Health Sciences Connect

Fariba Donovan, MD, PhD, holds a pipette in a gloved hand in a lab at the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence.

June 9, 2025

Fariba Donovan works to keep “The Last of Us” in fictional realm

Valley fever center mycology researcher is on the front line in the fight for her patients and to bring increased attention to the disease.

A photo of rows upon rows of grape vines in Sonoma, California.

Phoenix’s Yamoah and Chiamvimonvat make a great team

May 28, 2025

Married researchers know how to collaborate when it comes to life, work and winemaking.

Kacey Ernst, PhD, holds her hands at her chest while talking to students.

Kacey Ernst keeps tackling pressing public health issues

May 12, 2025

Professor is passionate about studying the intersection between disease and climate.

Terry A. Badger, PhD, RN, stands outside near the University of Arizona College of Nursing sign.

Nursing’s Terry A. Badger devoted to helping others

May 5, 2025

Longtime Nursing researcher and professor’s work focuses on reducing health disparities and improving quality of life for cancer survivors and families.

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Honors & Awards

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

Monday

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

Rick G. Schnellmann honored by Southern Arizona VA

June 12, 2025

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A professor places a ceremonial hood over the shoulders of a young woman. Both are smiling and wearing graduation regalia. — Hope Wollen is hooded by Chris Stallman, MLS, an associate professor and the genetic counseling graduate program director, for earning her Master of Science in Genetic Counseling degree.

Photo by Noelle Haro-Gomez, U of A Health Sciences Office of Communications

May 27, 2025

College of Health Sciences celebrates Class of 2025

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