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January 26, 2022
Drs. A. Elizabeth "Betsy" Arnold, Carol Gregorio and Cecile McKee are the newest fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
January 26, 2022
University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers will study the links between knee structure changes and clinical outcomes in people with osteoarthritis.
January 20, 2022
Wildcat Hockey will raise awareness for cancer with proceeds going to the UArizona Cancer Center when it faces ASU Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Tucson Arena.
January 19, 2022
Dr. Zong-Ming Li of the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson has been honored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for his work on human hands.
January 18, 2022
Multiple new health care initiatives will leverage strengths developed during the pandemic and coincide with the academic medical center’s 55th year.
January 17, 2022
The risk of developing dementia after a stroke may be reduced by a drug that could help immune cells process stroke-generated, cholesterol-rich brain debris.
January 17, 2022
The environmental stressor alters the receptor involved in the brain’s response to psychedelic drugs and schizophrenia in a matter of hours.
January 4, 2022
Half of the gift will go toward scholarships for health sciences students and the other half will support the BIO5 Institute's KEYS Internship program.
December 29, 2021
Data from the ongoing AZ HEROES study found that the COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective at preventing infection in Arizona teens.
December 19, 2021
COVID-19 dominated coverage but research by faculty, staff and students continued to advance health care and make headlines around the world.
December 16, 2021
The late John A. "Andy" Ware, who credited his pharmacy education for his success, bequeathed a significant gift to his alma mater.
December 16, 2021
A fellow of the American Academy of Physicians, Kristen Rundell, MD, joins the college from The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
December 15, 2021
Students will be able to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing – Entry to the Profession in Gilbert, Arizona, next fall.
December 12, 2021
Bacterial lysate OM-85 blocked SARS-CoV-2 infection by decreasing the coronavirus's ability to bind to the lung cell surface receptor ACE2, research found.
December 8, 2021
A research team will study how to better control severe asthma and determine why sufferers are less likely to contract COVID-19, influenza and rhinovirus.
December 7, 2021
Terry Matsunaga, PhD, of the College of Medicine – Tucson, was recognized for his technological contributions to diagnosing problems in the heart.
December 7, 2021
While physical activity benefits brain health in low-pollution areas, it did not confer the same benefits in higher pollution areas, study shows.
December 6, 2021
New research uncovered a way by which infections boost the production and function of naïve T cells, the body’s first line of defense against disease.
November 29, 2021
UArizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy researchers hopes to increase medication adherence through culturally tailored education and other interventions.
November 23, 2021
Researchers will partner with tobacco quitlines and community organizations to recruit participants to receive phone-based tobacco cessation interventions.
November 19, 2021
The NIH RECOVER Initiative aims to identify risks contributing to post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and approaches for treatment and prevention.
November 18, 2021
Engineers and physicians teamed up to develop a wireless device to monitor and protect bone health.
November 18, 2021
The mobile health MOVE UP program has hosted hundreds of COVID-19 vaccination clinics for hard-to-reach populations in central and southern Arizona.
November 16, 2021
A new study will measure carcinogen exposure to evaluate cancer risk among wildland firefighters, who are often exposed to harmful compounds on the job.
November 15, 2021
The Native Center for Disabilities aims to improve disability services and employment access for Native youth and adults with disabilities.