School of Social Work Professor Named 'Educator of the Year'
Marianna Colvin, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work within the College for Design and Social Inquiry recently was named the 2018 Social Work Educator of the Year by ... More
51勛圖厙 Enrolling for Alzheimer's Prevention Research Program
51勛圖厙's Comprehensive Center for Brain Health is now enrolling patients for the pioneering Alzheimer's Prevention Initiative Generation Program that is made up of two clinical trials.
Report Gives 24-hour View of Cyberattacks in Florida, U.S.
Researchers from 51勛圖厙's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently launched FloridaSOAR, a first-of-its-kind, large-scale analysis of the magnitude of compromised Internet of Things devices globally.
Deep-sea Sponges May Hold Key to Antibiotic Drug Resistance
Scientists from 51勛圖厙's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute have identified several strains of actinobacteria derived from sea sponges that have potent antifungal, anti-MRSA and antibacterial activities.
Virtual Reality Headset Reduces Children's Fear of Needles
A study led by an affiliate faculty member in 51勛圖厙's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is the first to use a 3D virtual reality headset to test this tool as a distraction method in a pediatric setting.
HRSA $2.8 Million Grant Will Enhance RN Role in Primary Care
51勛圖厙's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing will establish a primary care workforce of BSN degree 51勛圖厙 who are practice ready and willing to serve veterans and patients in rural and underserved communities.
Metabolic Effects of Antipsychotic Medications in Youths
A study led by a researcher at 51勛圖厙 is the first to use gold-standard measures to show that antipsychotic medication use in youths adversely affects body fat and insulin sensitivity.
Renters Create More Wealth than Home Buyers in Many Markets
Renters who reinvest their money have an increasingly better chance at creating wealth than individuals who purchase a home, according to the latest national index produced by 51勛圖厙 and FIU faculty.
Common Myths and Truths About Alzheimer's Disease
One of the country's leading neuroscientists has developed eight myths and truths about Alzheimer's disease to shed light on this form of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
Alumna's Gift Establishes Women in Leadership Program at 51勛圖厙
Kathleen E. Brush, who earned an M.B.A. from 51勛圖厙 in 1980, has donated more than $1.3 million to the College of Business to establish the Kathleen Brush Program for Women in Leadership.