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NIH Awards $4 Million to FAU for Prescription Opioid Study
A researcher from the Schmidt College of Medicine is conducting a novel study to figure out if there is a unique genetic signature of patients who are most susceptible to prescription opioid-use disorder.
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Randy Blakely and Amy Wright Named as 2017 NAI Fellows
Randy Blakely, Ph.D. and Amy Wright, Ph.D. have been named NAI Fellows.
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FAU and Max Planck Unveil First-of-its-kind Honors Program
FAU President John Kelly, Max Planck Society President Martin Stratmann, and David Fitzpatrick, CEO of the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI), announced a new partnership between FAU and MPFI.
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Osher LLI at FAU Jupiter Announces Winter Course Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester.
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Good Deals Much Harder to Find in Tight U.S. Housing Market
The really good deals on homes are becoming increasingly harder to find as the U.S. housing market remains ever so slightly in buy territory, according to the latest national index produced by FAU and FIU.
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FAU High Student Named to 'Forbes' '30 Under 30' List
Florida Atlantic University High School junior Hannah Herbst has been named to the 2018 Forbes "30 Under 30" list in the energy sector.
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Study Shows 'Sweet Spot' Could Improve Melanoma Diagnosis
Too much, too little, just right. It might seem like a line from "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," but actually describes an important finding that will enhance computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) of melanoma.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presents Michael Tougias
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU Jupiter presents a lecture by Michael Tougias Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute complex at FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.
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FAU Honors Local Veterans with Flag Pole Dedication
A new flag pole now sits in front of the Student Union on Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton campus.
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Homeowners Can't Count on Property Appreciation for Wealth
A new study finds that the property appreciation most homeowners expect when buying a home may be relatively meaningless in terms of building wealth.