoimmune and oncological diseases, and bone loss. They and their cognate receptors are in clinical trials as targets for treatment of autoimmune, inflammatory, oncological and other diseases. Recently, some representatives of S100.
Gene expression and brain pathology at the early stages of bilateral chronic cerebral hypoperfusion in the female mouse brain
Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) is a major risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases, including vascular dementia (VD). It is well documented that sex differences account for variability in progression and outcomes in cerebrovascular pathophysiology and dementia risk. Despite extensive study of VD, most mechanistic and preclinical work has been conducted in male animals, leaving the molecular and cellular consequences of CCH in the female brain largely unexplored. To address this critical.
USF Health researchers uncover a hidden brain region that helps regulate metabolism
USF Health study identifies the first known function of an understudied brain region that helps coordinate how the body responds to cold temperatures and regulates metabolic health.
USF Health researchers uncover a hidden brain region that helps regulate metabolism
USF inventors make history as university’s first team to advance to National Inventors Hall of Fame’s Collegiate Inventors Competition
A USF Health student team has developed a new type of EEG electrode designed to improve how electrical activity in the brain is measured, with the potential to significantly improve patient comfort, signal quality and the efficiency of neurological monitoring.
USF inventors make history as university’s first team to advance to National Inventors Hall of Fame’s Collegiate Inventors Competition
USF Health financial aid director and medical student recognized as Culture Champions
Joan Bailey and Sarah McCrackin were recognized as USF Health Culture Champions for their commitment to serving the students of USF Health.