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April 10, 2019

Collaboration Aims to Treat Strokes Two researchers have developed a breakthrough procedure for stroke that significantly reduces stroke-related disability and death with an FDA-approved drug called granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF). GCSF could be a powerful growth factor because of its ability to preserve the central nervous system, suppress cell death and at the same time elicit neurogenesis as well as angiogenesis, according to researchers Jang-Yen (John) Wu, Ph.D., left, professor of biomedical science at FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine and member of FAU's Brain Institute, and Brian Snelling, M.D., chief of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery and medical director of the Marilyn and Stanley Barry Center for Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute and Boca Raton Regional Hospital. READ MORE .

Marine Renewable Energy Director Highlights Ocean Energy Gabriel Alsenas, director of Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center and director of core facilities for FAU's Division of Research, was recently appointed treasurer for the International Electrotechnical Commission for Renewable Energy, which is an international certification and assessment body that regulates wind, solar and marine equipment technical standard applications. Alsenas also testified before the Florida House Energy and Utilities subcommittee about ocean energy, where he spoke about his ocean-current clean energy project in Lake Worth.

New Tool Gauges Rural Older Adults' Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Researchers from FAU's College of Nursing recently developed a tool called "Basic Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease (AD)" (BKAD), to address the need to measure and assess AD knowledge in rural and underserved communities. The survey, published in Aging & Mental Health Journal, consists of 32 items based on topics related to symptoms, risk factors, screening, prevention, treatment and care. READ MORE .

Neuroscientist Hosts Annual Cavefish Meeting Alex Keene, Ph.D., left, an associate professor of biological sciences in  the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science,  recently organized the sixth annual Astyanax International Meeting in Mexico, bringing together international labs to present and discuss research that utilizes cavefish as a model system for understanding the genetic basis of trait evolution. Johanna Kowalko, Ph.D., middle, and Erik Duboue, Ph.D., both assistant professors of biology in the  Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College  and trainees from the Cavefish Tri-Lab presented their research using the blind Mexican cavefish. READ MORE.

Reminders

Unlock the Power of FAU's Research Hub Connect, collaborate and find research funding by joining the hundreds of faculty and students who have signed up for the FAU Research Hub. The hub is a new web and mobile platform that connects researchers with students, collaborators and funding opportunities. Investigators are encouraged to post projects in just minutes.   LEARN MORE . Win an iPad! Staff, faculty and students are invited to submit innovative ideas to communicate the importance of research. All ideas for any field are welcome. Top ideas in two categories (one for students, another for staff and faculty) will win prizes, including an iPad! Deadline is April 29.  To learn more, or submit your idea, click  here .

Recent Sponsored Research Awards

Investigator Name and Project

Sponsor Name and Total Anticipated Funding

Ata Sarajedini A Challenge to dSph Formation Models: Are the Most Isolated Local Group dSph Galaxies Truly Old?

Space Telescope Science Institute $67,890

Maria Ordonez Bridging the Gap: Providing Specialized Dementia Care and Supportive Services through Community Partnerships - Expansion (BGDCS-CP-E)

DHHS: Administration for Community Living $391,120

Behnaz Ghoraani Technology-based Systems to Measure Dual-task (Motor-cognitive) Performance as a Biomarker for Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease

Florida Department of Health $94,709

Annual Employee Service Awards TODAY , 2-4 p.m. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Boca Raton Campus NSF CAREER Award Workshops 10-11:30 a.m. April 12, Building AD-10, room 207 Explore FAU: Call for Volunteers 7 a.m.-2 p.m. April 13, FAU Expo Florida Israel Institute Lecture: 'Are Drones Taking Over?' 1:1 -2:30 p.m. April 15, EE-96 room 106 FAU Wave Awards Ceremony 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 15, Acura Club FAU Stadium

The State of Harmful Algal Blooms in South Florida and the Indian River Lagoon 9:30-11 a.m. April 16, Osher Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus BRAD: A Universe of Caring in Biomedical Research with Joe T. Bielitzki, MS, DVM noon-2 p.m. April 18, College of Medicine, room 128, Boca Raton Campus NSF's Spring 2019 Grants Conference May 20-21, Universal City, Los Angeles, Calf. More events here

Department of Defense Autism Research Program Due: May 1, 2019 National Institute of Justice: Research and Evaluation on White-Collar Crime: Health Care and Elder Fraud Due: May 2, 2019 Florida Division of Cultural Affairs: Specific Cultural Projects *Limited Submission Due: June 3 NIH Director’s Pioneer Award Due: Sept. 9 Limited Submissions

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