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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyond
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has achieved a new milestone in research funding, reaching a record $750 million during fiscal year 2025 – an $11.6 million increase over last year and a 37% jump since 2022.
November 4, 2025Research

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health’s Dr. Subhra Mohapatra has been inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
Dr. Subhra Mohapatra, professor and director of the Molecular Medicine PhD Program at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine and a research career scientist at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, has been inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame for her pioneering work in nanotechnology and molecular medicine.
October 31, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health’s Dr. Michael Francis inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame for pioneering advances in regenerative medicine
When humans tear a rotator cuff, they get scar tissue. Dr. Michael Francis is changing that. The Florida inventor found inspiration in spider webs and mountain bikes to create medical implants that help bodies regenerate instead of scar. See how his 120+ patents are transforming orthopedic medicine.
October 31, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø launches cutting-edge virology institute led by world-renowned scientist, Dr. Robert C. Gallo
The groundbreaking ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation will advance cutting-edge research to combat viral and immune-related threats worldwide
October 30, 2025Research

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health helps lead a new collaborative to better predict, prevent and treat Type 1 Diabetes
To better prevent and treat Type 1 Diabetes, a new multi-site project seeks to leverage the latest advances in AI and robust health data sets to speed up discoveries.
October 17, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Nursing will offer a four-year bachelor's degree program in the Fall of 2026 on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg campus for incoming freshman that prepares students to become nurse generalists.
October 7, 2025College of Nursing

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health welcomes newest physician assistant students at White Coat Ceremony
Students, staff, faculty and friends filled the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Music auditorium to welcome 49 new physician assistant students during the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program Class of 2027 Commitment to the Profession Ceremony, Oct. 3.
October 6, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, PA Program

More than a gut feeling: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health researcher shows how microbiome affects brain health
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health researcher Hariom Yadav, PhD, is exploring the surprising ways in which gut health affects overall health -- including in the brain.
October 1, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

From jigsaws to Alzheimer’s, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health researcher aims to solve puzzles
This ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health researcher is studying how specialized cells in the brain might help unlock new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
September 30, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

From helpless to hopeful: Grandfather’s illness sparked ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health scientist’s passion for research
A family tragedy influenced this researcher to pursue to his cutting-edge work studying the interplay between nutrition/metabolism and a wide range of neurobiological disorders, such as dementia, depression and more.
September 30, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Awards & Accolades - Summer 2025
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health faculty, staff and students earned prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions to research, education, patient care and community service.
September 28, 2025Honors & Awards

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine ranks No. 1 in the nation in new medical excellence index
A new ranking of U.S. medical schools gives the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine a perfect score.
September 25, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine