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JUNE 2024

 

Prenatal Effects of Amphetamines


In a new study, published in the “International Journal of Molecular Sciences,” Florida Atlantic University researchers investigated the mechanisms underlying the long-term effects of prenatal exposure to addictive doses of amphetamine. The team was led by Lucia Carvelli, Ph.D., an associate professor of neuroscience at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College and a member of the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute. Using a tiny worm, C. elegans, they examined whether exposure to high doses of amphetamine during a key moment in prenatal development would alter brain development. Their results showed modifications that can cause behavioral changes in adult animals.


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Standout Start-up


A pair of Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College students successfully competed in e-Fest, an annual undergraduate entrepreneurship competition held at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis. Nicholas Moy and Rachel Kavalakatt developed a machine-learning backed glaucoma prescreening platform called Glaucova to provide affordable, accessible and instantaneous glaucoma screening ‑ one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the world. In all, the two secured roughly $16,000 in funding over the course of the competition, including coming in first place in the Innovation Challenge event where they were given a challenge and three hours to create an innovative business-based solution.


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Sea Turtle FAQ's


Sea turtle nesting season is currently underway in Southeast Florida. It is a busy time for biologists, wildlife management and others as they eagerly await signs of turtle movement in the sand. However, for many vulnerable and endangered sea turtle species, survival is an uphill battle. Loss of nesting habitat, high-traffic areas, rising temperatures and artificial lights are among factors that work against them. To arm the public with how they can help during this important sea turtle time, three internationally renowned Florida Atlantic researchers have compiled a list of best practices and answers to frequently asked questions.


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Community

 

Amyloid Related Diseases Summit


Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine recently hosted the inaugural “Amyloid Related Diseases Summit,” which brought together leading scientists in the field across North America and Europe to discuss the latest research and advancements in the study of amyloid-related diseases.


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Featured Event

 

Summer Research Symposium


Thursday, July 18

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

SR149

 

Events

 

Firecracker Walk/Run

Thursday, July 4, 7 a.m. to noon

Boca Raton campus

 

Resources

 
 

Masterminds


The new issue of Masterminds is here. Read all the latest news from

FAU Stiles-Nicholson

Brain Institute.


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Campus Virtual Tour 


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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Research Rising


FAU's Division of Research’s 2023 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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