FAU Medicine Ushers in New Research Phase to Prevent Dementia
The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation $3 million grant extension will enable the launch of the new "FAU Center for Brain Health" and will support precision medicine approaches to prevent dementia.
World's Most Comprehensive Health Analysis of Nesting Sea Turtles
A study by FAU's Harbor Branch and collaborators provides critical insights for sea turtle conservation and population recovery, which are especially timely as the world observes "Sea Turtle Day."
Marine Science Lab Receives $1.125M from Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation
Florida Atlantic University has officially announced a $1.125 million gift from The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation.
COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Risk-Reduction Public Health Certificate
FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new, online public health certificate course on COVID-19, contact tracing and risk-reduction in response to one of the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S.
Could These 'Salt-loving' Edible Sea Vegetables be the New Kale?
Skip the salt! FAU Harbor Branch researchers have just completed a 10-week study to determine the optimal growing conditions for three species of sea vegetables: sea asparagus, sea purslane and saltwort.
FAU to Offer Virtual Summer Camps for Summer 2020
Florida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center will host virtual summer camps for summer 2020.
FAU Receives 'Keep the Music Playing' Grant
The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters recently announced that the Department of Music received Impact 100 Palm Beach County's Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Grant.
FAU Experts Say Unemployment Numbers Point to Faster Economic Recovery
The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests the economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis could be much faster than people expected.
Study Sheds Light on Neuroinflammation and Psychological Disorders
Findings from a groundbreaking study will help scientists and clinicians to develop more tailored treatments and therapies for people who struggle with psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Researchers Urge Halt in Prescribing Hydroxycholoroquine for COVID-19
Researchers urge a halt on prescribing hydroxychloroquine, with or without azithromycin, to treat or prevent COVID-19, and caution that the reassuring safety profile of the drug may be more apparent than real.