$3.8M grant will fund study of firefighter risks, interventions in wildland-urban blazes Thursday Researchers from the Zuckerman College of Public Health, working with fire service partners, will explore the health effects of fire exposure in the unique burn space of the wildland-urban interface. Read more Image
Cannabis education program seeks to inform and empower Thursday The University of Arizona Health Sciences’ Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction is distributing science-based cannabis information through AzCANN program. Read more Image
NIH grants $750K to a UA researcher. Here's what she's studying Thursday Amanda Wilson, PhD, will use a $750,000 grant to lead a team of researchers to develop methodology to inform cleaning and disinfecting protocols and help educate nurses about asthma risks. KJZZ-Radio (Phoenix, AZ)
Overcoming residential school trauma target of discussion group, Regina conference Thursday Tommy K. Begay, PhD, MPH, spoke Wednesday at a mental health and wellness conference in Canada that focused on the intergenerational effects of residential school trauma among First Nations people. CBC (Canada)
NCAA Men's Final 4 event parking on Phoenix campus Wednesday Parking and Transportation Services Read more
Call for applications: NIH-funded training program for early career faculty and transitioning post-docs Wednesday University of Arizona Health Sciences Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Read more
UArizona gets grant to study chemicals’ impact on health care workers Tuesday Amanda Wilson, PhD, will use a $750,000 grant to lead a team of researchers to develop methodology to inform cleaning and disinfecting protocols and help educate nurses about asthma risks. KTVK/KPHO-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
GOP leaders, Arizona Chamber sue EPA over ‘tyrannical’ air quality standards Tuesday Paloma Beamer, PhD, is quoted in a story about a legal fight against the EPA over a new air pollution standard. The Arizona Republic