A message from Dr. Jennifer Barton, interim vice provost for health programs May 2, 2025 As President Suresh Garimella shared in his recent message, the university is taking important steps to strengthen academic integration across colleges. In my new role, I will oversee Health Sciences’ research and administrative functions and work to ensure continuity in our critical clinical partnership with Banner Health. Read more
Image New study identifies key predictors of PFAS levels in US career firefighters Wednesday Findings provide vital insights into the factors that influence PFAS body burdens in firefighters and is a critical step toward protecting their long-term health. Read more
Image Study finds increase in EMS calls due to extreme heat among vulnerable populations Wednesday Several groups and regions experienced heat-related increases that outpaced nonheat-related emergency calls — signaling emerging, heat-specific vulnerabilities. Read more
Image Disease-prevention pioneer Smolinski is back where he started Jan. 29, 2026 Renowned epidemiologist and alum brings Ending Pandemics Academy to U of A in the battle against emerging health threats. Read more
Acclaimed University of Arizona Researcher Jennifer Barton to lead Arizona Bioscience Roadmap steering committee Jan. 28, 2026 BizTucson
Harmful exposures during the Gulf War put women veterans at risk of early menopause Jan. 27, 2026 Scienceline
Menopause linked to changes in brain's gray matter, new study shows Jan. 27, 2026 Scientific American
