PhD: There’s more mold on windowsills than anywhere else in your home – here, the best way to change that Aug. 23, 2023 Mold, pollen and dirt can build up on windowsills, triggering allergies and causing health issues. Woman’s World
Wondisford named dean of College of Medicine – Phoenix Aug. 22, 2023 Endocrinologist Dr. Fredric Edward Wondisford will take the helm at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix on Oct. 2. Read more Image
Horror as den of deadly rattlesnakes – including nine babies – found outside home Aug. 22, 2023 A Southern Arizona fire department removed a den of 11 snakes in a bricked area near a home. The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy said that there are around 8,000 venomous snake bites in the U.S. every year and between 8 to 15 deaths. Newsweek
Many Phoenix-area pharmacies now offering flu shot; should you wait to get yours? Aug. 22, 2023 Even though it’s only August, flu shots are now being offered at many pharmacies. Shad Marvasti, MD, associate professor of family and community medicine at the College of Medicine – Phoenix, recommends waiting until September or October to get the shot. KTVK-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Cancer Center program connects scientists to the community Aug. 21, 2023 Outreach program brings scientists to local cafes to meet with people interested in research, breaking down barriers to cancer research information. Read more Image
UArizona Valley fever expert Galgiani to receive lifetime achievement award Aug. 21, 2023 The Arizona Bioindustry Association announced that John Galgiani, MD, professor and director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is the 2023 recipient of the AZBio Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement. Bioengineer.org
Big poker party a big deal for Tucson children's charity Aug. 21, 2023 The 20th Anniversary Big Deal Poker Party – Vegas, Baby! on Friday, Sept. 22, at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, will raise funds for the Steele Children’s Research Center. The center is slated to receive $800,000 to fund the renovation of five laboratories and a research office at the Angel Charity for Children Wings for Genetic Research. Arizona Daily Star
First Asian-American UArizona College of Nursing dean Aug. 21, 2023 Hyochol “Brian” Ahn, PhD, MSN, MS-CTS, MS-ECE, APRN, ANP-BC, FAAN, the first Asian-American dean of the College of Nursing, is interviewed. KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)