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    South Florida  Jul 17, 2008
    Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook. Updated: July 16, 2008. (ESPN -- College Football News)

    UCF Med School seeks LEED silver certification  Jul 16, 2008
    The University of Central Florida College of Medicine classroom building is projected to cost $53. 3 million and the Burnett Biomedical Sciences building is projected to cost $68. (Orlando Business Journal)

    What's In Energy Drinks?  Jul 15, 2008
    By comparison, researchers at the University of Florida College of Medicine in 2003 analyzed 16-ounce servings of caffeinated coffee from specialty shops and found fluctuating readings. On one day, a Starbucks regular measured 259 milligrams and a Dunkin' Donuts regular had 143 milligrams of caffeine, according to a. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Melanoma Drug Boosts Recurrence-Free Survival  Jul 15, 2008
    "For the large group of patients with melanoma found in their sentinel node, we believe this regimen will be an attractive alternative to high-dose interferon. Some patients with macroscopic nodal disease who would not tolerate or accept high-dose interferon will also want to consider this approach," wrote Vernon Sondak, of the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, and Lawrence Flaherty, of the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Michigan. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)

    Best anti-aging trick? Start eating less  Jul 13, 2008
    Step-by-step Weiss' work advances the body of anti-aging knowledge, said Christy Carter, an aging researcher and assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine. "The more that scientists can demonstrate similar biological profiles between rodents and humans with regards to calorie restriction, the greater the possibility that lifespan extension will translate to human as well," Carter said. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Surgeon saw need, now heals in Iraq  Jun 26, 2008
    Steinberg, 55, is an associate professor of maxillofacial surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville who has been performing head, neck and jaw surgeries at Shands Jacksonville for 10 years. But recently, inspired by military recruiters who came to Shands to recruit some of his residents, Steinberg joined the Army Reserve and after training, volunteered for active duty. (Florida Times-Union)

    Law opens availability of 4-year degrees  Jun 17, 2008
    It also establishes the Florida College System Task Force, appointed by the Florida Commissioner of Education, to review policy and funding for colleges. Officials say the legislation will increase access to higher education degrees in fields where demand for educated workers exceeds the supply and save students and taxpayers money. (Orlando Business Journal)

    MySpace getting a facelift in effort to turn popularity into wealth  Jun 16, 2008
    Want to reach Florida college students who watch "Sportscenter" on ESPN. There are 10,680 on Facebook. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Around Town: See new recreation spot  Jun 14, 2008
    On May 16, Marshfield High School graduate (Class of 1995) Lori E. Burchell received a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Proud parents Allen and Judy Burchell were delighted to share this accomplishment with her, as they have been a strong support throughout the past four years. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    Crist signs bill providing more higher education  Jun 13, 2008
    The legislation establishes the Florida College System, which allows - under certain conditions - all of the state's community colleges to offer four-year bachelor's degrees. Tuition charged for the degrees has to be less than for those earned at Florida's state universities, a release stated. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)

    News from the virtual world  Jun 12, 2008
    For example, a project at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine will study an online role-playing game designed to teach recovering alcoholics how to avoid relapses. Other projects will test the effectiveness of video games in treating stroke victims, and promoting healthy diets and exercise. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    MPMS venue for Middle Tenn. String Orchestra Camp  Jun 11, 2008
    Ashley Barnett: Violin; B.A. in music from Florida College, served as concertmistress for the Florida College String Ensemble. She has a private music studio in Columbia and has taught for 18 years. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Democrats rally in suburban Delray  May 31, 2008
    "We should not have to do this to make our votes count," said Kevin Cho Tipton, South Florida vice president of the Florida College Democrats and a student at Florida Atlantic University. More local news. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Deltona awards $50,000 in scholarships  May 30, 2008
    The scholarships can be spent for tuition, fees and books at an accredited Florida college or university. Few cities in Florida, if any others, spent tax dollars on higher education. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Ragin' Cajuns stun Gators in World Series opener  May 30, 2008
    ESPN - Tankersley's solo homer propels upstart La. -Lafayette past Florida - College Sports. (ESPN -- College Sports)

