Message from the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences
Dr. Michael M. I. Abecassis Appointed Dean of UA College of Medicine – Tucson
Following an extensive national search, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Michael M. I. Abecassis, MD, MBA, as dean of the College of Medicine – Tucson. Dr. Abecassis will come on board in early November, becoming the ninth dean of the college since its founding in 1967.
Keep Your Skin Safe from Summer Sun
Summer is in full swing, are you protecting yourself from potential risks? Ultraviolet light can knock the letters of our DNA out of place, and those “genetic typos” can lead to skin cancers, such as melanoma and basal cell carcinoma.
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.
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.
News
New Program Provides Patients Both Medical and Behavioral Health Services at Banner Family Medicine Clinics
Aug 21, 2019
Aug 21, 2019
A new program implemented by the UA Department of Family and Community Medicine and Banner – University Medicine provides primary care patients the opportunity to also receive behavioral health-care services at the same location.
New Director, Assistant Director Named at UA Fellowship in Integrative Medicine
Aug 20, 2019
Aug 20, 2019
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine expands as Ann Marie Chiasson, MD, MPH, and Lise Alschuler, ND, accept leadership roles in the Center’s flagship program.
Startup Licenses Algorithm Advancing Precision Medicine
Aug 20, 2019
Aug 20, 2019
Using technology invented at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, startup INTelico Therapeutics has taken big data to another level, using a novel computational algorithm in machining learning and artificial intelligence.
UA Packs a Multibillion-Dollar Economic Punch
Aug 19, 2019
Aug 19, 2019
The University of Arizona is providing a major benefit to the bottom line of Arizona businesses and organizations, according to a study commissioned by the Arizona Board of Regents.
