What can be learned from negative findings of two trials in biliary tract cancer Feb. 7, 2023 Two recent clinical trials investigating new ways to treat biliary tract cancer failed to meet their primary endpoints, but investigators believe the studies had a positive impact in space of biliary tract cancer research. The ASCO Post
Episode 195: STIs and the vaginal microbiome with Dr. Kate Rhodes and Dr. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz Feb. 7, 2023 Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz, PhD, associate professor at the College of Medicine – Phoenix, and Kate Rhodes, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at the BIO5 Institute, discuss STI rates in the U.S., the impacts for women, the link between the vaginal microbiome and cancer, and what it’s like to be a researcher of women’s health. FemTech Focus Podcast
Five UArizona Researchers Named AAAS Fellows Feb. 6, 2023 Donata Vercelli, MD, Regents Professor in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is one of five new American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows. Read more Image
Key to Healthier Employees Could Be a Quieter – or Louder – Office Space Feb. 6, 2023 A new study suggests that too much – or too little – office noise has a negative effect on employee well-being. Read more Image
Connecting with LeeAnn Martinez Feb. 6, 2023 All of Us’ new executive director is focusing on funding, retention and supporting the staff and researchers who utilize Workbench. Read more Image
CVS, Walmart among stores cutting pharmacy hours Feb. 6, 2023 Stores are getting ready to cut pharmacy hours across the country and in Arizona as a new report from the Wall Street Journal says most stores are continuing to face staffing shortages following the pandemic. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
New Valley fever training is changing medical care and saving lives Feb. 6, 2023 A training program developed by Banner – University Medicine and the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the College of Medicine – Tucson seeks to catch Valley fever before it turns deadly. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Nursing scholarships offered in Arizona to help with staff shortages Feb. 4, 2023 Nearly 160 students at the College of Nursing will be able to accelerate completion of their studies thanks to a share of $43.1 million in grants awarded by the Arizona Department of Health Services to five Arizona nursing programs. Arizona Daily Star
New UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson program aims to boost number of researchers studying older adults and well-being Feb. 3, 2023 A new program at the Center on Aging at the College of Medicine – Tucson aims to increase the number of researchers trained to study older adults with the goal of improving the well-being of older adults in diverse groups. KNAU-FM (Flagstaff, AZ)