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Professor George Rust appeared on WCTV to discuss recent measles outbreaks, including one in West Texas, which at the time had reported 159 cases, 20 hospitalizations, and one death. Experienced in advising about measles outbreaks, Rust highlighted the importance of maintaining a 95% vaccination rate to prevent widespread transmission. However, declining vaccination rates are increasing the risk of further outbreaks of the highly contagious disease. The CDC defines an outbreak as three or more related cases. He also addressed a recent measles case at a Miami-Dade high school, warning that if children in the affected classroom are not vaccinated, up to 90% could be at risk of contracting the virus. Full vaccination – ?two doses at least 28 days or 3 months apart, depending on whether it’s an MMR or MMRV – offers 97% lifelong protection, Rust emphasized.

In 2025, our college became the first academic unit at Florida State University to earn the prestigious Strength through Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) Certification ??, a key initiative of the FSU Resilience Institute for Strength and Empowerment (RISE). This achievement reflects our continued commitment to fostering resilience and trauma awareness in our community, and we’re proud to lead by example. The STAR Certification arose from Provost Jim Clark’s vision for a trauma-aware university through empowering organizations to better support individuals who have experienced trauma. ?? Earlier this month, Provost Clark and Dean David Springer joined us in celebrating the launch of RISE. ?? Learn how this initiative is making a lasting impact at FSU and beyond: https://bit.ly/3FgetVU

Honored to present at FSU COM Rare Disease Day 2025! Grateful for the inspiring discussions on how we can support families affected by rare diseases. #RareDiseaseDay #FSUCOM #FSU Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases

Dr. Sylvie Naar at the 2025 Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference hosted by the Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance (CTSA). Joined by other FSU colleagues, including Ursula Keller Weiss, PhD, Jessica Bahorski, PhD, APRN, PPCNP-BC, WHNP, and Nissa Askins. Dr. Naar was a moderator during the "Healthy Communities" session. Dr. Naar currently serves as PI for the University of Florida CTSI (https://www.ctsi.ufl.edu/). https://lnkd.in/eSX4nfK4 https://georgiactsa.org/

?? William Bobo has been named Section Editor for Pharmacoepidemiology in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology (JCAP)! ??? ? JCAP is a leading, international journal dedicated to psychopharmacology and neurotherapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. ???? ? JCAP Editorial Board: https://lnkd.in/ea4FDZBj

Taylor Thompson, Ph.D. from the Florida State University College of Medicine was honored for Outstanding Early Career Contributions to Psychology from the Florida Psychological Association for her work as chair of the statewide Continuing Education Committee for FPA ????? ? Florida State University? ? Congratulations on this achievement! ??????? ? #FSU #FSUFaculty?#Psychology?

When cuts are made to academic research, the repercussions are felt across the country. From 1996 to 2020, over 6.5 million jobs were supported, more than 200 drugs and vaccines were developed, and $1.9 trillion in gross industrial output was generated. Reducing investment in this critical area affects people, patients, and economic growth. #Research #Innovation #Biotechnology Download the infographic and share: https://lnkd.in/eAsg6JvW

Claudia Blackburn and her collaborators recently contributed to the textbook Academic Health Department Partnerships: Bridging The Gap Between Town and Gown. Their work on chapter 7 highlights an evolving tri-partite model in Leon County, FL, offering insights into creating and sustaining partnerships between public health agencies and academic institutions, offering practical examples, strategies, and a working model designed to strengthen public health capacity and improve community health. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/efTYvei7

Sylvie Naar recently presented on Tailored Motivational Interviewing (TMI), showing big improvements in healthcare providers' skills across 10 clinics! ?? TMI is proving to boost HIV care and strengthen the health care workforce. ?? Learn More: https://lnkd.in/e74EawPj

Did you know children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) experience more severe ADHD symptoms than those without NF1? ?? Yang Hou and her lab meta-analyzed 70 studies on ADHD symptoms involving 3,653 kids with NF1. The results highlight the need for early intervention and tailored support for children with both ADHD and NF1. ?? Learn More: https://lnkd.in/e9Y8Vi8Y #ADHD #NF1 #CTF #NFnetwork #ChildHealth #EarlyIntervention