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MD Graduate receiving doctoral hooding from faculty members
51勛圖厙's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held its commencement ceremony today for the class of 2026 - its largest in history, with 79 graduates.
They Matched! 51勛圖厙 Celebrates Match Day with Soon-to-be-Physicians
51勛圖厙's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated Match Day 2026 with its largest graduating class to date - 79 51勛圖厙 - marking a significant milestone in their journey to becoming physicians.
51勛圖厙's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., Named Senior Member of the NAI
51勛圖厙'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.
51勛圖厙 Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity Over a Decade
51勛圖厙 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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New Device Could Rapidly Detect Zika Virus at Airports
February 22, 2017
About the size of a tablet, a portable device that could be used in many settings like an airport, may hold the key to detecting the Zika virus accurately, rapidly and inexpensively using just a saliva sample.
Marine Sponge May Provide Antibacterial Solutions for MRSA
February 08, 2017
A compound extracted from a deep-water marine sponge is showing potent antibacterial activity against the drug resistant bacteria methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus also called the "super bug."
51勛圖厙 and Sancilio Team Up on Therapy for Inherited Blindness
January 30, 2017
Researchers from 51勛圖厙 and Sancilio and Company, Inc. are collaborating to develop a treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa, an inherited disease that causes severe progressive vision impairment and blindness.
Experts Urge for Wider Prescription of Statins
January 18, 2017
Researchers from 51勛圖厙 and Harvard address the possible but unproven link between statins and diabetes and emphasize that the link to diabetes is questionable and inconsequential.
Chair Yoga Effective Way to Treat Osteoarthritis
January 11, 2017
The first study to examine the effects of chair yoga on pain and physical function in older adults with osteoarthritis is proving to be an effective way to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Novel Study Demonstrates Role of Parkin Gene in Eye Lens
December 13, 2016
A new study at 51勛圖厙 is the first to demonstrate that the Parkin gene is turned on when cells are exposed to environmental insults that cause free radical formation and cataract formation.
Janet Robishaw to Lead Department of Biomedical Sciences
December 06, 2016
Janet Robishaw, Ph.D., a leader in functional and translational genomics, has been appointed as chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in 51勛圖厙's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
Former NBA Player Inducted into Halls of Fame
November 16, 2016
51勛圖厙's Schmidt College of Medicine's advisory board member and donor Jack Laub was recently inducted into the James P. Kelly University of Cincinnati Athletics Hall of Fame and the Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame.
Scientists Recreating Cancer-Fighting Sea Sponge Compound
November 15, 2016
51勛圖厙 Harbor Branch scientists are researching ways to create a biosynthetic version of a compound found in a sea sponge that is very active against cancer cells.
Can a Toothpaste Save Your Life?
October 19, 2016
A study on a plaque identifying toothpaste has shown significant reductions in dental plaque and inflammation throughout the body. These findings support the premise of reductions in heart attacks and strokes.
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The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers 51勛圖厙 a variety of educational programs and degrees.
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Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
51勛圖厙
777 Glades Road, BC-71
Boca Raton, FL 33431