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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
June 17, 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.
June 17, 2021

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Alumnus studies genetic factors for Alzheimer’s disease
FIU graduate dedicates life to helping find treatments and cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.
June 11, 2021
Alumna working to ease hospital burnout during COVID-19
From fighting fires and counseling youth to helping hospitals during the pandemic, alumna Nicole Bramblett ’16 has dedicated her life to serving others.
May 20, 2021
Volunteering at FIU's COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Students are helping to run FIU's COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
May 18, 2021
Researchers intent on ending health disparities, elevating minorities and vulnerable communities
Faculty and students at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work are conducting transformative research and working firsthand with communities in need to reduce health inequities.
May 18, 2021
Associate professor to advise World Health Organization on new nutrient requirements for infants
FIU professor tapped to help WHO and FAO revise nutrient requirements for children.
May 17, 2021
How much sleep do you really need?
Your brain and body are active and doing important things while you sleep, like organizing nerve cells, regulating hormones, repairing cells and clearing out toxins.
May 10, 2021