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 Why does losing the Y chromosome make some cancers worse? New $6.5M NIH grant could provide clues Today U of A Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Dr. Dan Theodorescu plans to study loss of Y chromosome biology and investigate potential therapies for bladder and other cancers. Read more
Study explores how losing the Y chromosome fuels bladder cancer aggressiveness Tuesday News-Medical.Net
Extreme heat is making toxins even more dangerous to farmworkers, study says Monday KJZZ-Radio (Phoenix, AZ)
Image Zuckerman College of Public Health’s Purnima Madhivanan named a top mentor at U of A Monday Read more
Image Researchers find potential link between chronic pain, immune condition Monday Patients with high-impact chronic pain had eosinophilia at a higher rate than the general population, according to a new University of Arizona study. Read more
Image Connect2STEM helps students explore health care fields Monday College of Medicine – Phoenix’s community education program allows for hands-on learning. Read more
U of A, pharmaceutical company partnership leads to new medical development against coronavirus Oct. 12, 2025 KJZZ-Radio (Phoenix, AZ)
