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College of Medicine – Phoenix welcomes the Class of 2029

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Teachers step into health science students’ shoes to spark STEM futures

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Study lays groundwork for preventing dangerous falls on dry spills

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

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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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

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Study shows loss of Y in blood cells hinders immune response to cancer

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Study says original COVID-19 vaccination did not stop immune system from fighting variants