/news/Recent posts from 黑洞社区Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 18:42:01 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/health/public-health/news/2024/navs.aspxFaculty members in the USF聽College of Public Health聽have received a nearly $13 million federal grant to assist Florida families sign up and make decisions about the future of their medical coverage.External ArticleTue, 03 Sep 2024 09:04:41 Major 黑洞社区award helps Floridians better navigate health careFaculty members in the USF聽College of Public Health聽have received a nearly $13 million federal grant to assist Florida families sign up and make decisions about the future of their medical coverage.Three people sit at a table/health/public-health/news/2024/navs.aspxCommunity Partnerships,黑洞社区HealthCollege of Public Health/health/news/2024/usf_names_new_public_health_dean.aspxDr. Sten Vermund is the current president of the Global Virus Network, which recently聽moved its international headquarters to USF. He joins 黑洞社区after serving as dean of the Yale School of Public Health and as professor in pediatrics and clinical professor in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine.External ArticleThu, 08 Aug 2024 11:02:42 黑洞社区names new dean for the 黑洞社区Health College of Public HealthDr. Sten Vermund is the current president of the Global Virus Network, which recently聽moved its international headquarters to USF. He joins 黑洞社区after serving as dean of the Yale School of Public Health and as professor in pediatrics and clinical professor in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine.Headshot of Sten Vermund and graphic says, "Welcoming the new 黑洞社区Health College of Public Health Dean Sten Vermund"/health/news/2024/usf_names_new_public_health_dean.aspx黑洞社区HealthCollege of Public Health,MyUSF,黑洞社区Health/health/public-health/news/2024/fema-grant.aspxChristine McGuire-Wolfe was awarded funding from FEMA to help the Port Richey Fire Department purchase a new mobile command unit/air truck and breathing apparatus, enhancing the department's response capabilities.External ArticleTue, 06 Aug 2024 07:05:44 黑洞社区researcher鈥檚 partnership with local fire department helps enhance emergency responseChristine McGuire-Wolfe was awarded funding from FEMA to help the Port Richey Fire Department purchase a new mobile command unit/air truck and breathing apparatus, enhancing the department's response capabilities.Ambulance that says "Incident Support Unit" on the side/health/public-health/news/2024/fema-grant.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Public Health/news/2024/student-led-testing-of-first-responder-vehicles-at-the-core-of-infection-control-initiative.aspxThe five-year project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will create specialized infection control training and resources for fire and EMS personnel through a new training hub.Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:16:05 Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiativeThe five-year project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will create specialized infection control training and resources for fire and EMS personnel through a new training hub.Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative/news/2024/student-led-testing-of-first-responder-vehicles-at-the-core-of-infection-control-initiative.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Public Health,MyUSF/health/public-health/news/2024/camls-training.aspxThe immersive training initiative, designed to equip emergency clinicians with essential skills for managing high-volume and high-acuity scenarios, involved undergraduates from the University of 黑洞社区 College of Public Health's Simulation Operations course.External ArticleFri, 19 Apr 2024 13:30:25 黑洞社区students contribute to mass casualty incident trainingThe immersive training initiative, designed to equip emergency clinicians with essential skills for managing high-volume and high-acuity scenarios, involved undergraduates from the University of 黑洞社区 College of Public Health's Simulation Operations course.A student applies fake blood, or moulage, to the arm of another student to simulate injuries with astonishing authenticity./health/public-health/news/2024/camls-training.aspxStudent Success,黑洞社区HealthCAMLS,College of Public Health,MyUSF/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,黑洞社区Athletics/news/2023/usf-researchers-help-reduce-lead-levels-in-madagascar-drinking-water.aspxBy combining efforts to replace water pumps and educate city technicians, 黑洞社区researchers helped decrease the blood lead levels of 87 percent of the children tested during their study.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 黑洞社区researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking waterBy combining efforts to replace water pumps and educate city technicians, 黑洞社区researchers helped decrease the blood lead levels of 87 percent of the children tested during their study.黑洞社区researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking water/news/2023/usf-researchers-help-reduce-lead-levels-in-madagascar-drinking-water.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Engineering,College of Public Health,MyUSF/news/2023/university-of-south-florida-names-college-of-public-health-building-after-samuel-p-bell.aspxThe late Samuel P. Bell III, is considered the 鈥渇ather鈥� of USF鈥檚 College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of 黑洞社区and Florida residents. The former House leader and husband of 黑洞社区President Emerita Betty Castor passed away on March 14.