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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 Launches COVID-19 Registry and Repository to Advance Research
February 15, 2021
FAU has launched a registry and repository to contribute to new discoveries and knowledge related COVID-19 and is currently enrolling participants with prior documented positive test reports.
FAU Develops Simplified COVID-19 Diagnostic Method to Ramp Up Testing
January 12, 2021
Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine have developed a simplified COVID-19 testing protocol that is rapid, reliable and offers distinct advantages with less labor, expertise and equipment needed.
FAU's Lawrence Toll Among World's Most 'Highly Cited Researchers'
December 09, 2020
Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., has been named by The Web of Science(TM) among its most Highly Cited Researchers(TM). His publications rank in the top 1 percent by citations according to Clarivate(TM).
FAU and Memorial Healthcare System Establish Research Partnership
November 16, 2020
FAU and Memorial Healthcare System have formed a research partnership, which combines their expertise and resources in clinical research, clinical trials, basic research and translational biomedical research.
Dopamine Surge Reveals How Even for Mice, 'There's No Place Like Home'
November 12, 2020
A study by FAU neuroscientists demonstrates how 'coming home' produces a signal of comfort in mice and is the first to show that home evokes a surge of dopamine that mimics the response to a dose of cocaine.
What's That Growing on Your Face Mask?
November 09, 2020
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researcher has developed a novel device to conveniently sanitize contaminated masks and other items at home or at work and has received a provisional patent for the technology.
Remdesivir for COVID-19: FDA Approved but Still Unproven
October 29, 2020
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers reviewed the most reliable data from remdesivir randomized trials. In a commentary, they conclude that effective public health strategies are more urgently needed.
Opioid Use Disorder? Electronic Health Records Help Pinpoint Patients
October 21, 2020
A retrospective cross-sectional study by FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators, shows that information in electronic health records may help identify patients with opioid use disorder.
FAU Researchers Receive $1.3 Million NIH Grant for Stem Cell Research
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.
Assaults on Science Causing Alarming and Avoidable Deaths in the U.S.
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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