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With NIH support, FSU sleep detective taking closer look at human clock genes

Published: October 9, 2019 | 2:50 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

The phrase “like clockwork” suggests that clocks never go haywire. But they do. So do the internal clocks that are supposed to keep ticking to the beat of Earth’s 24-hour circadian rhythms. When our own rhythms are disrupted, one result is often a sleep disorder — which, over time, can lead to serious health consequences. […]

FSU professor receives $4.6M grant to establish center focused on older adults with cognitive impairment

Published: September 27, 2019 | 11:11 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

A Florida State University psychology professor is leading a team of researchers who have received a $4.6 million grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research to establish a center aimed at developing technologies to improve the lives of older adults. Walter Boot, professor in FSU’s Department of Psychology and a […]

FSU researchers receive $1.19M NIH grant to understand evolution of critical cellular processes

Published: September 24, 2019 | 1:15 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

A team of Florida State University researchers has received a $1.19 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to use molecular archaeology to investigate the evolution of critical cellular processes that often go awry in human diseases, including diabetes. Brian Miller, professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Carl Whittington, assistant in research in the […]

FSU research team receives $2.9 million to examine early detection of dementia

Published: September 3, 2019 | 11:18 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

A team of Florida State University researchers has received a $2.9 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to identify new ways to detect and treat age-related cognitive decline and dementia. Professor of Psychology Walter Boot and Assistant Professor of Computer Science Shayok Chakraborty will lead a multidisciplinary team of researchers investigating the challenges […]

A fruitful endeavor: Researcher examines berry polyphenols as potential treatment for cardiovascular treatment

Published: August 30, 2019 | 1:43 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

A Florida State University researcher is examining how the polyphenol compounds found in blackberries could be used to help fight the buildup of artery plaque. Gloria Salazar, associate professor of nutrition, has received $805,409 from the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program at the Florida Department of Health to look at the protective effects […]

Researcher receives $2.9M from NIH to examine peripheral artery disease

Published: August 29, 2019 | 9:32 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

A Florida State University researcher has received a $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a more effective treatment and diagnosis process for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that afflicts 8.5 million people in the United States. “At the end of the day, can we do something to help these […]

High-protein snacks no problem for active women

Published: August 28, 2019 | 8:51 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Physically active women who have foresworn bedtime snacks should feel no fear cracking open the cupboards after sundown for a protein-rich treat, according to new Florida State University-led research. In a study of women weight lifters, nutrition scientists at FSU showed that protein consumption before bed compared to protein consumption during the day does not […]

College of Medicine’s Bridge Program recognized as diverse and inspiring for STEM students

Published: August 21, 2019 | 3:06 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

The Florida State University College of Medicine’s Bridge Program has been honored for demonstrating that the school’s mission statement is more than just words. The Bridge program recently received a 2019 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The award goes annually to “programs that encourage and inspire a new generation of […]

FSU and UF receive $29 million to speed discoveries leading to better health

Published: July 30, 2019 | 12:24 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

The University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute, in partnership with Florida State University, has been awarded $29 million to speed research discoveries that will lead to improved health for people living in the nation’s third-largest state. UF and FSU will expand their research partnership with the five-year award, which is funded by the […]

College of Medicine receives $3.75M grant to continue improving care for older adults in Florida

Published: July 29, 2019 | 11:19 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

The FSU College of Medicine has partnered with national, state and local stakeholders to strengthen the capacity of community organizations to improve care and support for Florida's aging population.

With a $3.75 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Department of Geriatrics at the Florida State University College of Medicine will help shape the future of health care in Florida. Florida’s older adult population will number almost 7 million by 2040 and is typically challenged by chronic illness and […]

College of Medicine’s ‘What if?’ questions could help Florida communities tackle cancer disparities

Published: July 23, 2019 | 10:28 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Imagine that a health-conscious benefactor, alarmed because substantially more black women than white women are dying from breast cancer in your community, donated a new mammography van. Smart gift, right? Not necessarily, says Florida State University researcher George Rust, a professor of behavioral sciences and social medicine. It’s possible that the screening rates among […]

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