Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Likely to Give Long-Lasting Protection, Study Finds June 30, 2021 A study published in Nature, found evidence that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines induced a persistent immunity to COVID-19, and that those who received either vaccine may not need a booster shot. “Anything that would actually require a booster would be variant-based, not based on waning of immunity,” Deepta Bhattacharya, an immunologist at the College of Medicine - Tucson, told The New York Times. “I just don’t see that happening.” This article was picked up and published on 57 digital sites for local TV news stations throughout the U.S. NewsNation.Now
Health Insider: Valley Doctor Weighs in on Concerns Over Delta Variant, New Mask Guidance June 30, 2021 Dr. Shad Marvasti, associate professor and director of public health prevention and health promotion curriculum at the College of Medicine – Phoenix, discusses why he thinks it is a good idea to bring back mask mandates to combat the Delta variant of COVID-19. KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Dr. David Tzou Recognized with Health Sciences Career Development Award June 29, 2021 Read more Image
Accelerated Medical Degree Program Welcomes First Students June 29, 2021 Six high school graduates have been accepted to the College of Medicine – Tucson’s new accelerated MD program. Read more Image
Letter: Public Health on Campuses of Arizona Universities June 29, 2021 G. Marie Swanson, founding dean and professor emerita of the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, writes a letter to the editor about Gov. Doug Ducey's executive order prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates and mask requirements at Arizona's public universities. Arizona Daily Star
UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Accelerated Pathway to Medical Education Welcomes First Class June 28, 2021 The UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson has accepted six high school graduates in a new program that reduces the time to a medical degree to seven years. Read more Image
College of Pharmacy Achieves Record Licensing Exam Success June 28, 2021 When a new exam format collided with obstacles created by the pandemic, a College of Pharmacy team found a way to help students continued to succeed. Read more Image
Assessment Tool Helps Future Pharmacists Prepare for Work in the Community June 25, 2021 A recent University of Arizona College of Pharmacy study suggests that Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) may be a valuable means of assessing clinical skills while providing pharmacy students learning experiences in community pharmacy settings. Read more Image
UArizona College of Medicine Launches Study to Help New Moms Quit Smoking June 25, 2021 Quitting smoking is a challenge for many Americans, but according to Dr. Alicia Allen, women in postpartum may have it the hardest. "Even though half, or maybe even 60% of pregnant women, quit smoking, almost all of them relapse within a year of having a baby. That's what we're trying to prevent," said Allen, an assistant professor at the College of Medicine – Tucson. Allen is leading up what is called the PEACH Project. KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Niki Putzar-Davis Awarded Wildcat Career Champion Award June 24, 2021 The award recognizes extraordinary commitment to furthering the careers of Wildcats through mentoring, hiring or other career-related assistance. Read more Image