People ages 18-64 can participate in the Randomized Assessment of Influenza Vaccine Efficacy Network study through a regional site led by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers.

The Yuma Center for Excellence for Desert Agriculture set up a lab to test wastewater for early warnings of COVID-19's spread throughout Yuma. This collaboration between public health and wastewater testing requiring the expertise of a range of professionals across multiple industries is considered a One Health approach. Frank A. von Hippel, PhD, professor in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and lead of the UArizona Health Sciences “One Health” research initiative, is quoted. The Health Sciences Office of Communications assisted with this story.

The Rural Health Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship in the College of Medicine – Phoenix is mentioned as one of two programs attracting outside medical students to the Payson community.

The scholarships benefit students who are dedicated to expanding health care delivery and positively impacting global health and well-being.

A heart rhythm disorders specialist, the College of Medicine – Tucson associate professor talks about his love of the Southwest, American medical teaching and country music.

Two University of Arizona Health Sciences scientists are one step closer to developing a test to assess a baby’s risk for asthma, which would allow parents to take steps to thwart the disease’s development and could guide doctors to prescribe preventive treatments. This content originated with a Health Sciences news release.

A predictive test could help parents and doctors use interventions to prevent asthma during the first two years of life.

Dr. Frank Porreca’s research into kappa opioid receptors may lead to a therapeutic option for people who have chronic pain and trouble sleeping.