Researchers at the USF St. Pete campus are looking for volunteers to help find ways to prevent dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Adults ages 65+ are needed for the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training (PACT) study to see if computerized training exercises can reduce the risk of dementia. If you qualify to help, you will complete 3 study visits lasting no more than 2 hours each at the USF St. Pete PACT study location, and 45 one-hour sessions on your own, in your own home, over the next 3 years.
The research has discovered some potential benefits of computerized training exercises also known as brain games:
Your volunteerism could help find a way to prevent Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, which are among the most expensive medical conditions to treat — along with heart disease, diabetes and cancer. These diseases also are becoming more and more common. Call 727-873-4090 and/or visit pactstudy.org for more information.
Also, if you are interested in having a presentation on brain health in later life for your group/organization, please contact Dr. Jennifer O'Brien jenobrien@usf.edu.
The University of South Florida (USF) has announced its intention to create a college focused on the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and computing, with the goal of positioning the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida as a national leader. USF is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.
The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest celebrated another incredibly successful event. The multi-day program began with a proclamation by the St. Pete Mayor and City Council, included sold out school tours during the week
The St. Pete Science Festival is an annual regional celebration where families and the public can explore the wonders of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).