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Summer 2023

Using AI to Predict Opioid Use Disorder

Study reveals important ways to improve transparency and reproducibility of useful machine learning models applied to opioid use disorder prediction.

Designing a Multi-class Cancer Diagnostic Tool

Researchers in FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science study a potentially less invasive diagnostic tool for early cancer detection.

Discovery of Barriers to Breast Screenings Among Black Women

Research shows suboptimal utilization of annual screening mammograms among low-income Black women and several reported barriers.

Mating Calls of Groupers

Scientists recorded grouper mating calls and discovered changes in their spawning behavior.

Lagoon Faces Environmental Distress

Study shows sewage, not fertilizer, fueling nitrogen surge in Indian River Lagoon.

DNA Uncovers the Rays' Diet

Researchers help reveal the whitespotted eagle ray dining desires differ by region.

Insights and Updates at Luncheon

FAU sponsored a recent event coordinated by the St. Lucie Economic Development Council that showcased updates, discoveries and the impact of life sciences in the Treasure Coast region and beyond. Gregg Fields, Ph.D., interim vice president for research at FAU, spoke as an expert panelist, providing an overview of FAU's current research institutes and initiatives and offering insights into how primary academic research, research training and scientific breakthroughs contribute to economic development.

FAU Tech Runway Announces Its 12th Venture Class

FAU Tech Runway recently accepted 16 companies to participate in the 12th cohort of its Venture Program. The program provides the most promising startups and talented entrepreneurs in South Florida with an opportunity to join a year-long program that offers resources from FAU's Innovation and Business Development pipeline and more.

Statewide Summit

Members of the Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida Atlantic University, from left: George Gadson, James Deam, Jackie Ramirez, Annette Gray, Carole Hart, all consultants, Sandra Marin Ruiz, regional director, Andrea JohnBaptiste, consultant, Teri Takahashi, business manager, Jazmine Loiselle, Taynara Rollins, Sara Alshareef, Rafael Cruz and J.J. Raju, all consultants, recently attended the Small Business Success Summit in Fort Lauderdale, where business owners and partners from various industries gathered to collaborate on strategies for achieving entrepreneurial excellence.

The four-day summit brought together representatives from the state’s multiple Small Business Development Centers. Keynote speakers shared insights and inspiration from journeys of growth and resilience.

Science in Seconds:

New Series Spotlights FAU Research - in Seconds

FAU's Research Communications team is launching a new short video series called Science in Seconds.

Each episode showcases the cutting-edge research, scholarship and creative activity happening across the colleges - all in less than 60 seconds.

If you're interested in being part of this new series, connect with the Research Communications team today and show the world what you're working on for a better tomorrow.

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