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USF marine scientists monitor for hurricanes

After devastating fire, USF oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on track

A devastating fire displaced researchers at the 51°µÍø College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.

June 3, 2026Research and Innovation

John Storms and Ramesh Ayyala

USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative

A USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.

June 3, 2026Research and Innovation

USF diver collecting sea squirts on the arctic floor

USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment

A remote Antarctic expedition has brought USF researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.

June 2, 2026Research and Innovation

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