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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.
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine building on Boca Raton campus
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will develop a targeted approach to eliminate the guesswork in medication management to reduce the risk of adverse drug events - particularly dangerous falls.
Michael R. Dobbs, M.D., and Ann Wood at the second annual 'FairfaxWood Amyloid Related Diseases Summit'
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently hosted the summit, bringing together top scientists from North America and Europe to discuss the latest amyloid research and advancements.
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Florida Atlantic University has been ranked among the 2025 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
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A 'One in a Million' Shot to Tackle Dopamine-Linked Brain Disorders
August 12, 2024
With the help of a tiny, transparent worm, FAU researchers have identified novel players in dopamine signaling by taking advantage of a powerful platform generated via the Million Mutation Project (MMP).
Alcohol Use in Older Adults Doubles Risk of Brain Bleeds from Falls
August 08, 2024
A study by FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers is among the first to examine the link between alcohol use and brain bleeds in 3,128 older adults who sustained a head trauma from a fall.
Uncontrolled Hypertension: The Old 'Silent Killer' is Alive and Well
August 01, 2024
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers alert health care providers that uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the most common, serious and increasing conditions in their patients.
Dr. Kantorow's Research Team
July 08, 2024
As the summer sun blazes down on Florida, it’s crucial to understand the risks of UV light exposure to our eyes and how to protect our vision.
Challenging ED Protocols for Geriatric Head Injuries, Blood Thinners
June 25, 2024
FAU researchers examined the incidence of delayed intracranial hemorrhage in older adults on anticoagulants in the emergency department and found a significantly lower rate than previously reported.
U.S. Drug-related Infant Deaths More than Doubled from 2018 to 2022
June 04, 2024
A study by FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine shows that drug-involved infant deaths in the U.S. more than doubled (120% increase) from 2018 to 2022, with the greatest proportion of deaths in 2021 (25.8%).
FAU Hosts Inaugural Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
May 17, 2024
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.
Alarming Rise of Electronic Vaping Use in U.S. Adolescents
May 13, 2024
Researchers explored temporal trends for ninth through 12th grades among 57,006 adolescents and found that vaping has significantly increased by more than three-and-one-half times from 2015 to 2019.
60% of Women with Disabilities View Cannabis as a 'Harmless' Drug
May 07, 2024
FAU researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine assessed the perceived risk of harm associated with weekly cannabis use by disability status in a sample of 20,234 women ages 18 to 49.
FAU Celebrates 10 Years of Conferring M.D. Degrees
May 06, 2024
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.
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Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, BC-71
Boca Raton, FL 33431