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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/

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.

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

Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU, A.J. Anderson Foundation expand access to genetic screening and rare disease care Conference brings together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders and families to discuss advances in genomic screening and gene therapy For families

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.

Florida State University, National MagLab investigate soil microbes from around the world for new antibacterial drugs 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

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.

FSU Health expands speech and hearing services with new mobile clinic Florida State University’s College of Communication and Information, through its School of Communication Science and Disorders, will launch the FSU Health

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/

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/