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 ARPA-H award will fund creation of portable lymphatic imaging scanner Tuesday U of A College of Medicine – Tucson researchers hope to have the new modality and medical device available for use within the next five years. Read more
Image 'Trojan horse' may deliver toxic dose of copper to bacterial colonies, including drug-resistant MRSA infections Jan. 23, 2026 U of A researchers are developing a compound that can smuggle an antimicrobial drug through bacteria's defensive shields. Read more
Strips of dried placenta help wounds heal with less scarring Jan. 22, 2026 New Scientist (United Kingdom)
Comprehensive Cancer Center's Postbaccalaureate Fellows Program is accepting applications Jan. 22, 2026 Comprehensive Cancer Center Read more
Comprehensive Cancer Center's Undergraduate Summer Internship Program is accepting applications Jan. 22, 2026 Comprehensive Cancer Center Read more
What actually helps after a bereavement, according to experts Jan. 21, 2026 Yours Magazine (United Kingdom)
'Aha' moments seem to come out of nowhere; how does the brain create these sudden bursts of insight? Jan. 20, 2026 Smithsonian Magazine
