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91³Ô¹ÏÍø names new dean of the Taneja College of Pharmacy

Dr. Janice Zgibor has been appointed as the new dean of the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy. A pharmacist and epidemiologist, Zgibor has served 91³Ô¹ÏÍø for more than a decade and brings over 20 years of academic leadership experience to the role. She will become just the second permanent dean of the college.

June 22, 2026College News, Epidemiology

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In virtual course, 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers take the mystery out of interpreting technical language

91³Ô¹ÏÍø and faculty at the COPH are well trained to read and interpret scientific research, no matter how rigorous it might be. But many of the clinicians and health care providers they work with can find it daunting to navigate the methods and statistical language of academic papers. That’s why researchers are working to make scientific communication more accessible.

May 18, 2026Epidemiology, Research and Innovation

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91³Ô¹ÏÍøers shed new light on recurring birth defects in families

If you have a child born with a birth defect, what are the chances it will happen again with your next baby?

May 5, 2026Community Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Research and Innovation

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91³Ô¹ÏÍø presents 2026 Global Excellence Awards honoring international impact

The COPH's Dr. Gillian Stresman is advancing the fight against malaria through innovative research that helps countries measure and achieve elimination. Her work is shaping international health policy and earning her recognition as a 2026 Global Excellence Award recipient.

May 5, 2026Awards and Honors, Epidemiology

Dr. Judith Rijnhart has been honored with the 2026 Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Valerie D. Riddle, MD Award in Health. With an interdisciplinary background spanning nursing, prevention and public health, and epidemiology, her research focuses on the mechanisms contributing to dementia and late-life cognitive decline.

April 27, 2026Awards and Honors, Epidemiology

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91³Ô¹ÏÍø student advocates for tuberculosis funding at national level

Spuritha Bhandaru never imagined she would appear before members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to talk about her passion for health care. So, when the invitation arrived, she embraced a rare chance to make a difference.

March 19, 2026Awards and Honors, Epidemiology

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91³Ô¹ÏÍøer strives to de-bug parasitic problem in Florida

Most of us have a healthy fear of bugs, at least those for whom a nasty toxin, sting or bite can mean a trip to the hospital.

March 5, 2026Epidemiology, Research and Innovation

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Turning an internship into a career

For Danielle DeNofrio, public health became a calling while discovering how health extends far beyond the walls of a clinic, which was a realization that ultimately led her to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), and her first professional job in public health at the Global Virus Network (GVN), with international headquarters 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.

January 27, 2026Alumni and Development, Epidemiology

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91³Ô¹ÏÍø scientist publishes report on how to take the bite out of malaria

Infectious diseases don’t recognize borders and despite international health care efforts, the mosquito-borne parasite Plasmodium falciparum remains a lethal scourge as it spreads malaria across the globe.

December 11, 2025Epidemiology, Research and Innovation

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91³Ô¹ÏÍø team equates a well-trained workforce with a healthier public

The COPH's Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy (DISTA) addresses workforce development challenges while equipping people with the skills that ultimately can save lives.

November 6, 2025Alumni and Development, Epidemiology, Research and Innovation

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Dr. Judith Rijnhart recognized with Early Career Award from the American College of Epidemiology

Dr. Judith Rijnhart has been honored with the 2025 Early Career Epidemiologist Award from the American College of Epidemiology (ACE).

October 24, 2025Awards and Honors, Epidemiology

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91³Ô¹ÏÍø epidemiologist Dr. Jason Salemi honored for excellence in mentorship

Dr. Jason Salemi has been recognized with the Outstanding Mentorship Award from the American College of Epidemiology. The national award honors epidemiologists who demonstrate exceptional commitment to guiding and supporting the next generation of professionals in the field.

October 10, 2025Awards and Honors, Epidemiology

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