Episode 343: How to eat better using culinary medicine Nov. 5, 2022 Melanie Hingle, PhD, MPH, RD, associate professor of nutritional sciences with an appointment in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, explains how the university is seeking to develop the state's first culinary medicine program. Arizona Public Media
Pediatric Autoimmune Research Bolstered by $10M Gift Nov. 4, 2022 A $10 million gift from the Steele Foundation includes $2 million for CAMI, marking the first private philanthropic support for the new center. Read more Image
State Invests $150M For New UArizona Health Sciences Center Nov. 3, 2022 Gov. Doug Ducey designated $150 million for the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies at the University of Arizona Health Sciences. Read more Image
12th Annual Melanoma Walk Will Include 5K Run Nov. 3, 2022 For the first time, a 5K run has been added to the annual event that supports the Skin Cancer Institute’s work in melanoma research, community outreach, education and patient care in Arizona. Read more Image
UArizona is getting $150 million in COVID-19 relief money for a bioscience center Nov. 3, 2022 The UArizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies, or CAMI, received a strong vote of support from Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, who designated $150 million in new funding for the Phoenix-based center. The Arizona Republic
More adipose tissue increases breast cancer risk after menopause Nov. 3, 2022 Jennifer Bea, PhD, associate professor in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and co-leader of the cancer prevention and control program in the UArizona Cancer Center, presented findings at ObesityWeek 2022 that showed higher amounts of visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue are associated with an increased risk for breast cancer among postmenopausal women. Endocrine Today
Get ready for the most wonderful day of the year Nov. 3, 2022 The onset of daylight saving time has been linked to a bump in heart attacks and strokes. Denise Rodriguez Esquivel, PhD, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. The Atlantic
New UArizona Health Sciences Center Receives $150M State Investment Plus Philanthropic Support Nov. 2, 2022 Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey designated $150 million in new funding for the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies, which also received part of a new $10 million gift from the Steele Foundation. Read more Image
The man beat cancer years ago. Why was there a mass in his lung? Nov. 2, 2022 A cancer survivor feared cancer may have returned to his body when doctors discovered a mass on his lungs. The New York Times
The VEINS/VIVA 2022 top awards recognize leaders in vascular medicine Nov. 2, 2022 UArizona Health Sciences Senior Vice President Michael D. Dake, MD, is the recipient of the VIVA Foundation 2022 ATLAS Award, which celebrates the career and impact of physicians who have distinguished themselves as scholars and leaders in their respective vascular fields. Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology
