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New U.S. and Global Challenges in Vaccinations of Adults
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers discuss the multifactorial barriers in vaccinations globally and new and clinical public health challenges in vaccinations of U.S. adults.
NAM Selects FAU for Substance Use, Opioid Crises Collaborative
FAU was recently selected to participate in the National Academy of Medicine's Action Collaborative on Combatting Substance Use Opioid Crises Core Competency Implementation Pilot Project.
Dr. Kantorow's Research Team
As the summer sun blazes down on Florida, it’s crucial to understand the risks of UV light exposure to our eyes and how to protect our vision.
FAU Hosts Inaugural Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
The summit brought together leading scientists in the field across North America and Europe to discuss the latest research and advancements in the study of amyloid-related diseases.
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FAU Medical Students Celebrate at 'Match Day'
March 16, 2018
The soon-to-be graduates in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine participated in a "rite of passage" to find out where they will be spending the next several years of medical training as residents.
Paid Sick Days Impact Use of Preventive Care Like Flu Shots
March 05, 2018
A new study is the first to measure the link between an employee's number of paid sick leave days and the use of vital preventive health care services like getting a flu shot.
Kit Promises 'Hassle Free' Way to Test Male Fertility
February 28, 2018
To address embarrassing, inconvenient and costly male fertility testing, FAU researchers are developing a home-based kit that provides a complete semen evaluation using microfluidics, an app and a smartphone.
FAU Brain Institute Awarded $780,000 to Launch ASCEND
February 22, 2018
FAU's Brain Institute has received a $780,000 grant from the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation to launch an innovative STEM program targeted at middle and high school à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã in Palm Beach County.
FAU Approved for First Fellowship in Cardiology
February 14, 2018
Just in time for Valentine's Day, FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received accreditation for its first fellowship in cardiology, which will be based at Delray Medical Center.
FAU Approved for Neurology Residency à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã
February 07, 2018
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received approval for a University-sponsored residency program in neurology, in collaboration with Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Delray Medical Center.
Leading Addiction Researcher Joins FAU
January 25, 2018
Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., a renowned scientist whose research focuses on the management of pain and drug addiction through pharmacology and new drug discovery, recently joined FAU.
NIH à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã $4 Million to FAU for Prescription Opioid Study
December 13, 2017
A researcher from the Schmidt College of Medicine is conducting a novel study to figure out if there is a unique genetic signature of patients who are most susceptible to prescription opioid-use disorder.
Randy Blakely and Amy Wright Named as 2017 NAI Fellows
December 12, 2017
Randy Blakely, Ph.D. and Amy Wright, Ph.D. have been named NAI Fellows.
First-of-its-kind Bioengineered Robotic Hand to Sense Touch
November 14, 2017
FAU has received a $1.3 million NIH grant for a "living" robot with its own nervous system. Researchers are creating a living pathway from the robot's touch sensation to the user's brain to help amputees.
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