Advancing the control and elimination of vector-borne and infectious diseases, the Center for Global Health and Inter-Disciplinary Research (GHIDR) leads translational research to improve diagnostics, treatments, and prevention. With over $42 million in funding, the Center fosters cross-sector collaborations and global partnerships to develop practical solutions to pressing public health challenges.

The Chiles Center integrates evidence-based research, education, practice, and service to advance public policy that supports the health and well-being of mothers, children, families, and communities locally and globally.

In partnership with the Florida Department of Health, this program enhances the accuracy and timeliness of the Florida Birth Defects Registry. It conducts statewide surveillance, collaborates on prevention and education efforts, and improves access to health services and early intervention programs for affected families.

The Causal Inference in Public Health Research (CIPHR) lab is focused on the development, evaluation, and application of causal inference methods in public health research. Projects range from applications of causal inference methods to answer substantive research questions to the development of new statistical methods. The CIPHR lab provides students an opportunity to get involved in research and learn about causal inference methods.

This initiative develops and tests a framework to assess the sensitivity of malaria surveillance systems using a data-driven approach. By integrating multiple diagnostic tools, it enhances disease detection and response. Collaborations span Vietnam, the Philippines, Cabo Verde, Peru, and the Dominican Republic, supported by funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The Carter Center.

As the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network (GVN), USF coordinates global research, training, and policy efforts to strengthen pandemic preparedness and virology capacity. GVN unites more than 80 Centers of Excellence across 40+ countries to combat viral threats.

This groundbreaking study examines digital media use and adolescent wellness among 11-to-13-year-olds in Florida. Conducted by USF researchers with data collected by The Harris Poll, the survey provides insights into social media habits, gaming, news consumption, cyberbullying, mental health, and more, offering one of the most comprehensive assessments of its kind.