FAU Jupiter News
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FAU Researchers Receive $1.3 Million NIH Grant for Stem Cell Research
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.
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Novel Study First to Tally Biomass from Oceanic Plastic Debris
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.
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Assaults on Science Causing Alarming and Avoidable Deaths in the U.S.
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
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.
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Trick-or-treat for Halloween? Here's What You Need to Know
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.
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FAU Index Shows Greater Consumer Confidence Among Hispanics
Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics continues to recover from the sharp decline at the start of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year.
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OLLI at FAU Jupiter Presents Lectures on U.S. Presidential Election
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.
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FAU and the Palm Beach Book Festival Present Jeffrey Toobin
Jeffrey Toobin will discuss his book "True Crimes and Misdemeanors" with Joe Klein, author of "Primary Colors."
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FAU Awarded $5.3 Million to Detect Cognitive Change in Older Drivers
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
The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees reelected current chair Abdol Moabery during its recent annual retreat.