College of Medicine

FSU receives $14.5M from National Institutes of Health to foster faculty diversity in health sciences research

Published: | 2:30 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

A team of Florida State University researchers from the College of Nursing, College of Medicine and College of Arts & Sciences has received a $14.5 million National Institutes of Health grant to build a diverse community of early career researchers committed to improving mental health and chronic disease prevention and management. The university will use the funding to create the […]

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FSU College of Medicine researcher will study spread of HIV with $6.5 million NIH grant

Published: | 2:49 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

The Florida State University College of Medicine has received a $6.5 million National Institutes of Health grant to look at slowing the spread of HIV in young adults, the only demographic where infection rates are rising. Though new HIV cases increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, the overall number has been slashed by half over the […]

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FSU College of Medicine research links personality traits and hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease

Published: | 3:00 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

New research from the Florida State University College of Medicine found that changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease are often visible early on in individuals with personality traits associated with the condition. The study focused on two traits previously linked to the risk of dementia: neuroticism, which measures a predisposition for negative emotions, […]

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FSU experts available to comment for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Published: | 11:52 am | Posted in: Expert Pitches

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on the causes of and treatments for the second most common cancer among American women. About one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer sometime in her life, according to the American Cancer Society. Florida State University experts are available to […]

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FSU researchers find sense of purpose associated with better memory

Published: | 10:58 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Add an improved memory to the list of the many benefits that accompany having a sense of purpose in life. A new study led by Florida State University researchers showed a link between an individual’s sense of purpose and their ability to recall vivid details. The researchers found that while both a sense of purpose […]

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FSU research team awarded $3.1M NIH grant to address racial inequities in health care

Published: | 12:05 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

A team of Florida State University researchers has received a National Institutes of Health Director’s Transformative Research Award worth $3.1 million to investigate racial inequities in the nation’s health-care system. The award is the first of its kind to be administered by the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities, part of the NIH. […]

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FSU internal medicine residency program earns accreditation

Published: | 5:22 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

The Florida State University College of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program at Cape Coral Hospital/Lee Health has received initial accreditation and approval to begin recruiting its first class of residents, who are expected to begin training on July 1, 2022. “Our mission is to graduate capable and efficient internists who are life-long learners, committed to […]

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FSU Social Work study explores how COVID-19 influenced decisions of resource-limited mothers

Published: | 10:52 am | Posted in: Education & Society

The unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has left many families feeling vulnerable. A new Florida State University study suggests single mothers have been put in a particularly tough spot when choosing childcare or schooling. Melissa Radey, a professor in the College of Social Work, and Joedrecka Brown Speights, a professor in the College of […]

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FSU symposium to explore substance use disorder curriculum and community behavioral health in Florida

Published: | 11:37 am | Posted in: Education & Society

A group of Florida State University researchers is bringing together experts from around the country for a one-day symposium focused on substance use disorder. The Center for the Study and Promotion of Communities, Families and Children at Florida State University is hosting “Substance Use Disorder Symposium: Emerging Trends and Critical Issues” in collaboration with the Florida […]

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FSU expert available to comment for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Published: | 9:07 am | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Suicide is a complex public health issue with far-reaching impacts. The National Alliance on Mental Illness recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to focus on the causes and treatments of this disease. Florida State University expert Dr. F. Andrew Kozel is available to comment to media about suicide and the latest medical […]

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FSU expert available to discuss vaccine hesitancy

Published: | 9:00 am | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine is continuing, but some people are hesitant to get vaccinated against the disease. Dr. Christie Alexander, an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Rural Health in the Florida State University College of Medicine and a past president of the Florida Academy of Family Physicians, recently participated in […]

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FSU College of Medicine recognized for undergraduate pipeline program

Published: | 8:30 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

A Florida State University College of Medicine program is the recipient of the 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The program — Undergraduate Science Students Together Reaching Instructional Diversity and Excellence (USSTRIDE) — is an extension of the College of Medicine’s pipeline outreach program (SSTRIDE), which identifies middle school and […]

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