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Rebuilding nature’s blueprint to target cancer

A postdoctoral researcher is exploring how cantharidin, a natural toxin blister beetles use as a defense mechanism, could lead to safer and more effective cancer therapeutics.

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Leveraging research, industry expertise to speed biomedical breakthroughs

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Resource-poor neighborhood conditions may increase gestational diabetes risk

A new medical student laughs as a smiling professor helps him put on his white coat.

Students in College of Medicine – Tucson’s Class of 2029 receive white coats

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Resource-poor neighborhood conditions may increase gestational diabetes risk

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New dermatology department to train physicians, researchers and safeguard skin health

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New research uncovers gene impacts of PFAS exposure in firefighters

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Study lays groundwork for preventing dangerous falls on dry spills

White Coat Ceremony marks first step for next generation of physicians

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$10M PCORI funding award will fuel study of sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome

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Micronutrient deficiency linked to chronic pain in new study

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Toxic metals linked to impaired growth in infants in Guatemala

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Slower arm movements linked to greater fall risk for older adults

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Medical student awarded Hillel Foundation scholarship

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New U of A 3-year medical degree program receives ABOR approval

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New degree positions students for success in growing medical device industry