Arizona Universities to Study Sex Assault Prevention Training for Bars Oct. 29, 2019 With a $3 million National Institutes of Health grant, researchers will conduct a five-year study focused on 56 bars and breweries located within a mile of each of the state’s three major public universities. KOLD-TV
Study Finds Inflammatory Protein Can Protect Against Spread of Herpes Virus Oct. 28, 2019 UA College of Medicine – Phoenix researchers discover protein function that can improve current therapeutics. Read more Image
UArizona Health Sciences Launches Innovative Nursing Integrative Health Program Oct. 25, 2019 The new program is the first program nationally to incorporate integrative health content and interventions into a BSN nursing program. Read more Image
Bad Bugs: The Vaginal Microbiome and Cancer Oct. 25, 2019 Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz of the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix links an off-kilter vaginal microbiome to increased gynecological cancer risk. Read more Image
CUP Program (Commitment to Underserved People) Oct. 24, 2019 Medical students and physician volunteers are providing free medical care and education to underserved people in Southern Arizona. Read more Thumbnail
UA Cancer Center Receives $8.6M Grant to Lead One of Three NCI Clinical Trials Networks Oct. 23, 2019 The National Cancer Institute will fund the UA Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials Network, one of three networks in the nation to perform early-phase cancer-prevention clinical trials. Read more Image
UA College of Medicine – Phoenix Study Calls for Forensic Nursing Exams to Include Concussion Evaluation Oct. 23, 2019 TBIs often missed on routine forensic examination for domestic violence victims. Read more Image
‘Take Charge Diabetes Mellitus’ Study Seeks Research Volunteers Oct. 22, 2019 The University of Arizona Department of Family and Community Medicine is recruiting current Banner – University Medicine patients with Type 2 diabetes to join a study about diabetes management and blood sugar control. Read more Image
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson earns comprehensive stroke center status Oct. 21, 2019 Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is the first certified comprehensive stroke center in Tucson. Read more Image
Unlocking Cancer’s Secrets Using the ‘Social Networks’ of Cells Oct. 17, 2019 Megha Padi, PhD, of the UArizona Cancer Center has developed a method for probing the genetic underpinnings of cancer and other diseases, which could lead to better treatments. Read more Image