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Rebuilding nature’s blueprint to target cancer

A postdoctoral researcher is exploring how cantharidin, a natural toxin blister beetles use as a defense mechanism, could lead to safer and more effective cancer therapeutics.

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Leveraging research, industry expertise to speed biomedical breakthroughs

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Resource-poor neighborhood conditions may increase gestational diabetes risk

A new medical student laughs as a smiling professor helps him put on his white coat.

Students in College of Medicine – Tucson’s Class of 2029 receive white coats

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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Priscilla Magrath receives Fulbright Scholar Teaching Award

Portrait of Marvin Slepian, MD, JD, in a white doctor’s coat.

Marvin Slepian recognized with Distinguished Faculty Award

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Ann Marie Chiasson elected president of national physician board

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Christina Kalel awarded U of A Staff Award of Excellence

Portrait of Jason Wertheim, MD, PhD, in a white doctor’s coat standing outside.

Jason Wertheim named to national dean fellowship program

Professor Wei Wang stands between two women while holding a certificate.

Pharmacy’s Wei Wang inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows

Portrait of Michael Grandner in front of a wall lined with framed photos and certificates.

Grandner recognized with top researcher award, board election

Portrait of professor Rina Fox smiling as she stands in front of a red wall with a large “A” on it.

Nursing’s Rina Fox recognized for work in behavioral cancer care

Portrait of Silvia Xu standing outside in front of some flowers and a brick building.

Nursing’s Silvia Xu awarded U of A Staff Award of Excellence

Portrait of Rick G. Schnellmann, PhD, standing with his arms folded in front of him.

Rick G. Schnellmann honored by Southern Arizona VA

2 Health Sciences-led teams win awards in Big Idea Challenge

Jerome Koleski, MD, smiles while holding a crystal award as he stands next to a woman in a conference room.

Jerome F. Koleski honored with global family medicine award