Message from the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences
Dr. Marvin Slepian Receives Much-Deserved Appointment as Regents' Professor
On behalf of the entire UA Health Sciences, I would like to express congratulations to our esteemed colleague Marvin Slepian, MD, for his much-deserved appointment as a Regents’ Professor, a title awarded to full professors who have the most distinguished accomplishments in teaching, scholarship, research or creative work.
A professor of medicine, cardiology and medical imaging, Dr. Slepian was appointed April 11 by the Arizona Board of Regents. These prestigious appointments are limited to no more than 3 percent of the university’s tenured and tenure-track faculty members and only four other UA professors received this title for 2019.
The Future of Medicine
There is power in numbers. The All of Us Research Program is a national project bringing together more than 1 million people from all walks of life and from all regions across the nation to share their health data and biological samples to contribute to the future of health care.
Running at Dawn: A Diné Cultural and Health Teaching
Ariel Shirley (Diné), provides a unique perspective of incorporating Diné philosophies with wellness to address chronic health issues using her culture to connect with running.
Helping Mothers, Helping Babies
Perinatal Psychiatrist, Dr. Saira Kalia, MD, with the UA Department of Psychiatry discusses the importance of maternal mental health and how if treated can affect the trajectory of a person’s life for the better.
News
Janet Major Elected U.S. Distance Learning Association President
Jun 6, 2019
Jun 6, 2019
A vital contributor to the Arizona Telemedicine Program at the University of Arizona for more than 20 years, Major trains health-care professionals in the effective use of videoconferencing and also plans, develops and installs the teleconferencing and telemedicine equipment used at rural telemedicine sites.
Joann Sweasy, PhD, Joins UA Cancer Center as Associate Director for Basic Sciences
Jun 5, 2019
Jun 5, 2019
Previously at Yale University, Dr. Sweasy brings expertise in basic sciences that will facilitate translational research.
Colorado Helping Speed up the Future of Health with New Research Program at NCMC
May 14, 2019
May 14, 2019
Northern Colorado residents are the first in the state to have the opportunity to enroll on-site and become participants in the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program.
UA’s Mobile Health Program Expands Services
May 14, 2019
May 14, 2019
The UA Mobile Health Program has expanded its primary-care services in partnership with the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF), Youth on Their Own (YOTO) and Primavera Foundation’s Casa Paloma. The mobile clinic provides full-service primary care to low-income residents in medically underserved communities throughout Pima County.
