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![Scientists Recreating Cancer-Fighting Sea Sponge Compound](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/WangCancerDrug.jpg)
November 15, 2016
FAU Harbor Branch scientists are researching ways to create a biosynthetic version of a compound found in a sea sponge that is very active against cancer cells.
![Can a Toothpaste Save Your Life?](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/ajm_toothpaste_newsdesk.jpg)
October 19, 2016
A study on a plaque identifying toothpaste has shown significant reductions in dental plaque and inflammation throughout the body. These findings support the premise of reductions in heart attacks and strokes.
![Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Announced](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/medical_school_newsdesk.jpg)
October 13, 2016
Phillip Boiselle, M.D., a leader in thoracic imaging and innovation, will serve as dean of FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine effective in January 2017. He comes to FAU from Harvard Medical School.
![Boynton Beach High Students Train at FAU Simulation Center](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/fau-boynton-simulation.jpg)
September 30, 2016
Students from Boynton Beach High School had the opportunity to experience what it's like to be a physician for the day as they learned how to respond to medical emergencies using simulation technology.
![FAU's COM Affiliates with Local Jewish Academy for Medical Studies Program](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/dkjamedicalstudies.jpeg)
September 27, 2016
Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has entered into an agreement with the Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) to create a Medical Studies Program.
![Compound from Marine Sponge Reduces Pancreatic Tumor Size](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/FAU%20HBOI%20Leiodermatium%20Newsdesk.jpg)
August 18, 2016
A deep-water marine sponge that contains leiodermatolide has the ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and block cancer cells from dividing using extremely low concentrations of the natural compound.
![Professor Awarded International Distinguished Fellowship](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/Hennekens_Braunwald_Newsdesk.jpg)
August 09, 2016
The International Academy of Cardiology recently awarded a distinguished fellowship to Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr.P.H. in FAU's College of Medicine, for his contributions to cardiovascular medicine.
![Grant Helps Health Center Expand Care for Patients in Need](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/fau_westgate_newsdesk.jpg)
June 28, 2016
FAU's Westgate Community Health Center has received a $600,000 grant from the Farris Foundation to increase access to nurse-led primary and mental care services for underserved populations.
![Survival of the Fittest Sperm - New Device for Infertility](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/sperm-sorting-technology.jpg)
June 16, 2016
A researcher has developed a new device for assisted reproductive technology that can quickly, easily and cost effectively select only the healthiest sperm without causing DNA damage.