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When mentors and mentees build trust and rapport, one can guide the other toward educational and professional success.

Lifting Up Future Health Professionals Through Mentorship

Oct. 6, 2021

Health Sciences faculty say mentorship clears the path to success and is a ‘two-way street’ between mentors and mentees.

The Tucson-based BSN program was the first academic program offered by the College of Nursing. The BSN-Integrative Health program at the Gilbert campus launched in 2019.

College of Nursing Earns Top Marks in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Oct. 5, 2021

BSN programs ranked No. 1 in Arizona, No. 23 nationally and No. 16 among public universities.

By mapping out the nerve fibers that traverse the brain, Dr. Adam Raikes illuminates this normally unseen part of the anatomy for scientists devoted to treating neurodegenerative diseases.

The Path to an Alzheimer’s Drug: Visualizing the Brain

Sept. 23, 2021

Dr. Adam Raikes brings murky MRI images to life, giving neuroscientists an eyeful of the human brain.

Pumpkin Springs, in the Grand Canyon, is known for its high levels of arsenic.

Study Finds Link Between Long-term Arsenic Exposure and Type 2 Diabetes

Sept. 21, 2021

Research led by the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy shows how chronic arsenic exposure disrupts the body’s natural antioxidant defenses, which may contribute to the development of diseases such as Type 2 diabetes.

Dr. David Garcia at the Tanque Verde Swap Meet, where he and his team meet with community members in a more relaxed setting.

Dr. David Garcia Finds More Than Bargains at Swap Meets

Sept. 16, 2021

Dr. Garcia and the ‘Nosotros’ team at the College of Public Health have carved out a niche in Hispanic outreach in Tucson.

The VeriFAST device bag will be used by the flight crew of the SpaceX Inspiration4 to measure multiple biomarkers of stress, inflammation and immunity measured in a zero gravity environment. The flight is scheduled for Sept. 15 with four civilians onboard.

COM-P Research to Monitor Health of SpaceX Astronauts

Sept. 14, 2021

Novel molecular diagnostics technology to monitor four crew members during first all-civilian mission to orbit Earth.

As the population ages, so do members of the LGBTQ+ community. Health care providers must be ready to respond to their individual needs.

Improving Health Equity for the Aging LGBTQ+ Community

Sept. 14, 2021

For health care providers, increasing awareness and sensitivity to individual needs is key, say two Health Sciences aging experts.

Dr. Richard Carmona, seen here talking with school children when he was U.S. surgeon general, has been named a senior advisor to Gov. Doug Ducey.

Dr. Richard Carmona Takes on New Role for State of Arizona

Sept. 9, 2021

Former U.S surgeon general Dr. Richard Carmona takes on a new role as a senior adviser to the Arizona governor to boost vaccine and public health awareness.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes to the University of Arizona Health Sciences, not the least of which was the advancement of technology in healthcare and education.

Longest-lasting Pandemic Impact? A Stronger Health Sciences

Sept. 7, 2021

Part two of a two-part series on how the pandemic intensified a sense of purpose and prompted lasting changes in all aspects of the Health Sciences mission.

The five Native American honorees at the ceremony were, (from left) Jessmin Fernandez, Micaryn Begay, Thane Rosette, Kambrea Soltero and Loren Begay (NAU).

Native American Blessing Ceremony Held for New School Year

Sept. 3, 2021

Sunrise ceremony organized by the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion calls for strength, guidance and protection during the new academic year.