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A new study at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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, Ph.D., a leader in functional and translational genomics, has been appointed as chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø'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.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.

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.

Phillip Boiselle, M.D., a leader in thoracic imaging and innovation, will serve as dean of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine effective in January 2017. He comes to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø from Harvard Medical School.

Students from Boynton Beach High School had the opportunity to experience what it's like to be a physician for the day as they learned how to respond to medical emergencies using simulation technology.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has entered into an agreement with the Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) to create a Medical Studies Program.

A deep-water marine sponge that contains leiodermatolide has the ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and block cancer cells from dividing using extremely low concentrations of the natural compound.

The International Academy of Cardiology recently awarded a distinguished fellowship to Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr.P.H. in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's College of Medicine, for his contributions to cardiovascular medicine.