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A great grandmother inspired this student's research into dementia
Growing up, Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great grandmother. But Smith knew her mostly as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.
September 10, 2024Research and Innovation, Student Life
University of South Florida to extend recruitment for ground-breaking dementia prevention research through December 2024
The Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.
August 21, 2024Research and Innovation
USF students back home after unforgettable London adventure
More than 125 students from the St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses embarked on a four-week study-abroad trip to London. The group immersed themselves in British culture, took classes and navigated their way around one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in Europe.
August 14, 2024Campus News
USF conference showcases growth and breadth of undergraduate research
Around 50 students showcased their analysis and findings during the Undergraduate Research Conference held at USF St. Petersburg. Students representing nearly all majors gathered at USF campuses from April 10-12 to present research projects they developed during the academic year.
April 17, 2024Campus News, Research and Innovation
University of South Florida continues landmark dementia prevention research with NIH award
Researchers at USF St. Petersburg have received a grant across the next five years from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging to continue ground breaking work that aims to reduce dementia risk through brain training.
September 27, 2023Research and Innovation
Memory screening program provides hands-on experience for students and important service to the community
Trained students have administered hundreds of confidential cognitive assessments to members of the community through a program that gives budding psychologists experience offering memory screenings.
September 5, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Psychology professor receives prestigious congressional fellowship to work on Capitol Hill
Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been awarded the American Psychological Association’s Springfield Policy Congressional Fellowship, allowing her the opportunity to work on Capitol Hill for a year, utilizing her expertise in service of public policy.
June 2, 2023Campus News, Research and Innovation
The healing power of the arts
A healing arts class on the USF St. Petersburg campus is helping students understand the therapeutic methods of interacting with art for people with memory loss.
April 17, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships, Student Life
New study shows enduring benefits of prenatal coparenting intervention for African American families
Unmarried African American parents transitioning to new parenthood reported better coparenting and relationship dynamics as well as more emotionally healthy babies more than a year after participating in a community-based program, according to a new study led by the Family Study Center.
December 15, 2022Research and Innovation
USF students bring portable solar/thermal technology to Africa
Several USF students got to experience the trip of a lifetime as they helped bring portable solar/thermal technology to nomadic tribes in Africa.
September 23, 2022Campus News
$3.2 million awarded for the University of South Florida to contribute to development of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease
USF received $3.2 million from the National Institute on Aging to investigate if Alzheimer’s disease can be detected early through simple blood tests. The funding will expand the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study, with one of the labs on the St. Petersburg campus.
June 8, 2022Research and Innovation
Expressive writing reduces relationship conflict and aggression during pandemic, study finds
Individuals who wrote about their relationship troubles during the pandemic from the point of view of a neutral observer had less conflict and aggression with their partner, according to new research from USF’s St. Petersburg campus.
August 5, 2021Research and Innovation