Racial Bias and Discrimination May Negatively Impact Heart Disease Care, Risk Factors Nov. 11, 2019 "African-American race negatively influenced the decision-making process for heart transplants, especially during discussions among health care providers," said lead author Dr. Khadijah Breathett, assistant professor of medicine and advanced heart failure/transplant cardiologist at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center. Eurekalert!
UArizona Students Use Virtual Reality Room to Practice Medical Skills Nov. 8, 2019 The University of Arizona is using a new state-of-the-art virtual reality simulation center for students to learn, practice, and evaluate their knowledge at the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center. KVOA Tucson News
Study Finds Inflammatory Protein Can Protect Against Spread of Herpes Virus Nov. 7, 2019 Study led by Jameson Gardner, a graduate research student in the laboratory of Dr. Herbst-Kralovetz at the UArizona College of Medicine ‒ Phoenix, have discovered a function in a pro-inflammatory protein that could play an important part in improving current and future therapeutics for the herpes virus. Eurekalert!
New UArizona Class Challenges Students to Find Alzheimer’s Disease Cure Nov. 7, 2019 A revolutionary new class being offered at the UArizona Health Sciences will challenge students with finding the cure for Alzheimer’s disease. KVOA Tucson News
‘Revolutionary’ New Class Challenges UArizona Students to Cure Alzheimer’s Disease Nov. 1, 2019 The University of Arizona Health Sciences is offering innovative curricula for students to influence human health and build entrepreneurial skills. Read more Image
Opening the Health Sciences Innovation Building With a Native American Blessing Ceremony - Nov. 1, 2019 Nov. 1, 2019 Read more Image
Arizona Universities to Study Sex Assault Prevention Training for Bars Oct. 29, 2019 With a $3 million National Institutes of Health grant, researchers will conduct a five-year study focused on 56 bars and breweries located within a mile of each of the state’s three major public universities. KOLD-TV
Study Finds Inflammatory Protein Can Protect Against Spread of Herpes Virus Oct. 28, 2019 UA College of Medicine – Phoenix researchers discover protein function that can improve current therapeutics. Read more Image