FSU Health

06/17/2026

Researchers from Florida State University's (FSU) College of Communication and Information (CCI), College of Social Work, and University of Florida (UF) Health have received a pilot award from the University of Florida–Florida State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) to...

06/12/2026

We recently partnered with the A.J. Anderson Foundation to host our inaugural event, bringing together over 200 families, researchers, and advocates for a transformative Rare Disease Symposium featuring insightful updates on genomic newborn screening and advances in gene therapy.

This landmark gathering marked the beginning of a long-term collaboration dedicated to elevating voices, accelerating research, and improving outcomes for children and families affected by rare diseases.

Click the link to read the full coverage of this incredible event: https://iprd.med.fsu.edu/2026-rare-disease-symposium/

06/11/2026

FSU Early Head Start, operated through Florida State’s Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy, is celebrating 30 years of providing home-visiting services, early childhood education, health resources and family support to Gadsden County families in Florida.

“By supporting families through FSU Early Head Start we are investing in the foundation of strong thriving communities where every child and parent has the opportunity to grow and succeed,” said Jim Clark, FSU provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs.

Read more at https://news.fsu.edu/news/education-society/2026/06/11/florida-state-university-early-head-start-marks-30-years-of-supporting-gadsden-county-families/

06/10/2026

Florida State University, through FSU Health, has awarded $250,000 to the five inaugural recipients of its Clinical Catalyst Grant Program, an initiative that brings together FSU researchers and local clinical providers to address healthcare challenges through collaborative projects.

“Clinical Catalyst creates an exciting opportunity for our research teams to join forces with local clinical providers and accelerate progress on some of the most urgent issues affecting patient care in our community,” said Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson.

Florida State University, through FSU Health, has awarded $250,000 to the five inaugural recipients of its Clinical Catalyst Grant Program, an initiative

06/04/2026

Conference brings together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders and families to discuss advances in genomic screening and gene therapy For families

06/02/2026

A team of researchers from Florida State University and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory is looking to nature to find microbes that can be used to create new antibiotics to treat the growing threat of drug-resistant bacteria.

A team of researchers from Florida State University and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory is looking to nature to find microbes that can be used

05/26/2026

The FSU College of Communication & Information, through its School of Communication Science and Disorders, will launch the FSU Health Mobile Speech and Hearing Clinic later this summer, expanding healthcare services that the university has provided to Floridians since the 1950s.

The mobile clinic will bring screenings, evaluations and therapy to communities throughout North Florida and the Panhandle, while also providing hands-on clinical training for FSU students.

Florida State University’s College of Communication and Information, through its School of Communication Science and Disorders, will launch the FSU Health

05/22/2026

We’re happy to share that David H. Ledbetter, PhD, FACMG, Senior Associate Director at Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases (IPRD) and Dorothea C. Lantz, Director of Community Engagement at Prader-Willi Syndrome Association USA (PWSA | USA), have been invited as guest speakers for the upcoming Genetics & Disease Awareness Presentation hosted by the FSU Health Community Engagement Group on May 27.

This is a great opportunity for our community to learn, connect, and explore how genetics impacts real lives.

📅 May 27, 2026 | 🕛 12 – 1 p.m.

Register for the presentation on Zoom: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/IXwlw3qRTJW2SI9fmNV97w #/registration

To learn more about IPRD: https://iprd.med.fsu.edu/
To learn more about PWSA | USA: https://www.pwsausa.org/

05/21/2026

The FSU College of Medicine is helping to advance student and faculty well-being through a program called Early Alert, which provides structured, weekly check-ins via text message designed to identify concerns early and ensure access to mental health resources and support.

For the full WCTV.tv news story, visit https://wctv.tv/2026/05/19/fsu-college-medicine-implements-program-designed-check-student-faculty-mental-health/

05/18/2026