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May 1, 2019
Is Amayloid Precursor Protein the Cause for Alzheimer's Disease?

A team of neuroscientists, led by  FAU ’s  Brain Institute ,  sought to answer a fundamental question in their quest to combat Alzheimer’s disease — “Is amyloid precursor protein the mastermind behind Alzheimer’s disease or is it just an accomplice?” READ MORE .

The study was recently published in the journal   Neurobiology of Disease .
Researcher Named to Blue-Green Algae Task Force

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday the appointments of five expert researchers and leading scientists to the newly established Blue-Green Algae Task Force. One of those experts is Harbor Branch  Executive Director  Jim Sullivan, Ph.D. READ MORE.

Sullivan also recently participated in a special panel and premiere screening of the  Changing Seas  upcoming episode “Toxic Waters” on Earth Day at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science.

The episode that will air on PBS in June features several Harbor Branch scientists that are working to understand what causes harmful algal blooms, how they impact us, and how we can stop them. LEARN MORE .
FAU Researcher of the Year Named

Joshua Voss, Ph.D., was recently named an FAU Researcher of the Year.

Florida Atlantic University's Vice President of Research Daniel Flynn, left, presented Voss, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute  assistant professor, with the prestigious Researcher of the Year award during the university’s 50th annual Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 17. READ MORE .
Top IRB Professional Certification Earned

Ximena Levy, M.D., M.P.H., associate director, Human Research Protection Program, recently received her certification as an IRB Professional (CIP). This is a certification initiative for individuals working with IRBs and was developed by the Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research. The CIP credential was developed to promote ethical research practices and programs by ensuring that professionals charged with their administration have demonstrated an advanced level of knowledge, understanding and experience.
Reminders
Unlock the Power of FAU's Research Hub

Connect, collaborate and find research funding by joining the hundreds of faculty and students who have signed up for the FAU Research Hub.

The hub is a new web and mobile platform that connects researchers with students, collaborators and funding opportunities. Investigators are encouraged to post projects in just minutes.  LEARN MORE .
Recent Sponsored Research Awards
Investigator Name and Project
Sponsor Name and Total Anticipated Funding
Madasamy Arockiasamy
MUREP Aerospace Academy for Engaging Future Explorers in South Florida with Grades 6-12 NASA STEM Education
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
$322,187
Gregory Macelod
Molecular Mechansim of Synapse Assembly and Function
Brown University
$155,786
Janet Wyneken
Sea Turtle Support Fund
FAU Foundation/Royal Caribbean Sea Turtle Support Fund
$121,875
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