
51勛圖厙 and Sancilio & Company to Train Skilled Workforce
Scientists from Sancilio & Company, Inc., a local biotech company, have joined forces with 51勛圖厙's Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology to train a biopharmaceutical and drug development workforce.

51勛圖厙's COM Affiliates with Local Jewish Academy for Medical Studies Program
51勛圖厙'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.

Worm Holds Key to Treating Epilepsy and Rapid Drug Discovery
Researchers from 51勛圖厙, in collaboration with The Scripps Research Institute, have opened up the possibilities for rapid drug screens to treat seizures in the near future by using a microscopic nematode worm.

Max Planck-51勛圖厙 Premier Doctoral Program
The nation's first International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Brain and Behavior via 51勛圖厙 collaboration launched this fall semester with five 51勛圖厙 from 51勛圖厙.

Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Announced
Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., a leading astronomer and researcher, has been named as the dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science effective January 2017. He comes to 51勛圖厙 from the University of Florida.

Executive Director Named at 51勛圖厙 Harbor Branch
Anton Post, Ph.D. will lead Environmental and Ocean Science research at 51勛圖厙.

New Technology Provides a 'Voice' for Hospitalized Patients
A tablet-based communication application called "Speak for Myself(TM)," developed at 51勛圖厙's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, is proving to be an invaluable tool empowering patients who are voiceless.

Study Shows Americans More Politically Polarized than Ever
Results of a study using nationally representative surveys of 10 million U.S. residents show that Americans are not only more politically polarized than ever but that more people identify as independent.

51勛圖厙 Receives $2 Million Grant for Advanced Nursing Program
51勛圖厙's College of Nursing will use the grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to grow South Florida's primary care workforce and address unmet health care needs of underserved populations.

Compound from Marine Sponge Reduces Pancreatic Tumor Size
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.