Alarming Surges of Firearm Deaths in School-age Children
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!
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
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
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
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.
FAU Brain Institute Announces 'Brainy Days 2019'
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Brain Institute is proud to announce "Brainy Days 2019," a celebration of neuroscience throughout the month of March sponsored by Palm Health Foundation.
From Selfies to Self-diagnosing Disease with Smartphones
Scientists from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a cell phone imaging algorithm that makes a smartphone camera as powerful as spectroscopy, a device used in scientific research.
Study Examines Aspirin Use to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined if high risk patients with advanced colorectal polyps reported taking aspirin to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer and the recurrence of advanced polyps.
FAU and Coral Springs Fire Department Team Up for Trauma Day
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine and Coral Springs Fire Department teamed up for "Trauma Day" as part of the Healthcare Careers Outreach Program.
Born to Run: Just Not on Cocaine
FAU neuroscientists and collaborators found a surprising response to cocaine in a novel strain of mutant mice - they failed to show hyperactivity seen in normal mice when given cocaine and didn't run around.