Stories

COVID-19 Partnerships Drive Record Year of Research Funding

Sept. 23, 2020

Health Sciences researchers have broken an institutional funding record as they tackle a range of challenging health problems, now including COVID-19.

Since 2013, Health Sciences research funding has been on a steady upward trajectory, more than doubling annual earnings in that time.

Nursing Simulation Upgrades to Boost In-Person, Remote Learning

Sept. 23, 2020

Alumni donation will provide $1 million to support online training and enhance nursing education.

University of Arizona nursing students simulate patient care with a manikin at the College of Nursing in Gilbert, Ariz. in 2019.

Why Do You Wear Your Mask?

Sept. 23, 2020

Health Sciences is leading by example, wearing masks and practicing public health protocols.

Lifestyle Changes Can Be Biggest Step in Cancer Prevention

Sept. 17, 2020

Health Sciences cancer prevention expert Cynthia Thomson, PhD, shares updated guidance that could save lives, including new advice on food and alcohol.

Cynthia Thomson, PhD, co-led a group of experts who rewrote the American Cancer Society’s cancer prevention guidelines in 2020.

You Should Definitely Get a Flu Shot This Year – Here’s Why

Sept. 16, 2020

The convergence of the flu season and the COVID-19 pandemic calls for vigilance with masks, handwashing, social distancing – and a flu shot.

If more people receive the flu shot this year, the burden on testing and hospital systems will be lighter. Photo by Heather Hazzan, used under creative commons license from Self Magazine.

An Inside Look at Mentoring in a Pharmacy Lab

Sept. 10, 2020

Health Sciences researchers are recognized for mentoring students in the lab. Here’s a look at how one PI guides a graduate research assistant.

Erin Jennings is a doctoral research assistant working in the lab with James Galligan, PhD, in the College of Pharmacy.

Dr. Fayez Ghishan’s Legacy Honored in Endowment

Sept. 3, 2020

Steele Children’s Research Center director will be the initial holder of an endowed directorship in his name.

Fayez K. Ghishan, MD, was surprised with an endowment in his name to fund the director of the Steele Children’s Research Center in perpetuity.

COVID-19 Brings Mental Health Concerns as Kids Head Back to School

Sept. 3, 2020

Funda Bachini, MD, answers back-to-school questions about children’s mental health.

Students who returned to in-person learning face a new school reality.

Building a ‘Healthy Kids’ Summer Camp During a Pandemic

Aug. 27, 2020

How the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health pivoted to keep its annual camp up and running during a summer without in-person activities.

Siblings from the White family show off one of their camp projects.

Drug Discovery Summit Fosters Arizona Collaborations

Aug. 27, 2020

A conference hosted by two University of Arizona Health Sciences centers brings researchers together to forge new partnerships, accelerate drug discovery.