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 University of 黑洞社区 names College of Public Health building after Samuel P. Bell, IIIThe late Samuel P. Bell III, is considered the 鈥渇ather鈥� of USF鈥檚 College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of 黑洞社区and Florida residents. The former House leader and husband of 黑洞社区President Emerita Betty Castor passed away on March 14.Group gives "Go Bulls" sign in front of building/news/2023/university-of-south-florida-names-college-of-public-health-building-after-samuel-p-bell.aspx黑洞社区HealthCollege of Public Health,Kevin Watler,MyUSF,黑洞社区Foundation/news/2023/usf-infectious-disease-researcher-john-adams-provides-insight-on-the-recent-malaria-outbreak.aspxDistinguished University Professor John Adams and his team are doing pioneering work in researching for a vaccine for malaria, specifically vivax malaria. This Q&A addresses common questions related to malaria.Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 黑洞社区infectious disease researcher John Adams provides insight on the recent malaria outbreakDistinguished University Professor John Adams and his team are doing pioneering work in researching for a vaccine for malaria, specifically vivax malaria. This Q&A addresses common questions related to malaria.A mosquito/news/2023/usf-infectious-disease-researcher-john-adams-provides-insight-on-the-recent-malaria-outbreak.aspx黑洞社区HealthCollege of Public Health/news/2023/centuries-old-teeth-could-indicate-the-effectiveness-of-pandemic-quarantines.aspxThrough DNA analysis, 黑洞社区researchers will trace the evolution of genetics in individuals who died from the Black Death during quarantine, helping determine the effectiveness of containment measures, such as isolation and masks.Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Centuries-old teeth could indicate the effectiveness of pandemic quarantinesThrough DNA analysis, 黑洞社区researchers will trace the evolution of genetics in individuals who died from the Black Death during quarantine, helping determine the effectiveness of containment measures, such as isolation and masks.Skull from plague/news/2023/centuries-old-teeth-could-indicate-the-effectiveness-of-pandemic-quarantines.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,黑洞社区Health/business/news/2023/06-06-usf-muma-phearless-public-health-initiative-kresge.aspxIn an effort to strengthen the U.S. public health system, three national philanthropic nonprofits have awarded the University of 黑洞社区 more than $8.5 million in grants to train the nation鈥檚 public health leaders in collaboration and leadership skills.External ArticleThu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 黑洞社区awarded more than $8.5 million to train public health leaders in national collaborative leadership programIn an effort to strengthen the U.S. public health system, three national philanthropic nonprofits have awarded the University of 黑洞社区 more than $8.5 million in grants to train the nation鈥檚 public health leaders in collaboration and leadership skills.Syringes lay on top of document that says, "Public Health"/business/news/2023/06-06-usf-muma-phearless-public-health-initiative-kresge.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Public Health,Muma College of Business,MyUSF/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxFrom testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, 黑洞社区is investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 黑洞社区researchers work to create a safer, more prepared Florida for hurricane seasonFrom testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, 黑洞社区is investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.Power grid failure simulation/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Public Health,Engineering,School of Aging Studies,School of Geosciences,School of Public Affairshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/sam-bell-founder-of-the-coph-posthumously-awarded-usfs-distinguished-citizen-award/Samuel Bell passed away Mar. 14 at the age of 83. The former legislator in the Florida House of Representatives and founder of the 黑洞社区College of Public Health was posthumously honored for his tireless support of 黑洞社区and the people of Florida.External ArticleMon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 Sam Bell, founder of the College of Public Health, posthumously awarded USF鈥檚 Distinguished Citizen AwardSamuel Bell passed away Mar. 14 at the age of 83. The former legislator in the Florida House of Representatives and founder of the 黑洞社区College of Public Health was posthumously honored for his tireless support of 黑洞社区and the people of Florida.Sam Bell and Betty Castorhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/sam-bell-founder-of-the-coph-posthumously-awarded-usfs-distinguished-citizen-award/Honors and AwardsCollege of Public Health/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across 黑洞社区share who inspired their passion and careers.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 Celebrating the women of USFFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across 黑洞社区share who inspired their passion and careers.Graphic that says, "黑洞社区celebrates women's history month"/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,MyUSF/news/2023/six-usf-faculty-members-earn-national-recognition-for-research-achievements.aspxThe faculty span multiple colleges and disciplines, bringing the total number of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows at 黑洞社区to 95.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:00:00 Six 黑洞社区faculty members earn national recognition for research achievementsThe faculty span multiple colleges and disciplines, bringing the total number of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows at 黑洞社区to 95.Graphic includes headshots of six individual AAAS Fellows/news/2023/six-usf-faculty-members-earn-national-recognition-for-research-achievements.