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Florida Lottery Secretary Inducted Into the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project

Posted on January 27, 2021

 

Secretary John F. Davis Honored as a “History Maker”

The Florida Lottery (Lottery) today is pleased to announce the induction of Secretary John F. Davis into the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project. Secretary Davis was officially inducted and honored as a “history maker” during the organization’s virtual 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast on Monday, January 18. [Read more…] about Florida Lottery Secretary Inducted Into the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project

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1 in 4 Floridians in Behavioral Health Safety Net System Turn to Telehealth Services for Care

Posted on January 27, 2021

New data from the Florida Association of Managing Entities (FAME) shows that 1 in 4 clients in Florida’s behavioral health safety net system used telehealth services in December as an important, COVID-safe way to support their mental well-being. [Read more…] about 1 in 4 Floridians in Behavioral Health Safety Net System Turn to Telehealth Services for Care

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UT Entrepreneurship Student to be Featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank” on Feb. 5

Posted on January 26, 2021

University of Tampa first-year student Shirah Benarde and her brother Michael Benarde, a graduate student at Florida State University, are scheduled to pitch their drink-spiking prevention scrunchie, NightCap, on ABC’s “Shark Tank” on Friday, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m. EST. [Read more…] about UT Entrepreneurship Student to be Featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank” on Feb. 5

Filed Under: Education, People Tagged With: University of Tampa

Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists Celebrates National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Week

Posted on January 26, 2021

CRNAs among health care providers serving on the frontlines of COVID-19 Pandemic

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) across the nation and members of the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists (FANA) are celebrating the 22nd annual National CRNA Week taking place January 24-30, 2021. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists Celebrates National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Week

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Six Florida players become POWERBALL® millionaires over the weekend

Posted on January 25, 2021

The Florida Lottery is excited to announce that Florida had six winning tickets worth $1 million to $2 million from the Saturday, January 23 POWERBALL® drawing! [Read more…] about Six Florida players become POWERBALL® millionaires over the weekend

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The Florida Legislative Black Caucus Will Host a Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall Series

Posted on January 19, 2021

The members of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus will host a series of COVID-19 virtual Town Hall meetings in the coming weeks with special guest presenters to inform the public regarding current data, healthcare access and the importance of being vaccinated. [Read more…] about The Florida Legislative Black Caucus Will Host a Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall Series

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FAMU MLK Convocation Speaker State Senator Bobby Powell Jr. Delivers Reassuring Message

Posted on January 15, 2021

Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. delivered a message of reassurance for troubled times during his keynote address for the University’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Convocation Friday. [Read more…] about FAMU MLK Convocation Speaker State Senator Bobby Powell Jr. Delivers Reassuring Message

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State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. to serve as FAMU Virtual MLK Convocation Speaker

Posted on January 12, 2021

Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus and Florida State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. will be the keynote speaker for the 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Convocation. [Read more…] about State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. to serve as FAMU Virtual MLK Convocation Speaker

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FAMU Legendary Head Football Coach Rudy Hubbard Selected to 2021 NFF Hall of Fame Class

Posted on January 11, 2021

Florida A&M University (FAMU) legendary head football coach Rudy Hubbard was among former coaches and ex-players selected to the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class, announced on Monday afternoon by the National Football Foundation (NFF). [Read more…] about FAMU Legendary Head Football Coach Rudy Hubbard Selected to 2021 NFF Hall of Fame Class

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Florida Poly professor’s research selected for WHO COVID-19 database

Posted on January 11, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) has selected leading-edge research on fighting COVID-19 by Dr. Ajeet Kaushik, assistant professor of chemistry at Florida Polytechnic University, to be featured in its database of global literature on coronavirus disease.

Kaushik has published several scientific papers in 2020 and 2021 that explore the use of nanomedicine, biosensors, and artificial intelligence to diagnose and combat COVID-19. He joined scientists around the world in shifting his attention toward addressing the current pandemic.

“If a country is facing a problem, as part of the University I have to do my best to solve this problem,” Kaushik said. “When the Ebola virus and the Zika virus came about, my advisor told me that we are working for humanity. We are working for society, so we have to do our best to solve a problem that is very important.”

Dr. Ajeet Kaushik, assistant professor of chemistry at Florida Polytechnic University, has four of his research papers added to the World Health Organization’s database of global literature on coronavirus disease.

Kaushik’s ongoing research explores advanced electrochemical sensing systems and nanomedicine for personalized health wellness. His most recent paper focuses on manipulative magnetic nanomedicine and the future of COVID-19 therapy, and was published in the journal Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery.

The research states that manipulative nanomedicine – delivering drugs to a highly specific part of the body – can provide a safer, more precise, and more effective way to treat patients grappling with multiple diseases and symptoms as a result of COVID-19.

“This infection is different – we are not dealing only with respiratory problems. We are dealing with heart failure, kidney problems, anxiety, depression, vision problems, and more, all because of coronavirus,” Kaushik said. “No one can propose a good single solution to handle this, so different people with different expertise have to do different jobs. I’m targeting the brain while other people are targeting lungs, the gut, the kidneys, and the behavioral health aspect.”

Kaushik also was among the authors of a paper published in ACS Applied Bio Materials titled “Electrochemical SARS-CoV-2 Sensing at Point-of-Care and Artificial Intelligence for Intelligent COVID-19 Management,” a paper in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease titled “COVID-19: Review of a 21st Century Pandemic from Etiology to Neuro-psychiatric Implications,” and a paper in Biosensors and Bioelectronics titled “Functionalized terahertz plasmonic metasensors: Femtomolar-level detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins.” All three are featured in the WHO database as well.

He is hopeful his contributions to the COVID-19 fight will have a strong impact.

“Maybe these papers can help someone who is working in a company and can now think about developing smart sensors for point-of-care testing and sending a drug to the brain using nanotechnology,” Kaushik said. “No one can handle this problem on their own, so we need a group of people working together to handle one single problem connected to the coronavirus.”

Kaushik’s efforts related to exploring nano-biotechnology for health wellness earned him the Early Career Award 2020 from the International Journal of Nanomedicine.

For the most recent University news, visit Florida Poly News.

About Florida Polytechnic University
Florida Polytechnic University is a nationally ranked Top 100 engineering college, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and a member of the State University System of Florida. It is the only state university dedicated exclusively to STEM and offers ABET-accredited degrees. Florida Poly is a powerful economic engine within the state of Florida, blending applied research with industry partnerships to give students an academically rigorous education with real-world relevance. Connect with Florida Poly.

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