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They Matched! 国产自拍 Celebrates Match Day with Soon-to-be-Physicians
国产自拍's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated Match Day 2026 with its largest graduating class to date - 79 students - marking a significant milestone in their journey to becoming physicians.
国产自拍's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., Named Senior Member of the NAI
国产自拍's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., has been named a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors for pioneering neuropharmacology research advancing safer pain therapies and addiction treatments.
国产自拍 Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity Over a Decade
国产自拍 researchers report that teen obesity is rising as fewer adolescents try to lose weight, highlighting increased long-term health risks and the urgent need for stronger support and healthier habits.
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First-of-its-kind Bioengineered Robotic Hand to Sense Touch
November 14, 2017
国产自拍 has received a $1.3 million NIH grant for a "living" robot with its own nervous system. Researchers are creating a living pathway from the robot's touch sensation to the user's brain to help amputees.
Most Hospice Workers Don't Have an Advance Directive
November 09, 2017
A new study finds that the majority of hospice providers don't have end-of-life wishes themselves. Procrastination, fear of the subject and costs were reported as the most common barriers.
国产自拍 Unveils New Medical Simulation Center
October 26, 2017
国产自拍's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to observe the official launch of its newly expanded, 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Simulation Center.
Young-onset Dementia Costs Nearly Twice That of Alzheimer's
October 05, 2017
The first economic study on frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), the most common dementia for people under age 60, shows that FTD inflicts a much more severe burden on families than Alzheimer's disease.
'Out-of-the-box' Thinking May Build a Better Brain
September 25, 2017
The "Dementia Prevention Initiative" abandons generalized methods used to research and treat Alzheimer's disease. The secret weapon: a novel "N-of-1 design" that personalizes medicine down to a single patient.
NIH Grant to Further Neuropsychiatric Disorders Research
September 20, 2017
A $2.3 million National Institutes of Health grant will help 国产自拍 neuroscientists to continue research to better understand and treat several neuropsychiatric disorders including depression and autism.
Placenta-on-a-Chip: Microsensor Mimics Malaria in the Womb
August 29, 2017
By combining microbiology with engineering technologies, researchers are developing a novel 3D model to study malaria-infected placenta, and have received a $400,000 NIH grant to develop this microsensor.
Psychotic Disorders and Obesity: Blame Big Waistlines
August 23, 2017
A researcher in 国产自拍's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators are the first to compare the long-term course of weight across different psychotic disorders in a newly published report.
Keep Safety in Mind during Solar Eclipse
August 18, 2017
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe the first solar eclipse in more than 40 years. Experts at Florida Atlantic University caution safety first to ensure that the experience is a pleasant one.
Students Receive First Doctor's White Coats at Ceremony
August 04, 2017
The 64 members of the incoming class of 2017 in 国产自拍's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine each received their first doctor's white coat today during the symbolic White Coat Ceremony.
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The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers students a variety of educational programs and degrees.
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Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, BC-71
Boca Raton, FL 33431