Stories

Dan Combs helps young Down syndrome patients get good ZZZs

Assistant professor focuses on improving sleep as the first step toward a better quality of life for his patients and their families.

Dan Combs, MD, assistant professor in pediatrics and sleep medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Medicine, holds his hand up to a young Down syndrome patient for a high five in an office.

Preventing falls a deeply personal mission for researcher

Sept. 23, 2024

After seeing the debilitating effects of slips and falls on older adults, Jonathan Lee-Confer’s research focuses on strengthening the arms to lower risks.

Jonathan Lee-Confer assists a student putting an arm sensor on another student.

Ricardo Correa filling the gap for the underserved

Sept. 16, 2024

College of Medicine – Phoenix assistant clinical professor felt called to medicine early to help minorities, the underrepresented and refugees.

Portrait of Ricardo Correa, MD, of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix’s Divison of Endocrinology, outside next to a mural.

Connecting with Stephen Dahmer, MD

Sept. 9, 2024

Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine wants to bring integrative medicine to the entire state as the first step toward well-being.

Stephen Dahmer, MD, stands outside wearing a blue suit coat, with his arms crossed

All the world’s a stage for prolific playwrighting professor

Sept. 3, 2024

College of Medicine – Tucson’s Hector finds inspiration all around him.

Four people, including Mel Hector, MD, of the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine – Tucson, watch a reading of Hector’s play.

Integrating AI into research may revolutionize outcomes

Aug. 26, 2024

Health Sciences researchers encourage its use, but caution that it takes quality data and human supervision to keep “hallucinations” at bay.

A photo illustration of a woman looking at a computer screen with words and numbers reflected in her glasses.

For researcher, fight against cancer is personal

Aug. 12, 2024

Facing the disease himself and in his brothers led Curtis Thorne to search for a cure.

Portrait of a man in a checked shirt standing with his arms crossed in front of artwork.

Public Health scientist leverages evolving technology to track diseases

July 29, 2024

Inspired by 19th century physician, Onicio Leal brings 21st century digital epidemiology to U of A with far-reaching, global impacts.

Two men sit in an office talking with an open laptop in front of them.

Rural health conference makes big impact in its 50 years

July 15, 2024

Newest Arizona Area Health Education Center is latest example of collaborative meeting leading to solutions for underserved communities.

Connecting with Dean Fred Wondisford

July 1, 2024

New dean of College of Medicine – Phoenix foresees exciting period of growth for the college in the state’s largest city.