Fighting Vaccine Inequity, Arizona Health Professionals Vaccinated Mexicans March 24, 2022 The Mobile Outreach Vaccination and Education for Underserved Populations (MOVE UP) program, a coordinated effort at the University of Arizona Health Sciences, responded to the specific needs and opportunities to distribute COVID-19 vaccines in border communities. Cecilia Rosales, MD, associate dean of community engagement and outreach at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and leader of the MOVE UP program, is quoted. El Paso Times
Is it Possible to Slow the Progression of Muscle Degeneration in ALS Patients? March 23, 2022 Researchers in the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Innovation in Brain Science are investigating an oral drug candidate that may benefit patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Read more Image
How These Exercises Can Help Older Adults Stay Mobile March 23, 2022 Researchers have found that guided, group exercise can significantly improve strength and mobility for seniors 65 years and older. Kathleen Insel, PhD, RN, a professor at the UArizona College of Nursing, is quoted. Healthline
A Day in the Life of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center March 23, 2022 From accidental medicine overdoses to scorpion stings, see how a poison center answers the call (literally) to provide immediate life-saving information and medical expertise. Read more Image
UArizona SensorLab Brings in Student, Faculty and Community for Innovation March 23, 2022 The UArizona Health Sciences Sensor Lab aims to bring students, faculty and the community together through the use of software sensor systems and human-centered hardware. The Health Sciences Office of Communications assisted with this story. KVOA-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Science Needs Data to Solve Problems. Climate Change is Making That Harder March 23, 2022 Researchers are worried that air quality studies may be harder to conduct in Tucson and other environments that are becoming hotter, drier, dustier and more extreme as a result of climate change. Paloma Beamer, PhD, a professor at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, is quoted. The Arizona Republic
Sensor Lab Seed Grants Advance Innovative Research March 22, 2022 The UArizona Health Sciences Sensor Lab awarded seed grants to eight faculty members and two student projects to improve health and wellness. Read more Image
Biden Appoints Martinez to President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities March 22, 2022 Gabriel Martinez will serve a two-year term on the committee that provides advice and assistance to the president and the secretary of Health and Human Services on a broad range of topics that impact people with intellectual disabilities. Read more Image
Residency Match Day Returns to In-Person Celebration March 22, 2022 Friends and family gather to honor and celebrate College of Medicine – Tucson and College of Medicine – Phoenix medical students. Read more Image