Black Microbiologists Push for Visibility Amid a Pandemic Sept. 28, 2020 Black in Microbiology Week is the latest in a series of virtual events highlighting Black scientists in a variety of disciplines. “This is really a chance to welcome new voices and amplify those that have not been heard,” said Michael D. L. Johnson, a microbiologist and immunologist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, who will take part in Friday’s Black in Bacteriology panel. New York Times
Potential Target to Diagnose, Monitor Cervical Cancer Treatment Aim of UArizona Health Sciences Researchers Sept. 25, 2020 Dr. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz’s research team found proteins called immune checkpoint inhibitors in the cervicovaginal environment that may help predict if a woman suffers from abnormal cell growth or cancer. Read more Image
UArizona Health Sciences Exceeds $200M in Research Funding for First Time, Boosted by COVID-19 Collaborations Sept. 24, 2020 University of Arizona Health Sciences passes $200 million milestone in research funding in fiscal year 2020, addressing some of the world’s most challenging health conditions, including COVID-19. Read more Image
Future Primary Care Physicians Grateful for Full-Tuition Scholarship, Excited to Serve their Communities Sept. 24, 2020 Sixteen first-year students are among 32 new PCP Scholarship recipients this academic year at the UArizona Colleges of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix – both schools still have scholarships available. Read more Image
KJZZ News: University of Arizona COVID-19 Immunity Study of Frontline Workers Sept. 24, 2020 Researchers from the University of Arizona are studying front-line workers who have been infected with COVID-19 and those workers who are at increased risk of getting infected with the coronavirus. The goal is to understand immunity after exposure. Dr. Jeff Burgess, Associate Dean of Research at the UA College of Public Health discusses the Arizona HEROES project. KJZZ-FM (NPR) Phoenix
Future Primary Care Physicians Grateful for Scholarships, Eager to Serve their Communities Sept. 23, 2020 Sixteen first-year students are among the 32 new PCP Scholarship recipients this academic year at the colleges of medicine in Tucson and Phoenix. Read more Thumbnail
Nursing Simulation Upgrades to Boost In-Person, Remote Learning Sept. 23, 2020 Alumni donation will provide $1 million to support online training and enhance nursing education. Read more Image
Why Do You Wear Your Mask? Sept. 23, 2020 Health Sciences is leading by example, wearing masks and practicing public health protocols. Read more Thumbnail
COVID-19 Partnerships Drive Record Year of Research Funding Sept. 23, 2020 Health Sciences researchers have broken an institutional funding record as they tackle a range of challenging health problems, now including COVID-19. Read more Image
All-Arizona Daily Download: No Labor Day Spike in COVID Cases Sept. 23, 2020 Dr. Shad Marvasti, Director of Public Health at the UA College of Medicine – Phoenix says Labor Day weekend did not lead to a big case spike and numbers appear to show safety protocols and restrictions are working. KTAR-AM (Phoenix)
