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NSU Dental Students Discuss Give Kids A Smile Day on NBC 6
WTVJ NBC 6’s “6 in the Mix” program featured Adam Saltz and Kelly Cundy, the student organizers of NSU College of Dental Medicine’s Give Kids A Smile Day to preview the event that serves more than 500 children from throughout South Florida. NSU was selected by the American Dental Association…
NSU College of Dental Medicine to Kick Off National Gives Kids A Smile® Program
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) College of Dental Medicine is expected to provide pro-bono dental services to more than 500 children and special needs patients in South Florida to help kick off the ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) Day program. NSU was selected by the ADA Foundation as the…
Dr. Johannes W. Vieweg Named Founding Dean of NSU College of Allopathic Medicine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) President Dr. George Hanbury announced the appointment of Johannes W. Vieweg, M.D., FACS, as founding dean of NSU’s College of Allopathic Medicine at the university’s Board of Trustees January meeting. The new college is aiming to welcome its first…
NSU names Founding Dean of College of Allopathic Medicine
NSU President Dr. George Hanbury announced the appointment of Johannes W. Vieweg, M.D., FACS, as founding dean of NSU’s College of Allopathic Medicine at the university’s Board of Trustees January meeting. The new college is aiming to welcome its first class of M.D. candidates in 2018, subject to achieving…
Research Spotlight: NSU Researcher Studying Potential Invasive Species in Southern Gulf of Mexico
In fairytales, it’s usually the damsel who is in distress. When it comes to the marine world, however, it seems it’s the damsel that can cause some distress. Damselfish are some of the most beautiful fishes in the ocean, and that’s why they are so attractive to those who want…
Nova Southeastern Researcher Studying Potential Invasive Species in Southern Gulf of Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – In fairytales, it’s usually the damsel who is in distress. When it comes to the marine world, however, it seems it’s the damsel that can cause some distress. Damselfish are some of the most beautiful fishes in the ocean, and that’s why…
NSU Health Professions Division to Host Research Day, Feb. 12
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Health Professions Division (HPD) will host its biennial Research Day on Friday, February 12 to showcase its health, medical and biotechnology research. The event is open to the public and will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in the Terry Building (HPD) on NSU’s…
NSU Recognizes Distinguished Alumni
NSU honored 14 outstanding graduates at the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony at NSU’s Grande Oaks Golf Club. The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards are the highest and most prestigious honor that NSU bestows upon its graduates. The program recognizes alumni who have realized their potential around the world by…
Researcher Spotlight: Formulating Opioid Dosage Forms with Abuse-Deterrent Features
Hossein Omidian, Ph.D., is a professor at NSU’s College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He and his research team are developing technologies (patent-pending) to formulate opioid dosage forms with abuse-deterrent features. These technologies will help prevent drug tampering and abuse, which can increase the speed of drug absorption via…
NSU Hosts 14th Annual Faculty Reception
The NSU Libraries recently hosted its 14th Annual Faculty Reception to show appreciation to the faculty for their contributions to NSU. Lydia Acosta, Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, kicked-off the event which helps faculty from across all colleges to get to know each other. This year’s…
Nova Southeastern University to Recognize Distinguished Alumni
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ** Excellent Photo & Story Opportunity ** FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will salute 14 outstanding graduates at the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony, the highest and most prestigious honor that NSU bestows upon its graduates. The program recognizes alumni who have realized…
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness (SIDS) Month
Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention October is SIDS Awareness Month. Learn more about infant deaths from SIDS and other causes, and take action to reduce the risk. Start by always placing babies on their backs to sleep. Understanding the Problem About 3,500 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly each…
For the third year in a row, NBC 6 chose Nova Southeastern University as one of its colleges to highlight for its annual College Week series. Pasted below is the coverage of NSU’s proactive efforts to thwart the lionfish invasion by researchers at the Halmos College of Natural Sciences…
Nova Southeastern University to Host Annual A Day for Children Health Fair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will once again welcome families to its annual “A Day for Children” health fair, scheduled for this fall. Children ages 15 years and younger (including infants and toddlers), along with their families, are invited to attend this year’s…
NSU to host Annual A Day for Children Health Fair
NSU will once again welcome families to its annual “A Day for Children” health fair, scheduled for this fall. Children ages 15 years and younger (including infants and toddlers), along with their families, are invited to attend this year’s event, which is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m, Sunday,…
Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine Offers Monthly Seminars
NSU College of Medicine’s Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine (INIM) will host its monthly Research Seminar Series on the first Friday of the month. New for the fall term: All seminars will be broadcast to regional campuses. Join us in the Chancellor’s Dining room of Terry Building at 12:00-1:30 p.m. as…
NSU Faculty Member Elected to Board of Syrian American Medical Society of South Florida
Mutasem Rawas-Qalaji, B.Pharm., Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutics at NSU’s College of Pharmacy, was among five members elected to the Board of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) of South Florida. Previously, Qalaji was president and a board member for the Syrian American Council (SAC) of South Florida. During his…
NSU to Host Kickoff for National Give Kids A Smile Day Program
The ADA (American Dental Association) Foundation recently announced that NSU will serve as the kickoff location for the national 2016 Give Kids A Smile program in February. “We’re thrilled,” said Dr. Linda C. Niessen, dean of NSU College of Dental Medicine. “The students already have plans to make the program…
NSU Researcher Spotlight: Anxiety Treatment, OCD and Related Disorders
Jedidiah Siev, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in Nova Southeastern University’s College of Psychology and is the Director of NSU’s Anxiety Treatment Center (ATC) and OCD and Related Disorders (NORD) Program. Siev completed a post-doctoral fellowship and pre-doctoral internship at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School, following…
NSU Dental Grant Featured on Autism Speaks Home Page
Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, featured a $3.4 grant secured by Romer Ocanto, D.D.S., M.S., CAGS, chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at NSU’s College of Dental Medicine, to train dentists to care for patients with autism on its website. Click here to read the…