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¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Schmidt College of Medicine building on Boca Raton campus
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will develop a targeted approach to eliminate the guesswork in medication management to reduce the risk of adverse drug events - particularly dangerous falls.
Michael R. Dobbs, M.D., and Ann Wood at the second annual 'FairfaxWood Amyloid Related Diseases Summit'
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently hosted the summit, bringing together top scientists from North America and Europe to discuss the latest amyloid research and advancements.
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¼ø»ÆÊ¦app has been ranked among the 2025 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
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¼ø»ÆÊ¦app and Sancilio Team Up on Therapy for Inherited Blindness
January 30, 2017
Researchers from ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app 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 ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app 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 ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app 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 ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
Former NBA Player Inducted into Halls of Fame
November 16, 2016
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app'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
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app 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.
Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Announced
October 13, 2016
Phillip Boiselle, M.D., a leader in thoracic imaging and innovation, will serve as dean of ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine effective in January 2017. He comes to ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app from Harvard Medical School.
Boynton Beach High Students Train at ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Simulation Center
September 30, 2016
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.
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Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
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777 Glades Road, BC-71
Boca Raton, FL 33431