Dr. Sten Vermund
@svermund.bsky.social
Epidemiologist, pediatrician, and dean of the University of South Florida College of Public Health
Thanks, Jill, for these tips. It’s not the year for Tampa Bay, but here are fun facts:
The Buccaneers won their first Super Bowl in 2003 (Super Bowl XXXVII), defeating the Oakland Raiders 48–21 under head coach Jon Gruden.
The Buccaneers won their first Super Bowl in 2003 (Super Bowl XXXVII), defeating the Oakland Raiders 48–21 under head coach Jon Gruden.
Planning your game-day spread? Add food safety to the lineup. COPH’s Dr. Jill Roberts suggests keeping hot foods, dips and other prepared items out no longer than two hours — fridge refreshes make a big difference! 🏈
February 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Thanks, Jill, for these tips. It’s not the year for Tampa Bay, but here are fun facts:
The Buccaneers won their first Super Bowl in 2003 (Super Bowl XXXVII), defeating the Oakland Raiders 48–21 under head coach Jon Gruden.
The Buccaneers won their first Super Bowl in 2003 (Super Bowl XXXVII), defeating the Oakland Raiders 48–21 under head coach Jon Gruden.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhumane because it often results in physical death.”
Today, we honor his legacy by recommitting to health equity and justice for all at @usfcoph.bsky.social.
Today, we honor his legacy by recommitting to health equity and justice for all at @usfcoph.bsky.social.
January 20, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhumane because it often results in physical death.”
Today, we honor his legacy by recommitting to health equity and justice for all at @usfcoph.bsky.social.
Today, we honor his legacy by recommitting to health equity and justice for all at @usfcoph.bsky.social.
Wishing our students, faculty and staff a strong close to the first week of the new semester!
As we wrap up these first days of classes, I’m inspired by the dedication across our college to evidence-based practice, collaboration and preparing the next generation of public health leaders.
As we wrap up these first days of classes, I’m inspired by the dedication across our college to evidence-based practice, collaboration and preparing the next generation of public health leaders.
January 16, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Wishing our students, faculty and staff a strong close to the first week of the new semester!
As we wrap up these first days of classes, I’m inspired by the dedication across our college to evidence-based practice, collaboration and preparing the next generation of public health leaders.
As we wrap up these first days of classes, I’m inspired by the dedication across our college to evidence-based practice, collaboration and preparing the next generation of public health leaders.
On behalf of the Global Virus Network, I was happy to travel to China and engage our partners in Beijing and Shanghai this past October. I spoke at the Shanghai Medical Forum, a large health workforce meeting, with Fudan University and the Capital Medical University.
October 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
On behalf of the Global Virus Network, I was happy to travel to China and engage our partners in Beijing and Shanghai this past October. I spoke at the Shanghai Medical Forum, a large health workforce meeting, with Fudan University and the Capital Medical University.
Honored to recognize Dr. Deanna Wathington—an advocate for equity, a national leader through APHA, and a dedicated mentor to students here at the COPH. Her work reminds us that strong leadership means creating healthier communities while supporting those who will carry the mission forward.
Ever wonder how a public health leader manages it all?
We sat down with the COPH's Dr. Deanna Wathington—APHA president and clinical director at REACHUP, Inc.—for a Q&A about her work, her vision for a healthier America and how she makes time for family and self-care.
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We sat down with the COPH's Dr. Deanna Wathington—APHA president and clinical director at REACHUP, Inc.—for a Q&A about her work, her vision for a healthier America and how she makes time for family and self-care.
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APHA president strives for a healthier America and quality family time
University of South Florida
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September 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Honored to recognize Dr. Deanna Wathington—an advocate for equity, a national leader through APHA, and a dedicated mentor to students here at the COPH. Her work reminds us that strong leadership means creating healthier communities while supporting those who will carry the mission forward.
On Florida’s Gulf Coast, federally funded research drives advances in neuroscience, cancer prevention & infectious disease.
These investments improve care, create jobs & build stronger communities.
Read more in my Sarasota Herald-Tribune op-ed ➡️ www.heraldtribune.com/story/opinio...
