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Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV anthropologists begin transfer of ancient ancestors to Native American tribes

The Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Department of Anthropology has begun the final steps in a long process to return the ancient ancestors of Native Americans, previously used for research, to the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

October 10, 2022Research

The university's Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training (PACT) study, funded by the National Institute on Aging, uses digital brain training exercises to see if they can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. The study is seeking more than 1,200 participants in the Sarasota area to join.

October 10, 2022Health, Research

The Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV and healthy older adult volunteers from the Sarasota area will play an increasingly crucial role in the landmark Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study.

October 6, 2022Health

A protein that could provide assistance to the progression of a protein-based therapy for patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) has been tested by researchers at the Morsani College of Medicine, ultimately leading to successful results, according to lead investigator Svitlana Garbuzova-Davis.

October 5, 2022Health, Research

The National Science Foundation has awarded a $20 million grant to a Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV-led (Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV) team of researchers to develop a standardized approach to the protection and replenishment of coral reef and mangrove ecosystems, which serve as a barrier in protecting our coasts.

October 4, 2022Research

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers advance efforts to develop a protein-based treatment therapy for individuals with ALS

Researchers at the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Health Morsani College of Medicine, located at the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV, successfully tested a protein that has the potential to aid in the development of a protein-based therapy for patients with ALS, a progressive nervous system disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

October 4, 2022Health

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV geoscientists deploy to study evacuation behavior ahead of Hurricane Ian

As the Tampa Bay region prepares for Hurricane Ian, a team of researchers led by geosciences Professor Jennifer Collins, is on the road to collect data on how individuals respond in a natural disaster.

September 26, 2022Research

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Research Park receives international award

The Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Research Park has been named the 2022 Outstanding Research Park by the Association of University Research Parks — an international nonprofit organization that represents research parks and innovation districts.

September 23, 2022Honors and Awards, Research

The 6th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) and U.S. Central Command at MacDill have a new educational partnership agreement with Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV. The partnership with Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV gives MacDill airmen access to world-class resources from Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV, such as Ph.D. level expertise to help further educational opportunities, to discuss, brainstorm and problem solve.

September 22, 2022Innovation

The Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV announced a partnership with MacDill Air Force Base. The three-year partnership will give Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV students access to internships, research projects, guest speaker and mentors.

September 22, 2022Innovation, Research

The Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV and MacDill Air Force Base have more in common than you might think. Now, there's a new collaboration in the works that may benefit both.

September 20, 2022Innovation, Research

The Flood Hub rises to the challenge of coastal resilience in Florida

Through improved flood forecasting, the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation will inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions to support a more resilient Florida for all.

September 19, 2022Innovation, Research