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Elise Lopez, DrPH, MPH, (right), assistant professor in the College of Public Health, and her team strategize on the fall rollout of several new programs being piloted this spring to strengthen efforts to reduce gender-based and sexual violence on campus.

Inclusivity, Scouting and Healthy Adulting with Dr. Elise Lopez

April 13, 2022

The UArizona Health Sciences gender and sexual violence studies expert found her son’s inclusive scouting troop an apt model for effecting institutional change for prevention programs.

A rendering of the proposed Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies building on the Phoenix Bioscience Core, looking at the Bioscience Partnership Building on the left. The view is from the intersection of 7th St. and Fillmore.

New Immunotherapy Center Coming to Phoenix Bioscience Core

April 7, 2022

The Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies will be a hub for precision medicine research, innovation and education in Phoenix.

(From left) First year CRNA students Jennifer Heiden, Cameron Wylie and Sabrena Wells (back) observe as Phillip Witte practices performing a GlideScope intubation alongside Kristie Hoch, DNP, CRNA, MS, RRT, at the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center. Dr. Hoch is the program administrator for the nurse anesthesia program at the College of Nursing.

Experience, Passion Inspire Nurse Anesthesia Leader

April 4, 2022

Working in a combat hospital in the Middle East and trauma centers in rural America prepared Kristie Hoch to train future CRNAs to provide anesthesia care for patients.

Darcie Elliott is one of two BioCom photographers for hire. Elliot is seen here photographing the College of Medicine – Tucson Class of 2024 White Coat Ceremony.

What Can BioCommunications Do for You?

March 28, 2022

With a team of video production, graphic design, audiovisual, photography, web development and print services experts, BioCom supports the Health Sciences and UArizona campuses.

Residency Match Day Returns to In-Person Celebration

March 22, 2022

Friends and family gather to honor and celebrate College of Medicine – Tucson and College of Medicine – Phoenix medical students.

Shienna Braga and Eric Taylor, who plan to marry in 2024, received their pharmacy residency matches along with 47 other R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy students. (Photo courtesy Eric Taylor and Shienna Braga)

A Match Made on an Orientation Bus

March 17, 2022

Despite not being matched in the same city, engaged pharmacy students happy with residency postings for Pharmacy Match Day 2022.

Marissa McLelland (right) an engagement coordinator with All of Us UArizona – Banner, talks with people interested in the program while she hands out information and branded hand sanitizer.

All of Us Reaches Participant Milestone

March 3, 2022

University of Arizona – Banner Health All of Us Program team leads the country as it closes in on 50,000 participants.

Dr. Anne Cress (left) devotes her career to decoding cellular conversations. She hopes it will lead to drugs that can “talk” to cancer cells.

Bringing Discoveries to the Patient’s Bedside

Feb. 24, 2022

UArizona Health Sciences translational scientists are converting discoveries into treatments, bringing the fruits of the lab to the clinic.

Kelly Palmer, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health.

‘Chipping Away’ at the Iceberg of Health Disparities

Feb. 23, 2022

As a researcher studying diseases that disproportionately affect Black women, Dr. Kelly Palmer says her work is a team effort – and incredibly personal.

Dean Gladys Sorensen officiates at the new UArizona College of Nursing building’s ribbon cutting ceremony in 1967.

College of Nursing Celebrates 65 Years of Wildcat Nursing

Feb. 22, 2022

Even as they take a moment to celebrate their successes over the past 65 years, the College of Nursing looks to the future with the launch of a Certified Nurse Midwifery program.