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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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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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FAU Inductees of Florida Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine
December 04, 2025
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.
Muscle Protein Linked to Exercise Opens New Way to Treat Alzheimer's
November 18, 2025
A study by FAU researchers and collaborators in a mouse model has unveiled a novel strategy that has the potential to combat Alzheimer's disease by targeting muscle health.
Discovery to Display: FAU Unveils the 'Art of Science' Winners
November 07, 2025
FAU's Art of Science showcases stunning research-inspired images submitted by students, faculty and staff. Explore more than 200 entries and vote for your favorite in the People's Choice Award.
Nearly 70 FAU Faculty Named Among World's Top 2% of Scientists
October 29, 2025
Nearly 70 FAU faculty are ranked among the world's top 2% of scientists by Stanford-Elsevier, recognizing their global research impact across 22 fields and 174 subfields from engineering to humanities.
Where a Child Lives - Not Just Diet - Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk
October 21, 2025
FAU researchers found poor walkability, litter, and reliance on assistance programs are strongly linked to type 2 diabetes risk in young children, based on a large nationwide study.
FAU Lands $3M Federal Grant to Prevent Substance Use in At-risk Youth
October 14, 2025
"Rising Strong" will support more than 3,000 South Florida youth with trauma-informed, evidence-based prevention, empowering vulnerable populations to build resilience and choose substance-free futures.
World's First Bench-to-Bedside MRI, Focused Ultrasound System Unveiled
October 13, 2025
The newly expanded FAU NeuroInnovate Center is the first in the world to integrate advanced MRI and focused ultrasound technologies into a single, unified platform for both preclinical and clinical research.
Chatbots the New 'Doc?' Exploring AI in Health Behavior Coaching
October 01, 2025
Changing habits is tough. AI tools like ChatGPT now simulate motivational interviewing (MI), showing promise - but can they match MI's core and spark lasting change? FAU researchers explore the potential.
FAU Joins Neuroarts Academic Network to Bridge Art, Brain and Healing
October 01, 2025
FAU will help to lead this global effort to harness aesthetic experiences for brain health, as one of just two Florida universities and about 35 worldwide in the network's initial working group.
Single Drug Shows Promise to Treat PTSD, Pain, and Alcohol Misuse
September 24, 2025
A study by the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine showed that the drug PPL-138 reduced anxiety, pain, and alcohol misuse in rats with PTSD-like symptoms by targeting specific opioid receptors in the brain.
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