    Scott Miller, 40; showed others how to live with rare disease  May 15, 2008
    Dr. David Weinstein, a specialist in the disease who practiced at Children's and who now directs the Glycogen Storage Disease Program at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, said: "Thousands of children have benefited from Scott's experience and his willingness to take part in research. The treatment that was tried on the boys in 1971 changed this from a fatal disease to one that people can do well with. The advances made through studies on Scott and Greg really became... (Boston Globe)

    MicroRNAs Appear Essential For Retinal Health  May 9, 2008
    D., an assistant professor of molecular genetics and microbiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Judging by our previous studies in limb development, I was expecting to see lots of immediate cell death in the retina. (Science Daily)

    Combined Physical And Genetic Map Finds Cancer's 'Ignition Key'  May 8, 2008
    "Dr. Czerniak has overcome these difficulties by utilizing the resources available at M. D. Anderson and employing the gene-mapping expertise of his group to uniquely characterize chromosomal regions involved in genomic imbalances, particularly those involved in progression of precancerous conditions to clinically aggressive bladder cancer. "These findings will accelerate the development of clinically useful biomarkers for the early detection, surveillance, and clinical management of bladder... (Science Daily)

    Parachuting dog helped win WWII  May 2, 2008
    Their research, which involved at least one parachuting dog, and the technology it initiated was a key to the Allied victory in the air, says Jay B. Dean of the University of South Florida College of Medicine. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Embryonic Stem Cells Turned Into Three Types of Heart Cells  May 2, 2008
    "They're showing that different 'recipes' can induce different types of cardiac cells," said Paul Sanberg, director of the Center for Aging and Brain Repair at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa. In this way, the researchers were able to isolate heart progenitor cells then coax them into three different types of heart cells, called cardiomyocytes, which make up functioning heart muscle. (MEDLINEplus)

    Curiosity could kill the cat  Apr 19, 2008
    Pet poisoning by plants is a common problem, often not recognized and likely underreported, said David Barber, from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine's Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology. Because of Florida's climate, more than 500 of the 850 or so recognized species of poisonous plants can be found in the state, he said. (Florida Times-Union)

     Glover, Moody announce engagement  Apr 17, 2008
    The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Trumann High School and a 2006 graduate of Florida College. She currently is working at Unico Bank in Trumann. (Truman Democrat, AR)

    Historical Look At Physiology And WWII Air War  Apr 14, 2008
    11, 2008) World War II-era physiologists helped solve physiological problems related to flight, research that helped pave the way for an Allied victory in the air, according to Jay B. Dean, of the University of South Florida College of Medicine. See also. (Science Daily)

    FAU Wellness Triathlon  Apr 14, 2008
    Christina Ingraham, of Palm Beach Gardens, gets a massage from Danielle Bastion, student at Florida College of Natural Health, at the end of the 17th annual Florida Atlantic University Wellness Triathlon at Spanish River Park in Boca Raton Sunday. Over 700 triathletes competed in the quarter mile swim, ten mile bike and 3. (The Palm Beach Post)

    DBCC wants in on state college program  Apr 11, 2008
    Those schools and the two-year colleges would be part of what's being called the Florida college system. But since lawmakers announced a three-school pilot program made up of St. Petersburg College, Okaloosa-Walton College and Indian River College, other community colleges, including Daytona Beach Community College, have been jockeying with the help of local representatives to join the club. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Neighbors in the News  Apr 6, 2008
    Gombar is a business major at Central Florida College and the manager of factory service and sales at Emergency One in Ocala, Fla. KRABBENHOFT-TOTTON. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Coral snake antivenin supply is dangerously low  Apr 5, 2008
    Respirator care for a dog costs about $1,000 for the first day and $800 for each subsequent day, said Carsten Bandt, a veterinarian and assistant professor of critical care and emergency at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Bernstein said antivenin must be given before the onset of symptoms. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Galea Life Sciences' Subsidiary Awarded Presentation Slot for Clinical Policy Abstract At 15th International Symposium on HIV and Emerging Infectious Diseases  Apr 1, 2008
    Affiliated with the Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, The AIDS Institute focuses on HIV/AIDS while incorporating work on related healthcare issues such as Hepatitis and other infectious and chronic diseases. About Nutraplete. (Primezone Releases)