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,Kevin Watler,MyUSF/news/2023/public-transportation-agency-sees-boost-in-ridership-following-usf-eye-tracking-research.aspxThe interdisciplinary project, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, created guidelines to help improve the marketing of public transportation.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:00:00 Public transportation agency sees boost in ridership following 黑洞社区eye-tracking researchThe interdisciplinary project, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, created guidelines to help improve the marketing of public transportation.Commuter using train and bicycle/news/2023/public-transportation-agency-sees-boost-in-ridership-following-usf-eye-tracking-research.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation,Center for Urban Transportation Research,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,MyUSF/news/2022/usf-volunteers-helping-prepare-the-community-for-hurricane-ian.aspxTo help the community during a time of crisis, the 黑洞社区Community Emergency Response Team and Medical Response Unit banded together during Hurricane Ian.Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 黑洞社区volunteers serve nearly 1,500 hours to assist evacuation shelters during Hurricane IanTo help the community during a time of crisis, the 黑洞社区Community Emergency Response Team and Medical Response Unit banded together during Hurricane Ian.Student volunteers assist with Hurricane Ian prep at special needs shelters/news/2022/usf-volunteers-helping-prepare-the-community-for-hurricane-ian.aspxUniversity NewsCassidy Delamarter,College of Public Health,Hurricane Ian,MyUSF/news/2022/new-this-year-2022.aspxThe start of the 2022-2023 academic year at the University of 黑洞社区 brings Bulls new dining and educational opportunities to explore and major changes to all three campuses. Check out the list below to find out what鈥檚 new this year!Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 New This YearThe start of the 2022-2023 academic year at the University of 黑洞社区 brings Bulls new dining and educational opportunities to explore and major changes to all three campuses. Check out the list below to find out what鈥檚 new this year!A photo of the 黑洞社区Tampa campus with a green hue overlay and text that says, new this year./news/2022/new-this-year-2022.aspx黑洞社区,University NewsCollege of Public Health,MyUSF,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,Torie Doll,黑洞社区Dining Services,黑洞社区St. Petersburg,黑洞社区Worldhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-receives-cdc-funding-for-new-infection-control-resource-center/The College of Public Health will partner with the CDC over the next five years to develop a multi-modal approach to deliver infection prevention and control education to emergency responders. The center will serve as a hub for recruitment, dissemination, referral and subject matter consultation.External ArticleMon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 黑洞社区to launch new infection control resource centerThe College of Public Health will partner with the CDC over the next five years to develop a multi-modal approach to deliver infection prevention and control education to emergency responders. The center will serve as a hub for recruitment, dissemination, referral and subject matter consultation.Infectious control technician cleans a doorhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-receives-cdc-funding-for-new-infection-control-resource-center/Research and InnovationCollege of Nursing,College of Public Healthhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-awarded-over-1-million-to-help-grow-public-health-laboratory-workforce/The 黑洞社区College of Public Health will use the money to cover tuition and provide a stipend to certain students enrolled in the college鈥檚 Public Health and Clinical Laboratory Science and Practice program.External ArticleTue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 黑洞社区awarded more than $1 million to help grow public health laboratory workforceThe 黑洞社区College of Public Health will use the money to cover tuition and provide a stipend to certain students enrolled in the college鈥檚 Public Health and Clinical Laboratory Science and Practice program.Woman poses over microscope in a labhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-awarded-over-1-million-to-help-grow-public-health-laboratory-workforce/Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health/news/2022/usf-students-collaborating-with-hillsborough-county-to-help-prepare-refugee-women-for-hurricane-season.aspxThrough a College of Public Health course, students are paired with refugee women to explore local resources and develop customized emergency plans together.Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 黑洞社区students collaborating with Hillsborough County to help prepare refugee women for hurricane seasonThrough a College of Public Health course, students are paired with refugee women to explore local resources and develop customized emergency plans together.Helping prepare refugee women for hurricane season/news/2022/usf-students-collaborating-with-hillsborough-county-to-help-prepare-refugee-women-for-hurricane-season.aspx黑洞社区HealthCassidy Delamarter,College of Public Health,Hurricane,MyUSF/news/2022/covid-19-mortality-rate-five-times-higher-among-labor-retail-and-service-workers-study-reveals.aspxA 黑洞社区College of Public Health study shows correlations between COVID-19 mortality rates and the socioeconomic position, gender, ethnicity and race of working adults.Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 COVID-19 mortality rate five times higher among labor, retail and service workers, study revealsA 黑洞社区College of Public Health study shows correlations between COVID-19 mortality rates and the socioeconomic position, gender, ethnicity and race of working adults.University of 黑洞社区: A Preeminent Research University/news/2022/covid-19-mortality-rate-five-times-higher-among-labor-retail-and-service-workers-study-reveals.aspxResearch and Innovation,黑洞社区HealthCassidy Delamarter,College of Public Health,MyUSF,Research/news/2022/usf-tech-helping-combat-malaria-and-other-tropical-diseases-across-the-world.aspxFollowing his success eradicating a major source of malaria, technology created by a 黑洞社区public health researcher is being implemented by insect control agencies throughout Africa and across the Tampa Bay region.Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 黑洞社区tech helping combat malaria and other tropical diseases across the worldFollowing his success eradicating a major source of malaria, technology created by a 黑洞社区public health researcher is being implemented by insect control agencies throughout Africa and across the Tampa Bay region.Drone pinpoints exact locations of mosquito habitats/news/2022/usf-tech-helping-combat-malaria-and-other-tropical-diseases-across-the-world.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Public Health,MyUSFhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/women-in-florida-have-difficulty-accessing-prenatal-care-opioid-treatment-study-finds/Researchers found that only 25 percent of prescribers who offer opioid treatment and 64 percent of opioid treatment programs offer appointments to women, regardless of insurance or pregnancy status.External ArticleTue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 'Secret shopper' survey finds women in Florida have difficulty accessing prenatal care, opioid treatmentResearchers found that only 25 percent of prescribers who offer opioid treatment and 64 percent of opioid treatment programs offer appointments to women, regardless of insurance or pregnancy status.Pregnant womanhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/women-in-florida-have-difficulty-accessing-prenatal-care-opioid-treatment-study-finds/Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health/news/2022/social-marketers-catch-cheating-on-online-surveys-casting-doubt-on-compensated-internet-research.aspxA warning from researchers at the University of 黑洞社区: Scam artists are taking advantage of online surveys that pay for participation 鈥� a method of market research that has become more common practice since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Social marketers catch cheating on online surveys, casting doubt on compensated internet researchA warning from researchers at the University of 黑洞社区: Scam artists are taking advantage of online surveys that pay for participation 鈥� a method of market research that has become more common practice since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.woman with eye tracking dots over her face/news/2022/social-marketers-catch-cheating-on-online-surveys-casting-doubt-on-compensated-internet-research.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Marketing and Sales Innovation,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,MyUSF/news/2022/usf-researchers-explore-why-childhood-and-adolescent-suicides-are-a-serious-threat-in-florida.aspxThe 黑洞社区College of Public Health is contracted by the Florida Department of Health to help collect and analyze specific data for the Florida Violent Death Reporting System and found suicide is a leading cause of death among 10- to 14-year-olds in Florida.Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 黑洞社区researchers explore why childhood and adolescent suicides are a serious threat in FloridaThe 黑洞社区College of Public Health is contracted by the Florida Department of Health to help collect and analyze specific data for the Florida Violent Death Reporting System and found suicide is a leading cause of death among 10- to 14-year-olds in Florida.Pile of folders that say, "evidence"/news/2022/usf-researchers-explore-why-childhood-and-adolescent-suicides-are-a-serious-threat-in-florida.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Florida Department of Health,MyUSF/news/2022/study-finds-rwandan-genocides-chemically-modified-the-dna-of-victims-and-victims-offspring.aspxScientists with the 黑洞社区Genomics Program Center for Global Health and Infectious Disease Research have taken a significant step in providing the people of Rwanda the scientific tools they need to help address mental health issues that stemmed from the 1994 genocides of the Tutsi ethnic group.Rocky D. BullMon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Study finds Rwandan genocide chemically modified the DNA of victims and victims鈥� offspringScientists with the 黑洞社区Genomics Program Center for Global Health and Infectious Disease Research have taken a significant step in providing the people of Rwanda the scientific tools they need to help address mental health issues that stemmed from the 1994 genocides of the Tutsi ethnic group.flag of rwanda/news/2022/study-finds-rwandan-genocides-chemically-modified-the-dna-of-victims-and-victims-offspring.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Public Health,MyUSF/news/2021/twenty-years-usf-community-reflects-on-the-9-11-terrorist-attacks-and-how-the-tragedy-has-shaped-countless-careers.aspxFrom expertise in anti-terrorism to veterans services and providing sustained medical treatment to survivors, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have shaped countless careers at USF.Rocky D. BullWed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Twenty years: 黑洞社区community reflects on the 9/11 terrorist attacks and how the tragedy has shaped countless careersFrom expertise in anti-terrorism to veterans services and providing sustained medical treatment to survivors, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have shaped countless careers at USF.Riffatul Islam, 黑洞社区Sarasota-Manatee campus governor/news/2021/twenty-years-usf-community-reflects-on-the-9-11-terrorist-attacks-and-how-the-tragedy-has-shaped-countless-careers.