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USF is investing almost $340,000 into 14 research projects centered on fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The grants are part of the COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Grants program (Tampa Bay Business Journal).

April 23, 2020Health, Research

USF-patented air purifier receives FDA 510(k) Class II Medical Device Clearance

A technology created at USF by Distinguished University Professor Yogi Goswami has been implemented into the Molekule Air Pro RX, an air purification device that was recently cleared by the FDA as a Class II Medical Device (USF Newsroom).

April 23, 2020Health, Innovation, Research

A startup with a ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ patent received federal clearance for its latest product — which the company says can be used to fight coronavirus (Tampa Bay Business Journal).

April 23, 2020Innovation, Research

USF Creates Pandemic Response Research Network, Invests in Projects Addressing Coronavirus Outbreak

Initiative organizes USF’s research efforts to fight current and future pandemics (USFRI Newsroom).

April 22, 2020Health, Innovation, Research

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ researchers, in connection with Tampa General Hospital, are working through nearly 20 clinical trials to find effective treatments or a cure for COVID-19 (WTSP).

April 21, 2020Health, Research

The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ is conducting 20 clinical trials aimed at finding treatments for COVID-19 (Bay News 9).

April 21, 2020Health, Research

USF aims to identify where clusters of COVID-19 cases are occurring in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties (USF Health).

April 21, 2020Health, Research

The Tampa-based medical teams have launched dozens of coronavirus-related clinical trials aimed at lessening symptoms and preventing the disease (Tampa Bay Times).

April 21, 2020Health, Research

The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ and Jabil Inc. have formalized their partnership with the establishment of a new institute in the USF Research Park. The $1 million initiative will include new efforts in innovative research, community engagement, and talent development (Tech Transfer Central).

April 20, 2020Innovation, Research

COVID-19 Possibly Striking More Children than Expected

The number of children infected with the coronavirus is far more extensive than what is currently reported — a hidden detail that could vastly underestimate the demand on health care systems and pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) (USF Newsroom).

April 16, 2020Health

The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ (USF) Health, Formlabs, and Northwell Health have announced they have successfully produced and tested a 3D printed nasal swab to address emergency shortages that hospitals and health care teams may face as testing for COVID-19 increases (SelectScience).

April 16, 2020Health, Innovation

Scientists Conduct First Census of Viruses and Bacteria Living in Florida Springs

The study provides a critical baseline understanding of freshwater springs fed by the Floridan Aquifer, a source of drinking water that has declined in health in recent years (USF College of Marine Science).

April 16, 2020Research