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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.
FAU Celebrates 10 Years of Conferring M.D. Degrees
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated the nation's newest physicians and biomedical researchers during the commencement ceremony, which marked 10 years of conferring M.D. degrees.
FAU Soon-to-be-Physicians celebrating at Match Day 2024
During the special Match Day ceremony, FAU's soon-to-be-physicians learned where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training, required to become board certified.
FAU 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished Alumni
Florida Atlantic University Alumni and Community Engagement recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.
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Medical Students Match 100 Percent for Residencies
March 18, 2016
The soon-to-be graduates in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine participated in "Match Day" to learn where they will be spending the next several years of medical training as residents.
FAU Hosts Pre-Health Professions Day
March 15, 2016
Pre-Health Professions Day is an opportunity for FAU undergraduates, graduates, and the community to talk with admissions representatives from health-related graduate and professional programs.
FAU Receives $1.2 Million to Develop New Stroke Treatment
March 15, 2016
A biomedical scientist has received a $1.2 million grant from the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program, Florida Department of Health, to develop a new and innovative approach to treat stroke.
Future FAU Nurse Practitioners to Head to Guatemala
February 11, 2016
Twenty-two registered nurses studying to become nurse practitioners in FAU's Lynn College of Nursing will join professors on a trip that will transform their lives and how they think about providing healthcare.
NIH Awards $2.8 Million to FAU Researchers and Collaborators
February 04, 2016
Researchers will work to define the mechanisms governing how cells decide whether to become a mature cell or whether to die. Their work will shed light on how to make transplantable tissues to cure diseases.
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine Announces Interim Dean
February 02, 2016
Arthur J. Ross III, M.D., M.B.A., has joined FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine as interim dean. Ross also will spearhead the national search for a permanent dean over the next several months.
U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch Visits College of Medicine
January 22, 2016
U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch visited Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine to meet and discuss health policies and the changing health care system with medical students.
FAU Receives NIH Grant to Develop Esophageal Cancer Stent
January 19, 2016
A bioengineer at FAU will develop a novel biodegradable polymer stent that will be designed to prevent complications while at the same time serving as a drug delivery system for esophageal cancer therapy.
Study Shows Benefits of Regular Mammograms Extend to Elderly
January 06, 2016
A new study shows that black and white women ages 75 to 84 years who had an annual mammogram had lower 10-year breast cancer mortality than corresponding women who had biennial or no/irregular mammograms.
Novel Mechanism Identified in Cells in Close Proximity
December 15, 2015
FAU researchers are the first to show that cells in close proximity to each other can sense when a cell is dying due to environmental stressors like UV light and smoke, and eat the cell before it becomes toxic.
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