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,黑洞社区Health,黑洞社区Sarasota-Manatee campus,黑洞社区St. Petersburg campus,veterans/news/2021/usf-epidemiologist-vaccination-rate-must-double-to-slow-transmission-of-covid.aspxThe slackening of vaccinations is leading to a large resurgence of COVID-19 infections in Florida. New data shows that there鈥檚 been a 70 percent drop in the rate of people getting vaccinated in Hillsborough County since April.Rocky D. BullFri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 黑洞社区epidemiologist: Vaccination rate must double to slow transmission of COVID-19The slackening of vaccinations is leading to a large resurgence of COVID-19 infections in Florida. New data shows that there鈥檚 been a 70 percent drop in the rate of people getting vaccinated in Hillsborough County since April.vaccines/news/2021/usf-epidemiologist-vaccination-rate-must-double-to-slow-transmission-of-covid.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,MyUSF/news/2021/usf-developed-ai-system-unites-global-agencies-to-identify-emerging-infectious-diseases-receives-support-from-microsoft.aspxLeadership in providing with the public consistent projections of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations has prompted the launch of a USF-led global modeling project sponsored by Microsoft that can ultimately help scientists more swiftly identify and respond to the threat of emerging infectious diseases.Rocky D. BullWed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 USF-developed AI system unites global agencies to identify emerging infectious diseases, receives support from MicrosoftLeadership in providing with the public consistent projections of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations has prompted the launch of a USF-led global modeling project sponsored by Microsoft that can ultimately help scientists more swiftly identify and respond to the threat of emerging infectious diseases.Hands typing at a computer in a dark room./news/2021/usf-developed-ai-system-unites-global-agencies-to-identify-emerging-infectious-diseases-receives-support-from-microsoft.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,MyUSF,黑洞社区Information Technologyhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-and-moffitt-cancer-center-take-steps-to-diversify-the-field-of-genetic-counseling/The 黑洞社区College of Public Health made headlines in 2016 as the first university in Florida to offer a MSPH degree in genetic counseling. Now it鈥檚 getting noticed again with its newest graduate Stefania Alastre becoming the first Spanish-speaking genetic counselor for Moffitt Cancer Center.External ArticleMon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 COPH and Moffitt Cancer Center take steps to diversify the field of genetic counselingThe 黑洞社区College of Public Health made headlines in 2016 as the first university in Florida to offer a MSPH degree in genetic counseling. Now it鈥檚 getting noticed again with its newest graduate Stefania Alastre becoming the first Spanish-speaking genetic counselor for Moffitt Cancer Center.黑洞社区alumna Stefania Alastrehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-and-moffitt-cancer-center-take-steps-to-diversify-the-field-of-genetic-counseling/黑洞社区Health,University NewsCollege of Public Healthhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-gets-its-own-living-learning-community/Previously, public health/health sciences majors shared an Living Learning Community (LLC) with nursing students. But with interest in public health at an all-time high (thanks, at least in part, to the COVID-19 pandemic) it became clear that College of Public Health students could sustain their own " Bulls in Health" LLC.External ArticleTue, 27 Apr 2021 10:00:00 College of Public Health gets its own Living Learning CommunityPreviously, public health/health sciences majors shared an Living Learning Community (LLC) with nursing students. But with interest in public health at an all-time high (thanks, at least in part, to the COVID-19 pandemic) it became clear that College of Public Health students could sustain their own " Bulls in Health" LLC.A look inside a Bulls in Health LLC roomhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-gets-its-own-living-learning-community/黑洞社区College of Public Health,Housing and Residential Educationhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/usf-coph-dean-donna-petersen-earns-she-stepped-up-award-video/黑洞社区College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen is one of six women across Florida who earned the American Council of Education (ACE) Women鈥檚 Network 鈥淪he Stepped Up Award: Recognizing Extraordinary Leadership in Facing 2020鈥檚 Unprecedented Challenges.鈥�External ArticleTue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 黑洞社区College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen earns 'She Stepped Up' award黑洞社区College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen is one of six women across Florida who earned the American Council of Education (ACE) Women鈥檚 Network 鈥淪he Stepped Up Award: Recognizing Extraordinary Leadership in Facing 2020鈥檚 Unprecedented Challenges.