Spanning Florida Atlantic’s Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses, the enhanced system allows researchers to move seamlessly from lab-based studies to real-time human trials–dramatically shortening the path from discovery to patient care. In collaboration with regional hospitals and world-renowned research partners, Florida Atlantic is also leveraging this technology to train the next generation of health and science professionals. This milestone further establishes Florida Atlantic, an R1 research institution, as a national leader in neuroscience, innovation and translational medicine.

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a global first, Florida Atlantic University has unveiled an unprecedented research initiative uniting advanced MRI and focused ultrasound technologies into a single, preclinical and clinical research platform that promises to accelerate the pathway from scientific discovery to patient care. This state-of-the-art initiative at the Florida Atlantic NeuroInnovate Center empowers scientists to explore the brain and body with exceptional precision, advancing the understanding of complex neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and more. Integrating a comprehensive “bench-to-bedside” approach, the initiative will significantly accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of new treatments, ultimately transforming patient care.