    Inside Preps  Mar 26, 2008
    There s a lot more to Florida college football than Miami, Florida and Florida State. You can t sit here and call them the Big Three anymore. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Canine Influenza Was Around Earlier Than Once Thought  Mar 21, 2008
    "We have demonstrated the virus was in the greyhound population as early as 1999 and we speculate it was likely introduced sometime before that," says Tara Anderson of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, a lead researcher on the study. Canine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection of dogs that is caused by the H3N8 influenza virus. (Science Daily)

    New statesystem could unite community colleges  Mar 20, 2008
    Here are key points in the Florida College System proposals. As lawmakers plan to ask voters to reconsider the governance of education, they have amended the plan to include creating a Florida College System, made up of two- and four-year public institutions that grant only undergraduate degrees - the 28 original community colleges ... The Florida College System would fall under the authority of an elected state education commissioner and be governed by a panel similar to the Board of Governors,... (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Red-light cameras cause more accidents  Mar 20, 2008
    Researchers at the University of Florida College of Public Health say the findings, based partially on statistics from Toronto's red-light cameras, show the program is flawed. "Before and after" studies of 38 red-light camera intersections in Toronto revealed collisions resulting in death or injury dropped 18. (Toronto Star)

    Hormonal Contraception in Women of Older Reproductive Age  Mar 20, 2008
    From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville. An audio version of this article is available at www. (New England Journal of Medicine)

    He oversaw Bolles School transformation  Mar 20, 2008
    After the war, Mr. Ulmer enrolled at the University of Florida College of Law where he was a founder of the UF Law Review. Receiving his law degree in 1948, he joined the firm that had been founded in 1920 by his father, Herman Ulmer Sr., and his uncle, William Stockton. (Florida Times-Union)

    Medical Records Go Digital  Mar 20, 2008
    "Say I put something incorrect or unusual in the system," explains Klasko, who is also dean of the University of South Florida College of Medicine. "I immediately get a big red warning asking 'Is that really what you want to do?' You catch things you'd miss with paper.". (Time.com)

    Surprising discovery from first large-scale analysis of biodiversity and biogeography of viruses  Mar 18, 2008
    Public release date: 17-Mar-2008. Contact: Cathy Yarbrough. (EurekAlert!)

    Paradoxical Alzheimer's Finding May Shed New Light On Memory Loss  Mar 17, 2008
    27, 2003) The buildup of Alzheimer's-associated amyloid plaques in the brain dramatically inhibits several genes critical to memory and learning, University of South Florida College of Medicine researchers. . (Science Daily)

    Florida students help Union University  Mar 5, 2008
    A group of Florida college students are taking their spring break to visit students at Union University ... A group of Florida college students are on their way to Jackson to visit students at Union University which was badly affected by the tornadoes. (WREG.com, TN)

    Meadows finalist for presidency of Florida college  Mar 5, 2008
    Andalusia Star News: News. From staff reports Tuesday, March 4, 2008 11:17 PM CST. (Andalusia Star News, AL)

    Readers respond  Mar 4, 2008
    My son had a full scholarship to any Florida college of his choice, but he chose not to attend college. Instead, he waited until his 18th birthday and enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he went on to volunteer for the 82nd Airborne. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Blueberry and green tea containing supplement protects against stroke damage  Mar 4, 2008
    A study, conducted jointly by scientists at the University of South Florida College of Medicine (Tampa) and the Medical College of Georgia (Augusta), examined two groups of laboratory animals in a double-blind procedure ... The numbers of new neurons found in the damaged brain of the treated rats was significantly higher, said co-author Paula Bickford, PhD, of the University of South Florida College of Medicine and co-founder of Natura Therapeutics, Inc. An important feature of our results is... (EurekAlert!)

