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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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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.
FAU Honors 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished Alumni
April 26, 2024
Florida Atlantic University Alumni and Community Engagement recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.
FAU Announces Winners of 2024 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'
April 25, 2024
Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the eighth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted by the Graduate College
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine
April 22, 2024
Florida Atlantic University's Schmidt College of Medicine proudly marks a momentous occasion, celebrating two decades of exceptional service from four of its most distinguished members.
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine Logo
April 22, 2024
FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine (COM) is renowned for nurturing innovators who significantly advance the fields of science and medicine. A prime example of this tradition is Dr. Daniel Chauss, a standout alumnus and 2024...
Stacy Rubin
April 12, 2024
At the heart of Florida Atlantic University's Schmidt College of Medicine, the collective spirit of dedication and excellence shines brightly through Dr. Stacy Rubin, this year's Distinguished Teacher of the Year.
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The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers students a variety of educational programs and degrees.
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777 Glades Road, BC-71
Boca Raton, FL 33431