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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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Gregg B. Fields Named Executive Director of FAU's I-HEALTH
June 10, 2019
Gregg B. Fields, Ph.D., has been named as executive director of FAU's Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-HEALTH), one of the university's four research pillars.
Measles Vaccination: 'All for One and One for All'
May 24, 2019
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers provide a commentary to address clinical, ethical, public health and legal concerns due to the measles outbreaks in New York City and Rockland County in New York.
It's Official, They're Doctors!
April 26, 2019
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated its fifth commencement ceremony as it conferred the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees to 55 members of the class of 2019.
Scientists Offer New Alzheimer's, Amyloid Connection Theory
April 23, 2019
In a new study, FAU Brain Institute researchers sought to answer a fundamental question -- "Is amyloid precursor protein the mastermind behind Alzheimer's disease or is it just an accomplice?"
Researchers Join Forces to Treat Stroke
April 01, 2019
Researchers from FAU and Boca Raton Regional Hospital have joined forces to take treatment options for stroke to the next level by combining a breakthrough interventional procedure with a novel drug compound.
Alarming Surges of Firearm Deaths in School-age Children
March 21, 2019
Researchers in FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine examined trends of deaths from firearms among U.S. schoolchildren from 1999 to 2017, and found that 38,942 firearm-related deaths occurred in 5 to 18 year olds.
It's a 100 Percent 'Match' for FAU's Soon-to-be Physicians!
March 15, 2019
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine soon-to-be graduates celebrated "Match Day." The class of 2019 achieved a 100 percent match and now know where they will spend the next few years of training as residents.
FAU Inducted as Chapter of Association for Women in Science
March 13, 2019
FAU's Association for Women in Science chapter will be dedicated to promoting diversity as well as supporting women in scientific careers.
FAU Awarded $3 Million for Dementia Prevention Initiative
March 05, 2019
A leading neuroscientist in FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine has received a $3 million grant from The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation to expand the reach and scope of the Dementia Prevention Initiative.
FAU Opens its First University-run Primary Care Practice
February 27, 2019
FAU Medicine is now open to serve the community and offers adult primary care and preventive health services. The practice is located in the Galen Medical Building near Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
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Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, BC-71
Boca Raton, FL 33431