    Disney promotes Warren, Campbell to VP  Feb 28, 2008
    " As Disney's VP of government relations, Warren, 51, will spearhead all aspects of governmental affairs and advocacy at the state and local levels. Warren previously served as vice president of public affairs for Disney. In this role, he handled media relations and internal communications duties. Warren joined Disney in 1995 from Florida Power where he was responsible for all internal and external communications for the Central Florida region. Prior to his public affairs career, Warren spent 10... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    More of this story  Feb 26, 2008
    The Webber baseball team was down 4-3 in the eighth innings before their bats woke up, scoring eight runs in the bottom of the eighth to put away Florida College 11-4, in local college baseball action earlier this week. That inning was highlighted by a three run homerun by freshman Jose Rodriguez. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Albright: BC, Harvard eager to end Beanpot title drought  Feb 12, 2008
    " Parker should know. In the Terriers four games against BC this season, Gerbe scored six goals and added five assists -- and that included being held scoreless in one of those games. Monday's opponent knows all about Gerbe, too. In a Dec. 12 meeting at Harvard, Gerbe scored four goals and added an assist in a 7-2 BC rout. Title Towns 2007-08 Regular Season Tournament Champions: Badger Showdown: Northeastern Catamount Cup: Quinnipiac Denver Cup: Denver Dodge Holiday Classic: Boston College... (ESPN -- College Sports)

    Ex-Iowa State coach McCarney hired by Florida  Feb 9, 2008
    ESPN - Former Iowa State coach McCarney will be an assistant at Florida - College Football. Former Iowa State coach McCarney will be an assistant at Florida - College Football. (ESPN -- College Football News)

    No. 7 Vols pullaway, rout Florida  Feb 6, 2008
    No. 7 Vols pull away to crush Florida - College basketball- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Did Heath Ledger Dream Before He Died?  Jan 28, 2008
    Explainer thanks Steven Curry of Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Paul Doering of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, and James Rhee of the University of Chicago. Related in SlateDana Stevens memorialized the actor in "." Amanda Schaffer told us. (Slate)

    Stroke victims may benefit from stem cell transplants  Jan 28, 2008
    The editorial offices for CELL TRANSPLANTATION are at the Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair, College of Medicine, the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Contac: Dr. Paul Sanberg at. (EurekAlert!)

    Lawyer sentenced to 2 years  Jan 26, 2008
    A 1969 graduate of the University of Florida College of Law, Boose had joined the county staff in 1971 at the age of 26. His first assignment: drawing up Palm Beach County's land-use plan, a map of future development that with growth amendments won from the county commission over the years would make fortunes for him and his clients. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Is MRSA Spreading?  Jan 24, 2008
    University of South Florida College of Medicine. By DAN CHILDSABC News Medical Unit Jan. 23, 2008 Font Size. (ABC News)

    Students at UCF, other Florida schools more fired up than in earlier elections  Jan 21, 2008
    "We have opinions, and we voice them, and we're not always heard," said Zach Moller, 20, president of the University of Florida College Democrats. "This year, we are going to be heard.". (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)

    USF Health restructures radiology department  Jan 15, 2008
    Dr. Todd Hazelton, the newly named chairperson of radiology at University of South Florida College of Medicine, will lead the restructuring of the college's department of radiology. Hazelton will shape, rebuild and expand the department, strengthening relationships with , of Tampa and other partners, he said in a release. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)

    State panel looks at cell phones as driving distractions  Jan 11, 2008
    In the spring of 2006, she was driving into a parking garage at a Florida college campus while sending a text message on her cell phone. Distracted, Walsh crashed into a curb, causing an estimated 500 worth of damage to her car. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)

    University of North Dakota prepares for pres candidate visits  Jan 8, 2008
    The other candidates are Kathleen Long, dean of the University of Florida College of Nursing, who will visit Jan. 14; Phyllis E. Johnson, Beltsville Area director of the USDA Agricultural Research Service, to visit Jan. 17; and two UND candidates to be interviewed the following week: Bruce Smith, dean of the UND Aerospace school, on Jan. 22 and Dennis Elbert, dean of the UND College of Business and Public Administration on Jan. 24. The new president will succeed Charles Kupchella, who is... (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Tabula Digita Announces First Multiplayer Educational Video Game Tournament for Educators  Jan 5, 2008
    You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Elliot Olshansky: Rolling On The River  Jan 4, 2008
    In addition, Lowell captured its first championship since 1999 this past weekend, defeating Cornell and to win the Florida College Hockey Classic. Friedrich Nietzsche, the philosopher who gave us the adage that "That which does not kill us makes us stronger," would have a field day with the River Hawks. (Kpmariners.com)

    Adelson: Era ends with a 'W' for Michigan's Carr  Jan 2, 2008
    ESPN - Meeting of past, future in Wolverines' win over Florida - College Football. Meeting of past, future in Wolverines' win over Florida - College Football. (ESPN -- College Football News)