鈥�黑洞社区COPH Dean Donna Petersenhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/usf-coph-dean-donna-petersen-earns-she-stepped-up-award-video/Honors and AwardsCollege of Public Healthhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/04/07/usf-health-led-global-team-searches-for-vaccine-to-prevent-p-vivax-malaria/With the support of a five-year, $4.86-million National Institutes of Health grant, Distinguished University/黑洞社区Health Professor John Adams, PhD, leads a team of international researchers focused on accelerating the discovery of a vaccine against Plasmodium vivax malaria, a major global health problem.External ArticleMon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 黑洞社区Health-led global team searches for vaccine to prevent P. vivax malariaWith the support of a five-year, $4.86-million National Institutes of Health grant, Distinguished University/黑洞社区Health Professor John Adams, PhD, leads a team of international researchers focused on accelerating the discovery of a vaccine against Plasmodium vivax malaria, a major global health problem.Mosquitoes used by Dr. Adams and his team to study malaria parasites are kept in secure containers in an insectary at UShttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/04/07/usf-health-led-global-team-searches-for-vaccine-to-prevent-p-vivax-malaria/黑洞社区HealthCollege of Public Health,MyUSF,Research/news/2021/light-pollution-drives-increased-risk-of-west-nile-virus.aspxA new study from the University of 黑洞社区 is the first to provide direct evidence that light pollution is driving infectious disease patterns in nature.Rocky D. BullWed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Light pollution drives increased risk of West Nile virusA new study from the University of 黑洞社区 is the first to provide direct evidence that light pollution is driving infectious disease patterns in nature.Mosquito/news/2021/light-pollution-drives-increased-risk-of-west-nile-virus.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Public Health,West Nile Virushttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-research-team-finds-chlorine-dioxide-gas-99-91-effective-against-covid-19-virus/COVID-19 has taught us a lot of things. And one of the more important lessons has been the need for thorough, fast and effective disinfecting measures. A team of researchers from the 黑洞社区College of Public Health鈥檚 Center for Environmental/Occupational Risk Analysis and Management set out to determine how effective commercially available chlorine dioxide gas products were in reducing COVID-19 viral loads on face masks and surfaces.External ArticleMon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Public Health research team finds chlorine dioxide gas 99.91% effective against COVID-19 virusCOVID-19 has taught us a lot of things. And one of the more important lessons has been the need for thorough, fast and effective disinfecting measures. A team of researchers from the 黑洞社区College of Public Health鈥檚 Center for Environmental/Occupational Risk Analysis and Management set out to determine how effective commercially available chlorine dioxide gas products were in reducing COVID-19 viral loads on face masks and surfaces.A graphic depiction of COVID-19 virushttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/coph-research-team-finds-chlorine-dioxide-gas-99-91-effective-against-covid-19-virus/Research and Innovation,黑洞社区HealthCollege of Public Healthhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/pandemic-spreads-surge-of-interest-in-public-health-programs/The 黑洞社区College of Public Health has seen a record increase in student applications for many of its degree programs.External ArticleMon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Pandemic spreads surge of interest in public health programsThe 黑洞社区College of Public Health has seen a record increase in student applications for many of its degree programs.黑洞社区College of Public Health buildinghttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/pandemic-spreads-surge-of-interest-in-public-health-programs/COVID-19,University NewsCOVID-19,College of Public Health/news/2021/usf-researchers-use-neuromarketing-tools-to-assess-impact-of-covid19-messaging.aspxAn interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of 黑洞社区 has pooled its expertise and resources in order to help influence the effectiveness of public health messaging related to COVID-19.Rocky D. BullTue, 02 Mar 2021 08:00:00 黑洞社区researchers use neuromarketing tools to assist Baycare Health System, national public health agencies to assess the impact of COVID-19 messagingAn interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of 黑洞社区 has pooled its expertise and resources in order to help influence the effectiveness of public health messaging related to COVID-19.Student watches an ad as biometrics tool tracks her eye movement and facial expressions/news/2021/usf-researchers-use-neuromarketing-tools-to-assess-impact-of-covid19-messaging.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Muma College of Business,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2021/usf-epidemiologists-analyze-the-prevalence-of-covid-19-variants-in-tampa-bay.aspxResearchers in the 黑洞社区College of Public Health are conducting genomic sequencing of positive pooled samples to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 variants in Tampa Bay. This data will be utilized to project how emergent variants could influence the course of the pandemic.Rocky D. BullFri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 黑洞社区epidemiologists analyze the prevalence of COVID-19 variants in Tampa BayResearchers in the 黑洞社区College of Public Health are conducting genomic sequencing of positive pooled samples to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 variants in Tampa Bay. This data will be utilized to project how emergent variants could influence the course of the pandemic.Mikayla Maddison, graduate research assistant/news/2021/usf-epidemiologists-analyze-the-prevalence-of-covid-19-variants-in-tampa-bay.