In Florida, an estimated 17 people die every day from opioid abuse. To combat the issue, Attorney General Ashely Moody and Governor Ron DeSantis have created a new statewide task force. Heather Flynn, professor and vice-chair at the FSU College of Medicine was appointed to the taskforce. She hopes to focus on helping pregnant women who are addicted to opioids--something she says can cause life-long complications for the child. 

The College of Medicine’s ‘What if?’ questions could help Florida communities tackle cancer disparities. Backed by a $800,000 research grant, Florida State University researchers led by George Rust will use big-data analytics to bridge the gaps in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Dance Marathon at Florida State University presented the College of Medicine a check for more than $1 million to benefit children throughout Gadsden and Leon counties.

Florida State University’s annual Three Minute Thesis competition is an opportunity for doctoral students to practice explaining their work to a non-specialized audience, whether that’s a group of business executives, legislators who want to know more or a student’s curious grandparents at Thanksgiving dinner. Judges selected Alyssa Henderson, a doctoral student in the Department of Physics, and Sara Jones, a doctoral student in the College of Medicine's Department of Biomedical Sciences, as this year’s first-place winners. They each earned a $1,000 prize and advance to a regional competition. 

A discovery by Florida State University College of Medicine researcher Zucai Suo and his team is expected to open the door for new and more potent treatment options for people infected with the HIV virus and for others chronically ill with hepatitis B.

Amid the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, Christie Alexander, associate professor at the College of Medicine, says Americans should be more worried about the flu.

Sen. Travis Hutson (R-Palm Coast) wants to create state rules for clinics that offer stem-cell products and treatments. His proposal would require such clinics to be licensed by the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA). FSU College of Medicine Professor Cathy Levenson commented on the importance of regulation.

FSU President John Thrasher and Mayo Clinic representatives signed an agreement on Tuesday, Feb. 25 in Jacksonville to attract and retain top talent in the biomedical field. The collaborative education efforts will focus on medical innovation and promote a market-driven approach to create a highly trained workforce focused on taking medical technology from the research space to clinical practice.

Rather than feeling lonely, many people are reporting that they feel more supported by others during the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing orders, according to a recent nationwide study. WTIP spoke with one of the lead authors, Assistant Professor Martina Luchetti, about the research.

A study from the Florida State University College of Medicine found that social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic has not led to an overall increase in loneliness among Americans.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Health Report, hosted by Dr. Norman Swan, features significant medical research and developments, and the Department of Geriatrics' Dr. Damaris Aschwanden was recently featured! She discussed her and her colleagues' work published in the European Journal of Personality, Psychological and Behavioural Responses to Coronavirus Disease 2019: The Role of Personality. In the broadcast, Dr. Aschwanden describes their findings, explaining that personality can play a role in a person's response to prevention of COVID-19. Listen to the broadcast on Health Report's website.

When the pandemic hit, mental health professionals predicted lockdowns and social distancing would result in a wave of loneliness. But researchers who study loneliness, including the College of Medicine's Angelina Sutin, say that hasn't happened.

Zucai Suo, eminent professor & Dorian and John Blackmon Chair in Biomedical Science at the FSU College of Medicine, was featured on a podcast discussing the UK's Pfizer-Astrazeneca vaccination plan and uncertainties among the general public.

Associate Professor Christie Alexander was a guest on the Florida Medical Association's "Medicine, Curated" podcast. Alexander, an FMA Board member, discussed educating the next generation of family medicine physicians and the community.

What are some factors leading to disparities in care for our LGBTQ patients, and how do we keep them safe amid the pandemic? Dr. Jennifer Shu is joined by Dr. Ramiz Kseri, an Internist and Pediatrician and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at Florida State University College of Medicine, to discuss how the LGBTQ community is affected by COVID-19 and other health risks.

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Dean John P. Fogarty, M.D., and M.D. Class of 2023 student Gabrielle Yap Sam share their thoughts and memories of the White Coat Ceremony, which was held, August 5 at the Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.

Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is the most common form of focal epilepsy. Due to recent research from Florida State University, we might have a better understanding of the potential link between a specific protein and increased vulnerability to neurodegeneration among patients with this disorder. ReachMD host Dr. Andrew Wilner is joined by College of Medicine Department of Biomedical Sciences professor Sanjay Kumar to discuss this new discovery.