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Study Reveals Social, Family and Health Factors Behind Teen Bullying
A study by FAU researchers finds teens who are overweight, socially isolated, born outside the U.S., or with anxiety, depression or ADHD, face higher risk of bullying - as victims, perpetrators, or both.
New FAU Research Strengthens Evidence Linking Alcohol Use to Cancer
New research from FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine delivers a timely reminder this holiday season: even moderate drinking can raise your risk for several cancers.
FAU Inductees of Florida Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine
Three FAU researchers - Randy Blakely, Ph.D., Gregg Fields, Ph.D., and Hari Kalva, Ph.D. - were inducted into the 2025 class of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.
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FAU is the first university in Florida to join the international VIP Consortium, a global network of more than 50 institutions of higher education, and has selected its first official VIP teams.
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Fixing the Leak: An Opioid Treatment for Dopamine Disorders?
May 30, 2025
A breakthrough by FAU researchers shows that blocking the kappa opioid receptor improves behavioral deficits tied to ADHD, autism and bipolar disorder, providing a potentially safer yet effective treatment.
Class of 2015 Alumni participating in the Alumni Panel discussion with current students at FAU Schmidt College of Medicine
May 22, 2025
Alumni from the Class of 2015 returned for Reunion Weekend to share advice, stories, and career insights with current students—offering real-world guidance across specialties like Cardiology, OBGYN, and Emergency Medicine.
'Loop'hole: HIV-1 Hijacks Human Immune Cells Using Circular RNAs
May 13, 2025
FAU researchers have identified a never-before-seen mechanism that enables HIV-1 to evade the body's natural defenses and use it to support its survival and replication.
From Students to Physicians: FAU Celebrates Graduating Class of 2025
May 06, 2025
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated the nation's newest physicians and biomedical researchers during its commencement ceremony today at the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium.
FAU Ranks Among  2025 Best Graduate Schools in U.S. News
April 07, 2025
Florida Atlantic University has been ranked among the 2025 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Experts Challenge Aspirin Guidelines Based on Flawed Trial Reliance
April 02, 2025
Experts argue that the flawed results of the ASPREE trial unduly influenced aspirin restrictions, highlighting the need for rigorous statistical principles in trial design to avoid misleading conclusions.
FAU Secures $1.3M NIH Grant for HIV Self-Test Technology Breakthrough
April 01, 2025
FAU engineering and biomedical researchers are working to meet a critical global health need by developing a reliable, rapid and affordable HIV test for early detection, with an expected cost of under $5.
FAU Announces Winners of 2025 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'
March 27, 2025
Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the ninth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted by the Graduate College.
FAU Celebrates the Thrill of Match Day with Soon-to-be-Physicians
March 21, 2025
Florida Atlantic's fourth-year medical students opened their sealed envelopes promptly at noon to learn where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training.
Blind to the Burn: Misconceptions About Skin Cancer Risk in the U.S.
March 12, 2025
Researchers in FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine investigated skin cancer risk perceptions and sun-protective behaviors in relation to sociodemographic factors in U.S. adults.
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