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FAU Wave Competition Announces Winners
Florida Atlantic University's Division of Research recently hosted a celebratory event for the inaugural FAU Wave Competition, an undergraduate research and entrepreneurial contest.
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Senator Joe Negron Visits FAU's College of Business
Florida's incoming Senate President Joe Negron visited Florida Atlantic University's College of Business on the last day of his four-day tour of the state university system.
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FAU Preschoolers to Rally for Earth Day
Preschool students from FAU's Karen Slattery Educational Research Center for Child Development will stage their support for the environment as part of FAU's annual Earth Day celebration.
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FAU Hosts First U.S. Clinical Trial for Lewy Body Dementia
There are currently no medications available to specifically treat Lewy Body dementia (LBD). FAU's College of Medicine is spearheading the South Florida site for the first U.S. clinical trial for LBD.
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MPFI Scholar Earns Top Spot in Competition
Five FAU students participating in the MPFI Scholars program showcased research at the Symposium for Young Neuroscientists and Professors of the Southeast (SYNAPSE) in Clinton, S.C.
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Researcher Receives NIH Grant for MS and Cancer Treatment
A leading scientist has received $540,250 from the NIH to continue his groundbreaking research to develop new therapeutic agents for collagen-based diseases including multiple sclerosis, cancer and sepsis.
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New Method to Preserve Device to Monitor HIV Treatment
Inspired by pregnancy tests, scientists have developed a method to store microfluidic devices for months without refrigeration, giving developing countries an inexpensive and reliable way to treat patients.
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Alaska to Florida, FAU to Host Third Sea-level Rise Summit
The sub-tropics and the Arctic are rarely discussed together, and comparing shared experiences is expected to unlock new insights and generate a blueprint for solutions and adaptation.
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Honors College Hosts Summer Program
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FAU Celebrates Fifth Annual Gala
Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated its fifth annual gala in the FAU Stadium.