    High school coaches won't bar Clemens  Jan 1, 2008
    UMass-Lowell (9-4-4) is another fast climber, moving up six positions to No. 14 on the heels of its 6-0 victory over Maine in the championship game of the Florida College Hockey Classic. Miami (Ohio) remained No. 1. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Don't drink, drive on New Year's Eve  Dec 31, 2007
    Published on: 12/31/07. Before most of us were old enough to get behind the wheel of the family car, worried parents dutifully warned us about the dangers of drinking and driving. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Huskies capture Badger crown  Dec 30, 2007
    UMass-Lowell 6, Maine 0 - Jonathan Maniff scored twice and added an assist, and Scott Campbell also scored twice as the 20th-ranked River Hawks (9-4-4) overwhelmed the Black Bears (6-8-2) in the championship game of the Florida College Hockey Classic in Estero. Carter Hutton made 31 saves to earn the shutout. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Russo helps rally No. 11 NU past Bowling Green  Dec 29, 2007
    UMass-Lowell 3, Cornell 2 - Chris Auger and Kory Falite scored third-period goals, rallying the No. 20 River Hawks past the Big Red (4-5-1) in the opening round of the Florida College Classic in Estero, Fla ... Maine 5, Clarkson 3 - Andrew Sweetland scored twice, helping the Black Bears (6-7-2) surprise the eighth-ranked Golden Knights (10-6) and advance to the final of the Florida College Classic. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Donations to local groups can lead to tax deductions  Dec 28, 2007
    In return, they get four years of free tuition at a Florida college or university ... Scholarship recipients attend two years at a Florida community college and then transfer to a Florida college or university for the final two years. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)

    It's crowded at the top in Hockey East  Dec 27, 2007
    Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Quote of the Year: 'Wide Stance' Only Finishes 8th  Dec 25, 2007
    "Don't tase me, bro"- shouted by a Florida college student as officers removed him from a speech by Sen. John Kerry -- tops this year's list of most memorable quotes, compiled by the editor of the Yale Book of Quotations. (MediaWeek.com)

    Ohio State finally gets payback on Florida  Dec 23, 2007
    $7 online stock buys. from Kaplan University. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    'Don't Tase Me, Bro' Is Named Quote Of Year  Dec 21, 2007
    It was the plea heard round the world from a Florida college student as officers removed him from a speech by Sen. John Kerry. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Breaking the rules  Dec 16, 2007
    "Lisa Dieker, associate professor at the University of Central Florida College of Education, said students today tattle on each other with less hesitation than in the past. And teachers, who are held to increasingly higher standards of accountability, let fewer infractions slide, she said."Twenty years ago, who knows how many students brought cigarettes to school and a teacher just dumped them in the garbage. "Dieker said.A student caught with cigarettes today usually gets sent to the dean, and... (Florida Today)

    USF students steer GM to Gen Y consumers  Dec 14, 2007
    Five University of South Florida College of Business students will offer advice to managers on how to market Chevys to Generation Y consumers. The marketing students will present their campaign during a meeting Thursday with managers at Chevrolet's Southeast regional office in Atlanta, according to a release. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)

    Research Identifies Need for Improved Understanding of Sickle Cell Disease in Adulthood  Dec 9, 2007
    A press conference revealing this new research will take place Saturday, December 8, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. "Sickle cell disease, once considered a fatal pediatric condition, is now a chronic adult illness. As physicians, we need to better understand how to treat sickle cell patients from childhood through their adult life," said press conference moderator Marilyn Telen, MD, Division Chief of Hematology, Duke University, Durham, NC. "Further, by understanding how to effectively mitigate the... (PR Newswire)

    Your views: The sporting news  Dec 8, 2007
    30-day news archives. "What kind of lessons are these parents teaching their children?Parents should teach their children to respect the officials. Officials are people, too, and can make mistakes.Give the officials the respect they deserve and be sure to thank them for their hard work. Better yet, offer them a refreshment and a handshake to show your appreciation. Amy HoppePalm BayBonds not the real home run kingI am thoroughly disgusted with the U.S. Justice Department's investigation of the... (Florida Today)

    Oosight microscope enables embryonic stem cell breakthrough  Nov 30, 2007
    At that time, Keefe operated a research lab at the MBL and directed the Division of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility at Women ts Hospital in Providence, R.I. Keefe is presently professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Before, the problem was always that you could not see the spindle in the egg, Mitalipov says. (EurekAlert!)

    Merry sneeze-mas!  Nov 29, 2007
    Of course, so can the artificial tree stored in the attic or basement," said Rick Dungey, spokesman for the National Christmas Tree Association.People who have allergies but still want a live tree should have a family member hose off the tree outdoors, said Dr. Santiago Martinez, a Winter Park, Fla. allergist. Then let it dry before bringing it in the house.And if your artificial tree was stored in a warm or dusty spot, hose it down too, he said.Not everyone believes that Christmas trees are the... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Drug boosts survival of relapsed multiple myeloma  Nov 23, 2007
    "Lenalidomide and the immunomodulatory drugs stand as prime examples of potentially dangerous chemical compounds that have been granted a second life with powerful therapeutic applicability," Dr. Alan F. List, from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, comments in a related editorial. "Like the mythical phoenix that was reborn from its own ashes, lenalidomide and the immunomodulatory drugs carry exciting potential.". (Reuters)

    Lenalidomide — The Phoenix Rises  Nov 22, 2007
    From the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa. . (New England Journal of Medicine)

    Tiny conference celebrates 'Best Week Ever'  Nov 13, 2007
    The (Atlantic) Sun also rises: Tiny conference sticks it to the big boys - Wire Services - Basketball - msnbc. $7 online stock buys. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Diet Of Walnuts, Blueberries Improve Cognition; May Help Maintain Brain Function  Nov 8, 2007
    In other recent studies, Ron Mervis, PhD, of the Center for Aging and Brain Repair at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, Fla. who collaborated with Joseph and Shukitt-Hale, has discovered that supplementing the diet of old rats with blueberries for a relatively short period (8 weeks), resulted in maintenance and rejuvenation of brain circuitry. (Science Daily)

    Relationship between environmental stress and cancer elucidated  Nov 6, 2007
    Future studies also include finding a reagent to increase SENP1 activity, Collaborators include researchers at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. . (EurekAlert!)

    Stem Cells Restore Memory in Mice  Nov 2, 2007
    "Putting in these stem cells could eventually help in age-related memory decline," said Dr. Paul R. Sanberg, director of the Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. "There is clearly a therapeutic potential to this.". (MEDLINEplus)

    Scientists Spot Brain Center for 'Out-of-Body' Experience  Nov 1, 2007
    Systems coordinating the sense of self may break down, the researchers say. By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter. (Health-Finder)

    Jake Cox is following in his family's tradition  Nov 1, 2007
    Jake is currently a senior at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg and recently accepted early admission to the University of South Florida College of Medicine. He will begin his medical studies in August 2008. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Trap-neuter-return program stops wild felines' breeding  Oct 31, 2007
    A TNR program at the University of Central Florida was able to reduce a feral cat colony by 90 percent during 15 years, said Julie Levy, a professor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. "They started with 150 cats and are now down to 15 geriatric cats," she said. (Orlando Sentinel)

    Irish Wrap Up Fall Season With Trip To Greensboro  Oct 29, 2007
    Junior Josh Sandman leads the Irish into his hometown of Greensboro, N.C., for the UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate Championship, which tees off Monday at 8:30 a.m. (ET) at Forest Oaks Country Club. Junior Josh Sandman returns to his hometown and home course this week. (Und.com)

    New Theory Of How Viruses May Contribute To Cancer  Oct 25, 2007
    24, 2004) The compound in marijuana that produces a high, delta-9 tetrahydrocannbinol or THC, may block the spread of several forms of cancer causing herpes viruses, University of South Florida College of. (Feb. (Science Daily)

    3 Fla. College Campuses Raided In Probe  Oct 19, 2007
    College Campuses Raided In Probe, 3 Florida College Campuses Raided In US Department Of Education Investigation - CBS News ... 3 Florida College Campuses Raided In US Department Of Education Investigation. (CBS News -- US)

    Monty Python's Terry Jones presents 'Was Richard II Really a Tyrant?'  Oct 13, 2007
    The University of West Florida College of Arts and Sciences will present the lecture Was Richard II Really a Tyrant. by Terry Jones. (Pensacola News Journal)

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