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Researcher looks at genetic risk factors for brain inflammation
What roles do genes, age and sex play in brain inflammation found in Alzheimer’s Disease
March 7, 2021
Study discovers how primordial bacteria adapted to arsenic, could help researchers understand human disease caused by arsenic exposure
Researchers studied how primordial bacteria adapted to exposure. This could improve our understanding of human exposure to arsenic and the diseases it causes.
March 7, 2021

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International experts discuss COVID-19 vaccines at FIU symposium
The Global Health Consortium within the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work and the Office of the President hosted a virtual symposium focused on COVID-19 vaccines.
March 3, 2021
Feb. 26 FIU Global Experts’ Summit on COVID-19 to welcome thousands of online attendees
World health leaders will share the latest information around COVID-19 vaccines with an international audience.
February 23, 2021
Nurse who frequently deploys to disasters pursues online master's so she can be even more amazing
A critical care nurse who accompanies sick children to specialty facilities, Wendy Wheeler also serves on one of the federal government’s Disaster Medical Assistance Teams.
February 19, 2021
Rare opportunity: Sophomores gain early acceptance to medical school
Participants in the Honors College's Early Assurance Program are considered for guaranteed admission at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
February 16, 2021
Poor nutrition can have dire consequences
After her own experience with stunted growth, this graduate student is on a mission to educate others about the importance of healthy food choices.
February 2, 2021
FIU starts COVID-19 vaccinations
On Jan. 13, the university began administering vaccinations to FIU health care faculty and staff with direct patient contact—and faculty, staff and students 65 and older.
January 13, 2021