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Tampa General Hospital/news/2021/new-statewide-data-emphasizes-urgency-in-ramping-up-administration-of-covid-19-vaccines.aspxEdwin Michael, professor of epidemiology in the 黑洞社区College of Public Health, has obtained statewide forecasts of the impact of vaccine rollouts using his SEIRcast COVID-19 Forecasting and Planning portal.Rocky D. BullThu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 New statewide data emphasizes urgency in ramping up administration of COVID-19 vaccinesEdwin Michael, professor of epidemiology in the 黑洞社区College of Public Health, has obtained statewide forecasts of the impact of vaccine rollouts using his SEIRcast COVID-19 Forecasting and Planning portal.COVID-19 vaccine/news/2021/new-statewide-data-emphasizes-urgency-in-ramping-up-administration-of-covid-19-vaccines.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Coronavirushttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/campus-food-waste-recovery-project-co-led-by-cophers-earns-usf-student-success-team-collaboration-award/Up to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. goes to waste and it鈥檚 impacting our health, according to 黑洞社区College of Public Health doctoral candidate Whitney Fung Uy.External ArticleMon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Campus Food Waste Recovery Project earns 黑洞社区Student Success Team Collaboration awardUp to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. goes to waste and it鈥檚 impacting our health, according to 黑洞社区College of Public Health doctoral candidate Whitney Fung Uy.Finished biodigesters. Photo courtesy of Whitney Fung Uyhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/campus-food-waste-recovery-project-co-led-by-cophers-earns-usf-student-success-team-collaboration-award/Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Student Success/news/2020/vaccination-rollout-wont-prevent-third-wave-of-covid19.aspxTampa Bay is beginning to feel the effects of the third wave of coronavirus, and the vaccine won鈥檛 be able to stop it in time. The Pfizer vaccine started being administered to health professionals Dec. 14; however, mass distribution likely won鈥檛 begin until the spring. In the meantime, social distancing measures will be vital in stopping the spread of COVID-19.Rocky D. BullWed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Report: Vaccination rollout won鈥檛 prevent third wave of COVID-19Tampa Bay is beginning to feel the effects of the third wave of coronavirus, and the vaccine won鈥檛 be able to stop it in time. The Pfizer vaccine started being administered to health professionals Dec. 14; however, mass distribution likely won鈥檛 begin until the spring. In the meantime, social distancing measures will be vital in stopping the spread of COVID-19.A chart showing the number of projected infectious cases based on various social conditions./news/2020/vaccination-rollout-wont-prevent-third-wave-of-covid19.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Coronavirus/news/2020/report-social-distancing-and-face-masks-will-help-crush-covid-19-pandemic-by-late-april.aspxUSF-developed computer model projects social mitigation measures will have a dramatic effect on how quickly Tampa Bay recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.Rocky D. BullFri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Report: Social distancing and face masks will help crush COVID-19 pandemic by late AprilUSF-developed computer model projects social mitigation measures will have a dramatic effect on how quickly Tampa Bay recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.Forecast predictions on the number of COVID-19 cases given varying social conditions/news/2020/report-social-distancing-and-face-masks-will-help-crush-covid-19-pandemic-by-late-april.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Coronavirushttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/whats-driving-infant-mortality-rates-in-rural-areas-hint-its-more-than-access-to-health-care/New study explores why rural counties have higher infant mortality rates than more urban areas.External ArticleTue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 What鈥檚 driving infant mortality rates in rural areas? Hint: It鈥檚 more than access to health careNew study explores why rural counties have higher infant mortality rates than more urban areas.Infant holding parent's handhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/whats-driving-infant-mortality-rates-in-rural-areas-hint-its-more-than-access-to-health-care/Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health/research-innovation/news/2020/usf-flblue.aspxUniversity of 黑洞社区 College of Public Health Professor Edwin Michael鈥檚 arrival on campus coincided with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, giving an innovative system he鈥檇 built to track and predict disease outbreaks its debut amid a global crisis with severe statewide implications.External ArticleMon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Florida Blue supports 黑洞社区epidemiologist鈥檚 innovative efforts to track COVID-19University of 黑洞社区 College of Public Health Professor Edwin Michael鈥檚 arrival on campus coincided with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, giving an innovative system he鈥檇 built to track and predict disease outbreaks its debut amid a global crisis with severe statewide implications.A illustration depicting a globe, COVID-19 and technology/research-innovation/news/2020/usf-flblue.