New research led by Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD, professor at the College of Medicine – Tucson, could open new opportunities for stem cell therapies. Bhattacharya's team genetically modified pluripotent stem cells to avoid immune rejection.

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University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers say the genetically engineered stem cells also could pave the way for new regenerative medicine treatments for diseases such as Type 1 diabetes.

Victoria Maizes, MD, executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about topics including the health benefits and risks of eating salmon.

Biotech company Quantgene provides intelligent genomics that use artificial intelligence to detect and fight cancer at early stages. The technology is used at clinical research institutions including the UArizona Cancer Center.

Kathleen Insel, PhD, RN, stays active, physically and mentally, as she leads an initiative intent on improving health and well-being throughout the lifespan.

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UArizona has been named a member of the Age-Friendly University Global Network, a group of higher education institutions committed to promoting positive and healthy aging and enhancing the lives of older members of the global community.

In the Nurse.org Student Choice Awards, which polls students nationwide, the College of Nursing was named the top nursing school in Arizona.