Janet Major Elected U.S. Distance Learning Association President June 6, 2019 A vital contributor to the Arizona Telemedicine Program at the University of Arizona for more than 20 years, Major trains health-care professionals in the effective use of videoconferencing and also plans, develops and installs the teleconferencing and telemedicine equipment used at rural telemedicine sites. Read more Image
UA Physician to Study Sleep Apnea and Heart Health June 5, 2019 Dr. Salma Patel will explore mortality related to obstructive sleep apnea in individuals suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, with a future focus on alternative therapies to continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, devices that help some people sleep better. Read more Image
Joann Sweasy, PhD, Joins UA Cancer Center as Associate Director for Basic Sciences June 5, 2019 Previously at Yale University, Dr. Sweasy brings expertise in basic sciences that will facilitate translational research. Read more Image
For Students Who Have Overcome Challenges, Pathway to Medical School Program Demonstrates Success May 31, 2019 The first students to participate in the Pre-Medical Admissions Pathway (P-MAP) program — an intensive medical school prep program for those who have faced greater-than-average challenges — have graduated from the UA College of Medicine – Tucson and become physicians Read more Image
Dr. Dan Derksen Named UA College of Medicine – Tucson 2019 Alumnus of the Year May 30, 2019 The honor recognizes his commitment to the college’s success and mission. Read more Image
Stem Cell Study Determines Most Harmful Vape Liquids May 27, 2019 Novel approach reveals vaping’s effect on endothelial cells and the most harmful flavors. Read more Image
UA College of Medicine – Tucson Relaunches Pre-Medical Admissions Pathway Program May 21, 2019 The P-MAP program, which allows highly qualified underrepresented students to automatically be accepted into the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, has been revised and relaunched to better suit the needs of incoming medical students. Read more Image
International Collaboration Aims to Predict Life-Threatening Reaction to Heparin Treatment May 20, 2019 No tests currently are available to evaluate risk for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, an adverse reaction to the drug that can result in catastrophic, life-threatening complications in patients with cardiovascular disease. Read more Image
Novel Study Discovers ‘Metabolic Fingerprint’ to Help Treat, Diagnose and Prevent Cervical Cancer May 14, 2019 UA Researchers identified ‘metabolic signatures’ to distinguish HPV, pre-cancerous cervical conditions and cancer. Read more Image
UA’s Mobile Health Program Expands Services May 14, 2019 The UA Mobile Health Program has expanded its primary-care services in partnership with the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF), Youth on Their Own (YOTO) and Primavera Foundation’s Casa Paloma. The mobile clinic provides full-service primary care to low-income residents in medically underserved communities throughout Pima County. Read more Image