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCOVID-19,College of Public Health,Coronavirus/news/2020/usf-researchers-exploring-what-human-physiology-can-tell-us-about-how-animals-cope-with-stress.aspxHow we respond to stress has been a source of scientific research since the term was introduced more than 70 years ago. While the analysis of human stress response has provided valuable insight, new work from University of 黑洞社区 researchers is offering a novel perspective on how other vertebrates may regulate flexibility in coping with stress.Rocky D. BullThu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 黑洞社区researchers exploring what human physiology can tell us about how animals cope with stressHow we respond to stress has been a source of scientific research since the term was introduced more than 70 years ago. While the analysis of human stress response has provided valuable insight, new work from University of 黑洞社区 researchers is offering a novel perspective on how other vertebrates may regulate flexibility in coping with stress.An composite image featuring a bird in the wild with neuron superimposed behind it./news/2020/usf-researchers-exploring-what-human-physiology-can-tell-us-about-how-animals-cope-with-stress.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Public Health/news/2020/usf-researchers-find-death-counts-fail-to-capture-full-mortality-effects-of-covid-19.aspxMore than 200,000 people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19. Some argue that statistic is inaccurate due to inconsistencies in how deaths are being reported. But researchers from the University of 黑洞社区 claim that even if those deaths have been correctly measured, the number doesn鈥檛 fully convey the true mortality effects of COVID-19.Rocky D. BullWed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 黑洞社区researchers find death counts fail to capture full mortality effects of COVID-19More than 200,000 people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19. Some argue that statistic is inaccurate due to inconsistencies in how deaths are being reported. But researchers from the University of 黑洞社区 claim that even if those deaths have been correctly measured, the number doesn鈥檛 fully convey the true mortality effects of COVID-19.An empty hospital bed/news/2020/usf-researchers-find-death-counts-fail-to-capture-full-mortality-effects-of-covid-19.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCOVID-19,College of Public Health,Coronavirus/news/2020/study-investigates-hurricane-evacuations-in-the-era-of-covid19.aspxThe 2020 hurricane season is breaking records with 23 named storms, and more are projected to develop over the next few weeks. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts there will be as many as 25 by the time the season ends. Researchers say this extremely active forecast is especially troublesome due to the compounding risks of COVID-19.Rocky D. BullMon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Study investigates hurricane evacuations in the era of COVID-19The 2020 hurricane season is breaking records with 23 named storms, and more are projected to develop over the next few weeks. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts there will be as many as 25 by the time the season ends. Researchers say this extremely active forecast is especially troublesome due to the compounding risks of COVID-19.A photograph of a hurricane from space/news/2020/study-investigates-hurricane-evacuations-in-the-era-of-covid19.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Coronavirus,Hurricane,School of Geoscienceshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/using-drone-mapping-to-identify-mosquito-habitats-in-manatee-county/Traditional mosquito abatement programs, which generally call for the spraying of insecticides across widespread areas via helicopters, can be expensive and imprecise. Manatee County, looking for a more effective and less-costly strategy to combat flood water or 鈥渘uisance鈥� mosquitos, turned to experts at the 黑洞社区College of Public Health who鈥檝e researched and used drone technology in combatting malaria-carrying mosquitos in parts of Africa and Asia.External ArticleTue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Using drone mapping to identify mosquito habitats in Manatee CountyTraditional mosquito abatement programs, which generally call for the spraying of insecticides across widespread areas via helicopters, can be expensive and imprecise. Manatee County, looking for a more effective and less-costly strategy to combat flood water or 鈥渘uisance鈥� mosquitos, turned to experts at the 黑洞社区College of Public Health who鈥檝e researched and used drone technology in combatting malaria-carrying mosquitos in parts of Africa and Asia.Drone mapping mosquito habitats over marshland in Manatee County. Photo by Zachary Murrayhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/using-drone-mapping-to-identify-mosquito-habitats-in-manatee-county/Research and Innovation,黑洞社区HealthCollege of Public Health/news/2020/covid-19-into-lesson-plans.aspx黑洞社区faculty members are finding palpable teaching opportunities to engage students while social distancing. Many have added the coronavirus to their syllabus, using real-life examples and online tools to meet educational requirements.Rocky D. BullMon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Various disciplines incorporating COVID-19 into lesson plans黑洞社区faculty members are finding palpable teaching opportunities to engage students while social distancing. Many have added the coronavirus to their syllabus, using real-life examples and online tools to meet educational requirements.Screen shot of a video conference class with pubilc health students./news/2020/covid-19-into-lesson-plans.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCollege of Public Health,College of The Arts,Coronavirus,Sandra C. Roa,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications