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FAU Researchers Receive $1.3 Million NIH Grant for Stem Cell Research

By | October 14, 2020

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will analyze stem cell activation with a focus on age-related and degenerative diseases to provide a basis for the development of regenerative therapies.

Plastic Debris, Oceanic Biomass, Environment, Marine Habitat, Plastics, Pollution, Cellular DNA, Visualization Method, Microscopy, Calculations, Quantitative Number

Novel Study First to Tally Biomass from Oceanic Plastic Debris

By | October 13, 2020

FAU Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators have obtained a quantitative number for biomass from oceanic plastic debris using a novel visualization method that provides the first estimate of its kind.

COVID-19, Pandemic, Coronavirus, Commentary, United States, Deaths, FDA, CDC, Prevention, Health, Public Health

Assaults on Science Causing Alarming and Avoidable Deaths in the U.S.

By | October 12, 2020

In a commentary, FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers say "pandemic politics" is causing assaults on science, the FDA, the CDC as well as the health of the U.S. public.

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FAU Pine Jog's Climate READY Program Receives NOAA Grant

By | October 12, 2020

Florida Atlantic University Pine Jog Environmental Education Center's Climate Resilience Education and Action for Dedicated Youth Program recently received funding from NOAA's Environmental Literacy Program.

Pandemic, COVID-19, Halloween, Treat-or-treating, Frequently Asked Questions, Helpful Tips, Safety, Pandemic Expert, Pediatrician

Trick-or-treat for Halloween? Here's What You Need to Know

By | October 8, 2020

Terry Adirim, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine, answers some of the most frequently asked questions and offers tips regarding COVID-19 and "trick-or-treating" during the pandemic.

Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics continues to recover from the sharp decline at the start of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year.

FAU Index Shows Greater Consumer Confidence Among Hispanics

By | October 7, 2020

Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics continues to recover from the sharp decline at the start of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU Jupiter

OLLI at FAU Jupiter Presents Lectures on U.S. Presidential Election

By | October 7, 2020

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU in Jupiter will present two online lectures by Ralph Nurnberger, Ph.D. on Oct. 15 and Nov. 12, via Zoom.

FAU and the Palm Beach Book Festival Present Jeffrey Toobin

By | October 1, 2020

Jeffrey Toobin will discuss his book "True Crimes and Misdemeanors" with Joe Klein, author of "Primary Colors."

Older Drivers, Dementia, Alzheimer

FAU Awarded $5.3 Million to Detect Cognitive Change in Older Drivers

By | September 30, 2020

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and collaborators have received a $5.3 million NIH grant to detect cognitive change in older drivers using rapidly available and discreet in-vehicle sensors.

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FAU's Board of Trustees Reelects Chair

By | September 28, 2020

The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees reelected current chair Abdol Moabery during its recent annual retreat.