These investments improve care, create jobs & build stronger communities.
Read more in my Sarasota Herald-Tribune op-ed ➡️ www.heraldtribune.com/story/opinio...
USF research helps Sarasota, Gulf Coast thrive. Let's support it. | Opinion
Federally funded research has fueled breakthroughs that save lives and create jobs - and Florida's Gulf Coast benefits from USF's biomedical work.
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September 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
On Florida’s Gulf Coast, federally funded research drives advances in neuroscience, cancer prevention & infectious disease.
These investments improve care, create jobs & build stronger communities.
Read more in my Sarasota Herald-Tribune op-ed ➡️ www.heraldtribune.com/story/opinio...
These investments improve care, create jobs & build stronger communities.
Read more in my Sarasota Herald-Tribune op-ed ➡️ www.heraldtribune.com/story/opinio...
The first week of classes is almost behind us, and the energy on campus is inspiring. Excited to see our @usfcoph.bsky.social students dive into the semester and make the most of every opportunity ahead. Wishing everyone a successful and fulfilling fall!
August 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The first week of classes is almost behind us, and the energy on campus is inspiring. Excited to see our @usfcoph.bsky.social students dive into the semester and make the most of every opportunity ahead. Wishing everyone a successful and fulfilling fall!
Science giving voice to history. Incredible work from USF Health & Florida Atlantic University uncovering the microbe behind the world’s first recorded pandemic.
🦠 A 1,500-year-old pandemic mystery solved.
For the first time, researchers have found direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian — the world’s first recorded pandemic.
Discovery led by @USFHealth & @FloridaAtlantic.
🔗 www.usf.edu/health/news/...
For the first time, researchers have found direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian — the world’s first recorded pandemic.
Discovery led by @USFHealth & @FloridaAtlantic.
🔗 www.usf.edu/health/news/...
USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic
For the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, ...
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August 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Science giving voice to history. Incredible work from USF Health & Florida Atlantic University uncovering the microbe behind the world’s first recorded pandemic.
A joyful day celebrating the COPH 40th Anniversary wrap-up and honoring faculty & staff marking major milestones. Grateful to be a part of such a dedicated and inspiring community.
A memorable day with Dean Sten Vermund and COPH leadership as we officially wrapped up our 40th Anniversary year! The celebration continued with a Length of Service ceremony as we recognized the incredible faculty and staff who reached important milestones in 2024, or wll in 2025.
June 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
A joyful day celebrating the COPH 40th Anniversary wrap-up and honoring faculty & staff marking major milestones. Grateful to be a part of such a dedicated and inspiring community.
Proud to highlight an outstanding achievement! Our researchers have won a major scientific challenge in a critical area that could redefine how we evaluate genetic risk and improve health outcomes.
This is a testament to the expertise driving our genomics program.
This is a testament to the expertise driving our genomics program.
A COPH team just won a major scientific challenge in human genome research. The Annotate All Missense challenge tackles the complex world of pathongenicity prediction.
This breakthrough could impact countless lives by improving how we understand genetic risks.
This breakthrough could impact countless lives by improving how we understand genetic risks.
COPH team wins large scientific challenge on human genome research
University of South Florida
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June 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Proud to highlight an outstanding achievement! Our researchers have won a major scientific challenge in a critical area that could redefine how we evaluate genetic risk and improve health outcomes.
This is a testament to the expertise driving our genomics program.
This is a testament to the expertise driving our genomics program.
Florida Covering Kids & Families is making great strides in ensuring every child has access to health coverage. Their work shows how collaboration with state and federal agencies and our community partners can improve lives across Florida.
Did you know? Florida Covering Kids and Families leads the Covering Florida Navigator Program and Connecting Kids to Coverage. Together, they team up to help Floridians get the health coverage they need.
Read here: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
Read here: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
COPH hosts statewide convenings to advance children’s health coverage in Florida
University of South Florida
www.usf.edu
June 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Florida Covering Kids & Families is making great strides in ensuring every child has access to health coverage. Their work shows how collaboration with state and federal agencies and our community partners can improve lives across Florida.