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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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Florida Atlantic University has been ranked among the 2025 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
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Richard D. Shih, M.D. playing the guitar
September 23, 2024
Discover how FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine empowers Florida's aging population to embrace health, vitality, and independence in the Sunshine State.
Akshay Tangutur, a Class of 2027 M.D. candidate at the Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University
September 20, 2024
Akshay Tangutur, FAU M.D. candidate, Class of 2027, makes history as the first FAU student to receive the Alpha Omega Alpha Fellowship Award.
Master Copper Regulator Discovery May Offer Alzheimer's Clues
September 18, 2024
A groundbreaking study by FAU researchers using a tiny roundworm, links the worm gene swip-10 to copper regulation, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders.
NAM Selects FAU for Substance Use, Opioid Crises Collaborative
August 19, 2024
FAU was recently selected to participate in the National Academy of Medicine's Action Collaborative on Combatting Substance Use Opioid Crises Core Competency Implementation Pilot Project.
Emerging Diagnostic Tools for Early Diagnosis of Endometriosis
August 15, 2024
Researchers from FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine address a major clinical and public health challenge in a commentary published in The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Gynaecology & Obstetrics.
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.
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Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, BC-71
Boca Raton, FL 33431