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Groundbreaking Treatment for Brain Disorders
Delray Medical Center and FAU’s Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-Health) recently worked together in a collaborative FDA-approved clinical trial using focused ultrasound technology, a new tool in the medical field.
The ultrasound is used to cross the blood-brain barrier to treat Alzheimer's disease and similar brain disorders. Read more.
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Undergraduate Researcher of the Year
Steven Shatkhin, an undergraduate student in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, recently earned the Researcher of the Year Award from FAU's Office of Undergraduate Research.
Shatkhin's work uses mouse models to identify novel mechanisms that might contribute to neuropsychiatric disease risk. His mentors are Adele Stewart, Ph.D., research assistant professor, College of Medicine, and Randy Blakely, Ph.D., executive director, FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute. Learn more.
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Empowering Students as Community Changemakers
The Kenan Social Engagement Program at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University announced the 2023 scholarship recipients. The funds help launch social ventures the students conceptualized and planned in the Fall 2022 semester in a social entrepreneurship course taught by program co-directors Timothy Steigenga, Ph.D., professor of political science and Christopher Strain, Ph.D., professor of American studies, both at the Honors College.
Winners include, from left:
- Mariam Rizvi for her venture to address the educational crisis in South Asia, where women and girls experience significant educational barriers.
- Lauren Reynolds to fund her venture to address the lack of easy access to quality mental healthcare for adolescents.
- Gabby Ruiz for her idea to design a venture that provides proper veterinary care to pets adopted during the pandemic.
Learn about the program.
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Let's Play Ball
Julie Pilitsis, Ph.D., MD, center, threw the opening pitch at the FAU Health Day at the Marlins and Cardinals Spring training game at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter, in early March.
Pilitsis is the dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and vice president for Medical Affairs and professor of neurosurgery at Florida Atlantic University.
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BioFlorida at Brain Institute
BioFlorida Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Chapter recently held a networking event at the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute.
Bethany Stanhope, Ph.D., above, executive director of academic affairs at FAU Jupiter and chapter co-chair, introduced Julie Pilitsis, Ph.D., MD, dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and vice president for Medical Affairs. Dean Pilitsis shared advances in neuroscience at FAU.
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The Value of Internships
Justin Perry, Ph.D., dean, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, recently moderated a conversation with panelists about the value of internships in our communities at the Palm Beach North Chamber Business Before Hours: Building the Internship Pipeline for Undergraduate Students.
Panelists includes:
- Julia Dattolo, CEO and president, CareerSource Palm Beach County
- Don Hearing, owner and managing partner, Cotleur & Hearing Landscape Architecture
- Michael Reed, manager of translational research, VoLo Health Foundation
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Community Foundation Luncheon
Randy Blakely, Ph.D., executive director, FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, was the keynote speaker at the 10th annual founder's luncheon of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin counties.
In his presentation, titled, "A Path to Better Brain Health: Hope From My Family to Yours," Blakely discussed advancing solutions for brain disorders.
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'Soul of an Octopus'
Sy Montgomery, center, author and naturalist, recently spoke and autographed copies of her book, "The Soul of an Octopus," at the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute.
From left, front, Chelsea Bennice, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, and Montgomery; back row, Nicole Baganz, Ph.D., director of community engagement and programming, FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, Katherine Murphy, CEO National Alliance on Mental Illness for Palm Beach County, Randy Blakely, Ph.D., executive director, FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, Lindsey White, CDO, Hanley Foundation, and Vassilia Binensztok, Ph.D., owner, Juno Counseling and Wellness.
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Walking for Autism
FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (SNBI) raised more than $1,000 to support autism research, education and service during the annual Autism Speaks Walk in West Palm Beach, Fla.
The SNBI Neurosquad team, which provides hands on neuroscience experiences for youth, walked in partnership with FAU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities as part of the Brainy Days program.
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Brainy Days Finale
The monthlong Brainy Days celebration concluded with an educational event called "When Science Links with the Arts: Research and Alternative Therapies for Parkinson’s and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases.”
Featured speakers included Beth Elgort, Mind, Music and Movement Foundation; Randy, Blakely, Ph.D., executive director, FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute; Julie Pilitsis, Ph.D., MD, FAU College of Medicine; and Henriette van Praag, Ph.D., Brain Institute. The event included a special performance by the Voices of Parkinson’s Chorus, as well as movement, dance and meditation demonstrations.
Mind, Music, & Movement Foundation for Neurological Disorders, classes are slated to begin late spring at the Brain Institute. The classes include dance for fluidity, yoga and movement.
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New Masterminds Magazine Hits the Streets
Read all the latest news inside the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute's annual publication, Masterminds magazine - online and in print. Read more.
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Florida Atlantic Magazine
The Fall 2022 issue of the Florida Atlantic magazine is now available online.
Check out the celebration of news from around the university, including groundbreaking research, student achievements and alumni success stories.
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Explore key Jupiter campus locations and learn about life as a Wilkes Honors College student without leaving your home.
The virtual tour takes visitors through the John D. MacArthur Campus, world-class research facilities and the Jupiter community with nearby beaches.
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FAU's Division of Research’s 2021-22 Annual Momentum Report underscores the university's meteoric growth in research over the last five years, driven by faculty expertise, best-in-class facilities and innovative collaborations with premier partners.
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