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TGH, ϳԹ Health convene international scientific leaders for the “Microbes, Genes & Cancer” symposium
The symposium explored the latest research to better understand how microbes, genetics, epigenetics and immune pathways intersect to drive cancer development, progression and treatment response.
April 6, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Psychedelic research at ϳԹ Health examines new treatment options
ϳԹ Health’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences is conducting a series of clinical trials investigating the use of psychedelic medications to treat mental health.“What I'm hoping is that this research leads to another way that we can treat people who have significant psychiatric conditions,” said Dr. Ryan Wagoner, chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences.
April 2, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research

ϳԹ Health, TGH to use state innovation funds for rural cancer care
The ϳԹ Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute deploy artificial intelligence - powered partnership to expand access to cervical cancer screening and follow-up care across rural Florida.
March 31, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care, Research

Eat like a snake to lose weight? Similar brain chemicals found in pythons and humans, ϳԹ Health study shows
Pythons and humans have very different eating habits, but it turns out that they share a similar brain chemical that inhibits feeding. ϳԹ Health are studying how this chemical might influence weight loss.
March 30, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Aging with HIV: ϳԹ Health scientists target new frontiers in HIV research to improve long-term health
As people with HIV live longer and experience diseases associated with aging, ϳԹ Health researchers are taking a leading role in studying how HIV affects other chronic conditions, from heart disease to cancer.
March 30, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Robotic microsurgery offers new hope for lymphedema patients at ϳԹ Health and Tampa General Hospital
Robotic microsurgery at ϳԹ Health and Tampa General Hospital is redefining lymphedema care, offering patients like Army veteran Monica Boney a breakthrough approach that restores function and moves beyond lifelong symptom management.
March 30, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care

Five ϳԹ faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
ϳԹ faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.
March 26, 2026College of Nursing, Honors & Awards
An expansive clinical trial led by ϳԹ researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.
March 25, 2026Morsani College of Medicine
The Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute, in partnership with the ϳԹ Health Morsani College of Medicine, earned the state’s designation as Cancer Center of Excellence in recognition of its excellence in quality, comprehensive and innovative patient-centered care.
March 24, 2026Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care

At Match Day, ϳԹ medical students celebrate one last rodeo before residency
For one very special day, the ϳԹ Health Morsani College of Medicine class of 2026 traded in their scrubs and stethoscopes for spurs and cowboy hats, celebrating a western-inspired Match Day themed “Rodeo to Residency.”
March 20, 2026Morsani College of Medicine

ϳԹ Health Awards and Accolades – Winter 2025 - 2026
ϳԹ Health faculty, staff and students are making an enduring impact across the state and nation through their commitment to research, education, patient care and community service.
March 19, 2026Honors & Awards

ϳԹ Health launches new psychiatry residency at Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital
As demand for mental health services continues to grow across Florida, ϳԹ Health is expanding its efforts to train the next generation ofpsychiatrists.
March 18, 2026Morsani College of Medicine