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The Global Virus Network, headquartered at USF, will be hosting a webinar on antibiotic resistance featuring Dr. Mark Mimee on Monday, Jan. 27. Learn more about the event and register here: https://bit.ly/4jmJffw.

Celebrating Undergraduate Research at USF Health CAMLS ⭐ USF Health CAMLS is proud to support the next generation of innovators through undergraduate research at the University of South Florida. We extend our congratulations to Antonious Rizkalla on his poster presentation at the 2025 International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH). Antonious, a December 2024 graduate of USF with a degree in Biomedical Sciences, represented the research team led by Dr. Shannon Bailey, PhD Bailey, CAMLS’ Senior Human Factors Scientist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Education at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. The presentation, Evaluating the Use of Virtual Reality in Medical School Neuroanatomy Curriculum: A Nonrandomized Pre-Post Intervention Study with Medical Students, explored the feasibility of using VR to enhance neuroanatomy education. Congratulations to the research team for their impactful work: Shannon Bailey, PhD, Antonious Rizkalla, Ernesto Mejias Vazquez, Henry E. Blagden IV, Aditya Garg, Colleen Reiner, EdM, PMP, Srinivas Nagaraj Bharadwaj, and Balaji Lingamgunta. This study underscores the potential of VR as an inclusive and innovative tool in medical education, while also identifying opportunities for improvement and future exploration. We are honored to have our researchers and students contributing to the advancement of simulation in healthcare education. #USFHealth #CAMLS #IMSH2025 #HealthcareSimulation #VirtualReality #UndergraduateResearch #USF #GoBulls

Tampa General Hospital and USF Health have brought the world’s most advanced robotic technology for lymphatic microsurgery to Florida. Through an agreement with MMI - Medical Microinstruments, Inc., the Symani Surgical System is now available at TGH as the first of its kind in the Southeastern United States, with the first patient treated using this innovative tool on Friday. This collaboration, established during Governor Ron DeSantis’ trade mission to Italy, combines academic medicine and industry innovation to improve outcomes for patients with complex conditions like cancer-related lymphedema. We’re so proud to pioneer this cutting-edge care for our region and beyond! #WeAreTGH #RoboticSurgery

How worried should we be about avian flu? Experts from USF Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds and how they're working to prevent its spread to humans. https://bit.ly/4fUUkBj

This month, Dr. Sten Vermund officially began his tenure as the new dean of the USF Health College of Public Health, kicking off an exciting new chapter for the college. Hear from Dr. Vermund as he answers questions about what brought him to Tampa and his vision for the college. https://bit.ly/3PyQXW0

The results are in! We're SO proud to announce that Tampa General Hospital's Transplant Institute has officially been ranked #1 in the nation by volume for 2024! 🎉 With a remarkable 889 transplants performed, this milestone is a testament to the dedication, skill and compassion of our entire transplant team. This achievement reflects not only the expertise, innovation and world-class quality of our program but also the trust placed in us by our patients and their loved ones. Thank you to our incredible team for making this extraordinary accomplishment possible. 💙 #WeAreTGH #OrganTransplant #TGHTransplantInstitute

The USF Health School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences is transforming health through innovative research, high-quality education and compassionate patient care. Learn how the school is Moving Medicine Forward ➡️

Dr. Douglas Haladay, director of the USF Health School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, was recognized with the Patriot Award by the United States Department of Defense. The Patriot Award is given for superlative efforts made to support citizens warriors, and Dr. Haladay was selected for his ongoing support of VA research. Less than 1% of supervisors are awarded this honor.

Please join us for the Videostroboscopy and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) course Feb. 21-22, at the USF Health Voice Center. Participants gain 1.45 ASHA CEUs. Register at https://lnkd.in/eYCEZAqB.

While leprosy − also called Hansen's disease − is often thought of as an ancient disease, it still lingers today. Researchers at the South Florida College of Public Health of Public Health are moving closer to help eliminate the disease by focusing on cases in Ecuador. Learn more about their efforts. https://bit.ly/4fVKLlE