Florida’s legislature established the scientific research group and has instituted universal genetic testing for newborns in unprecedented efforts to cure rare diseases, advance personalized medicine.
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- FIU named to new genetic medicine consortium
- FIU Health physicians now practicing under Baptist Health as part of FIU clinical and academic alliance
Starting July 7, physicians from FIU Health Faculty Group Practice are practicing as part of the Baptist Health Medical Group.
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- Stempel College Dean ranks among top scholars in the world
ScholarGPS ranks renowned neurotoxicologist Tomás R. Guilarte in the top 0.05% of scholars on lead poisoning research worldwide.
- Physical therapist mom devises game-changing upper-limb treatment for son
Amanda Thomas of the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences saw a need at home, but her work has potentially wide impact for other children with congenital upper-limb deficiencies.
- Breaking ground in brain science: Researchers win national awards for uncovering the dangers of manganese
The pair come out of FIU’s Brain, Behavior and the Environment Lab, led by Tomás R. Guilarte, which focuses on discovering the environmental causes of neurological diseases.
- Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient
Deficiency is highly prevalent in the U.S. and around the world. For youth approaching or experiencing puberty, it could lead to several health problems.
- The research must go on: A student learns to advocate for funding
A biomedical engineering Ph.D. candidate aims to educate others on the connection between scientific discovery and real-world impact.
- Perfect Match! FIU Medicine Class of 2025 celebrates Match Day
The cohort achieved the college's third consecutive 100% match rate, with each student securing a residency after graduation, a critical step in a budding physician's career.