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COPH team wins large scientific challenge on human genome research

Pathogenicity prediction isn’t a subject we discuss over our morning coffee, but it could be a topic of greater interest as it affects more and more lives, according to a researcher at USF’s Genomics Program at the College of Public Health (COPH).

May 9, 2025Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

The COPH's Elizabeth Dunn shared the outstanding recognitions received at the Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management Volunteer Recognition Awards, 2025 Celebration of Leadership Awards, the Salvation Army Community Partners Awards and the USF Health Student Awards—each highlighting the transformational work happening across èßäÊÓƵapps and community partners.

May 9, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Engagement, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

Classroom to career: Launching public health futures at COPH

From her roots on a Florida farm to the front lines of global disease elimination at USF’s College of Public Health, Dr. Kristi Miley has carved a path in public health. With three USF degrees — a PhD in global communicable diseases, an MSPH in global communicable diseases and a BS in biomedical sciences— Miley has transformed her lifelong connection to animals and the natural world into a career devoted to infectious disease research, medical entomology and public health education.

April 28, 2025Alumni and Development, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

MPH èßäÊÓƵapp brings public health passion to Colombia through IHSC medical mission

MPH èßäÊÓƵapp Jonathan Andreadakis recently completed a service trip with USF's International Health Service Collaborative to Medellín, Colombia. The trip, part of a long-standing collaboration between USF Health and Universidad CES, sent an interprofessional team of èßäÊÓƵapps to a densely populated neighborhood facing complex health challenges.

April 11, 2025Community Engagement, Epidemiology, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Student Life

From the field to the classroom: How Juliana George scores big in public health and lacrosse

Juliana George, a èßäÊÓƵapp-athlete at the COPH, has mastered the art of balancing the demands of being both a public health graduate èßäÊÓƵapp and a member of the lacrosse team. With a passion for health and wellness, George has combined her education in public health with her athletic pursuits, striving to make an impact both on and off the field.

March 28, 2025Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Student Life

USF prepares disease specialists to level up

Recognizing the need to enhance training for disease intervention specialists, the Florida Department of Health has partnered with the COPH to launch the Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy.

March 28, 2025College News, Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

USF èßäÊÓƵapp aims to protect emergency responders

Most of us keep our distance from people with a cold, flu, COVID-19 or other nasty conditions, but what about those who meet them up close, often under stressful circumstances? How do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?

February 24, 2025Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Student Life

COPH launches new departments to advance education and research

Following months of planning and extensive faculty collaboration, the COPH received unanimous approval from the USF Faculty Senate to reorganize and reestablish its academic departments. This significant achievement marks a new chapter in the college’s commitment to excellence in public health education, research and practice.

February 10, 2025Biostatistics and Data Sciences, College News, Community Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Health Policy and Systems Management

USF researchers publish new genetic map of essential targets to defeat malaria

Malaria is an insidious disease, often slipping past our best defenses and killing an estimated 600,000 people a year around the world − 75 percent of whom are children barely five years old.

February 7, 2025Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

A triple Bull’s path to global public health leadership

Originally from Naples, Fla., Adriana Campos is the daughter of Ecuadorian immigrant parents and a triple Bull, earning all of her degrees from the USF College of Public Health (COPH).

January 13, 2025Alumni and Development, Biostatistics and Data Sciences, Epidemiology, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

USF researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking water

By combining efforts to replace water pumps and educate city technicians, USF researchers helped decrease the blood lead levels of 87 percent of the children tested during their study.

November 16, 2023Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation