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Released: 6-Mar-2013 3:00 PM EST
Shark Expert Available Re: Sharks Spotted Off Florida's Coast
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University's Oceanographic Center Professor Mahmood Shivji is a global shark expert.

Released: 28-Feb-2013 3:35 PM EST
New Marine Species Discovered in Pacific Ocean
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern U. Professor Jim Thomas leads international expedition in Papua New Guinea that finds new species of sea slugs, feather stars and amphipods, a shrimp-like animal.

Released: 13-Feb-2013 1:45 PM EST
Scheduling Annual Appointments with the Dentist and Family Doctor? Don’t Forget the Family Therapist for the Relationship/Family Check-Up
Nova Southeastern University

NSU’s subject matter expert John Miller, Ph.D., is available to speak on the value of family therapy.

Released: 4-Feb-2013 4:00 PM EST
International Geriatrics Training Institute in Florida on Feb. 15 and 16
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (NSU-COM) Florida Coastal Geriatric Resources, Education, and Training Center (GREAT GEC) will host the 6th Annual Interprofessional Geriatrics Training Institute.

Released: 4-Feb-2013 10:00 AM EST
America’s First Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine to Open on Feb. 12
Nova Southeastern University

Institute at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine will be the first in the nation to treat patients and conduct research in neuro immune conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome and Gulf War Illness.

Released: 1-Feb-2013 11:55 AM EST
Taking a Bite at the Shark Bite
Nova Southeastern University

NSU researchers study the bacteria of a shark’s mouth to improve medical treatment for shark bite victims

Released: 30-Jan-2013 2:35 PM EST
NSU’s Medical School Helps Launch Correctional Medicine Specialty
Nova Southeastern University

The College of Osteopathic Medicine establishes America’s first medical specialty in correctional medicine.

Released: 24-Jan-2013 4:00 PM EST
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients Need an Effective Therapeutic
Nova Southeastern University

Op-Ed by Nancy Klimas, M.D., one of the world’s leading researchers and clinicians in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encepahalomyelitis (CFS/ME), is the director the NSU Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine

Released: 18-Jan-2013 5:00 PM EST
National Conference to Discuss Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Nova Southeastern University

Conference on Jan. 26 at Nova Southeastern U. will discuss chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War Illness and other neuro immune conditions in advance of the NSU Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine's grand opening in February

Released: 10-Dec-2012 9:50 AM EST
NSU’s Medical School Expands Medical Outreach Trips to Developing Nations
Nova Southeastern University

Latest trips take students to Vietnam, Peru, and Jamaica to provide medical and humanitarian aid.

Released: 26-Oct-2012 5:00 PM EDT
NSU’s Institute for Special Needs Dentistry Relocates to North Miami Beach
Nova Southeastern University

Located at 1750 NE 167th Street, North Miami Beach, the Special Needs clinic is now housed in a larger modern space near the existing general dentistry and optometry clinics.

Released: 10-Oct-2012 4:00 PM EDT
NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute Receives $200,000 from Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation
Nova Southeastern University

Foundation of Renowned Marine Wildlife Artist and Conservationist Guy Harvey provides support for groundbreaking research on world's marine fishes and their ecosystems

Released: 4-Oct-2012 4:30 PM EDT
College President in Florida Goes Coral Reef Diving to Save Threatened Corals
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University President George L. Hanbury II went diving with his student researchers to inspect an offshore university-run nursery of threatened staghorn corals.

Released: 3-Oct-2012 11:30 AM EDT
It’s Not Too Late for Coral Reefs
Nova Southeastern University

Coral reefs – ecosystems of incredible environmental and economic value – are showing evidence of significant degradation, but do not have to be doomed. We can make a difference.

Released: 25-Sep-2012 10:00 PM EDT
Al Gore to Speak at America’s Largest Coral Reef Research Center on Sept. 27
Nova Southeastern University

The $50-million Nova Southeastern University facility will provide significant environmental research and boost South Florida’s $6 billion coral reef industry that sustains 71,000 jobs. Center built with federal package stimulus dollars. Grand Opening on Sept. 27.

Released: 12-Sep-2012 3:45 PM EDT
America’s Largest Coral Reef Research Center to Open Its Doors on Sept. 27
Nova Southeastern University

The $50-million Nova Southeastern University facility will provide significant environmental research and boost South Florida’s $6 billion coral reef industry that sustains 71,000 jobs. Center built with federal stimulus package dollars.

Released: 6-Sep-2012 11:10 AM EDT
Deep-Sea Crabs Seek Food Using Ultraviolet Vision
Nova Southeastern University

Some deep-sea crabs have eyes sensitive to ultraviolet light, which they may use to snatch glowing plankton and stuff it in their mouths, a new Nova Southeastern University study suggests.

Released: 13-Aug-2012 10:40 AM EDT
Former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher to Speak at NSU Commencement on August 25
Nova Southeastern University

Former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., will be the keynote speaker at a commencement ceremony for Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) colleges of Nursing and Health Care Sciences on Saturday, August 25.

Released: 20-Jul-2012 2:00 PM EDT
America’s Largest Coral Reef Research Center Grand Opening on Sept. 27
Nova Southeastern University

You are cordially invited to attend the grand opening of Nova Southeastern University’s new $40-million Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Research.

Released: 12-Jul-2012 2:55 PM EDT
NSU Medical School Launches Art Observation Program for Student Doctors
Nova Southeastern University

What do doctors and art lovers have in common? Both spend a lot of time observing fine details. Through observation, an art enthusiast can truly appreciate a painting or sculpture, while a doctor can better diagnose a patient.

Released: 9-Jul-2012 3:30 PM EDT
Shark Expert Available for Media Interviews
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University Professor, Mahmood Shivji, Ph.D., is available for media interviews on recent great white shark sightings and attacks.

Released: 27-Jun-2012 3:00 PM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Offers Legal and Healthcare Experts to Comment on Pending U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care
Nova Southeastern University

The following experts in federal healthcare law are available to speak with the media in advance of, and following the United States Supreme Court decision on healthcare, which is expected to be announced on Thursday, June 28, 2012.

Released: 10-May-2012 12:00 PM EDT
Humanitarian Terry Waite to Deliver Keynote Address at Nova Southeastern University’s UndergraduateCommencement Ceremony
Nova Southeastern University

Approximately 700 Baccalaureate degree candidates from Nova Southeastern University’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, and the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, will hear from several inspiring speakers during their Undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 12.

Released: 8-May-2012 5:10 PM EDT
Medical Students Without Borders
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University sends students on medical rotations in 28 countries throughout the world.

Released: 8-May-2012 10:00 AM EDT
Survival of the Swordfish
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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Oceanographic Center graduate student Jenny Fenton is analyzing the survival rates of juvenile swordfish caught by fishermen using rod and reel and buoy gear. Her research is the first study of its kind.

Released: 18-Apr-2012 3:00 PM EDT
The BP Oil Spill Anniversary: Opportunities to Learn
Nova Southeastern University

Two years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20 may seem a long time for some. This interval has provided partial healing of the environment and for the people whose livelihoods are dependent on the Gulf’s bounty.

Released: 17-Apr-2012 10:00 AM EDT
NSU Environmental Experts Available to Comment on 2nd Anniversary of BP Gulf Oil Spill
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As the 2nd- anniversary of the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico approaches, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) offers environmental experts are available to speak about the impact of the spill, the lessons learned, and what remains to be done to clean up the environment and improve deep water oil drilling in the future NSU’s Oceanographic Center (OC) used part of a $10 million block grant from BP to conduct research on the Gulf Oil Spill’s impact on the marine ecosystem.

Released: 17-Apr-2012 8:00 AM EDT
NSU Dental Student Invents New One-Time Use, On-the-Go Toothbrush & Breath Freshener Duo
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) forth-year College of Dental Medicine student Deborah Luis created and patented Fresh-Tips, which are a one-time use, on-the-go miniature toothbrush and breath freshener duo

Released: 30-Mar-2012 3:15 PM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Experts on Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law
Nova Southeastern University

What we know – an unarmed 17 year old African-American young man is dead and that another man, is using Florida’s “Castle Doctrine” or “Stand Your Ground” law to shield himself from prosecution. What we don’t know – is there protection under these doctrines for anyone who pursues and subsequently confronts people?

Released: 26-Mar-2012 11:10 AM EDT
Hammerhead Shark Double Whammy
Nova Southeastern University

New look-alike species may muddy the water for an endangered hammerhead.

Released: 23-Feb-2012 8:00 AM EST
Nova Southeastern University Political Expert Available
Nova Southeastern University

“Florida MATTERS,” says Charles Zelden, Ph.D., a professor of History at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Fl. Florida has the largest bloc of electoral votes that are seriously in play...

Released: 17-Feb-2012 3:25 PM EST
Staghorn Coral Transplanted by Nova Southeastern University Researchers to Broward County Reef
Nova Southeastern University

In a delicate operation at sea, healthy staghorn coral were transplanted Friday to a threatened reef off the Broward County coast by researchers at Nova Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Center and its internal National Coral Reef Institute (NCRI).

Released: 13-Feb-2012 1:00 PM EST
Nova Southeastern University to Host Chemical-Free Cleaning Expo
Nova Southeastern University

Mark your calendar for Feb. 21. Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will host a Chemical-Free Cleaning Expo/Conference in the Don Taft University Center Arena located on its main campus in Davie, FL.

Released: 8-Feb-2012 7:00 AM EST
Nova Southeastern University to Welcome Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus as Next Distinguished Speaker
Nova Southeastern University

Just how reliable is the human memory? That’s a question noted psychologist Elizabeth Loftus, Ph.D., has studied for the past 30 years. On Thursday, Feb. 9, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will welcome Loftus as part of its Distinguished Speakers Series.

Released: 30-Jan-2012 4:05 PM EST
Scientists Wanted
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University to hold 3rd annual Research Day on Feb. 10.

Released: 30-Jan-2012 8:00 AM EST
Long-Term Response Plan for Cuban Oil Spill
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University and Florida International University researchers collaborate on long-term sustainability study to prepare for an oil spill that could catastrophically impact Florida

Released: 26-Jan-2012 10:15 AM EST
Does the Florida Primary Hold the Key to the Gop Nomination?
Nova Southeastern University

Previously held primaries were all about the message. Florida is different...

Released: 18-Jan-2012 11:10 AM EST
America’s first Center to Deliver Health Care Solutions through Social Media and Cell Phones
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University's Center for Consumer Health Informatics Research will use these platforms to help the public make better informed decisions about their health care.

Released: 17-Jan-2012 1:20 PM EST
Expert on Maritime Law & Pop Culture (Sinking of the Titanic and Costa Concordia )
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University faculty member Robert (Bob) Jarvis, an expert in pop culture (think Titanic) and maritime law, is available to discuss the legal ramifications surrounding the sinking of the Costa Concordia .

Released: 16-Jan-2012 2:50 PM EST
Patriot National Announces Major Gift to Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University

The Patriot Health Initiative will enable NSU to provide up to $450,000 to support Dental Programming Targeting Underserved Populations in Greater Fort Lauderdale.

Released: 10-Jan-2012 8:00 AM EST
NSU’s Medical School Expands Medical Outreach Trips to Developing Nations
Nova Southeastern University

Latest trips take students to Bangladesh, Peru, Jamaica, and Argentina to provide medical and humanitarian aid.

Released: 20-Dec-2011 5:00 PM EST
NSU Nursing Program to Become Its Own College
Nova Southeastern University

Formally a part of NSU’s College of Allied Health and Nursing, Nova Southeastern University’s nursing program will officially become the College of Nursing on Jan. 1, 2012.

Released: 19-Dec-2011 1:45 PM EST
“It Is Too Soon to Celebrate the Death of Kim Jong Il -- We Need to be Very Apprehensive and Cautious,” Says Prof
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University subject matter expert Dustin Berna, Ph.D., is available to speak with media regarding the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and the impact it will have globally.

Released: 12-Dec-2011 10:45 AM EST
One of the World’s Leading Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Researchers Joins NSU
Nova Southeastern University

Dr. Nancy Klimas plans to conduct innovative research and make new discoveries at Nova Southeastern University’s medical school.



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