Image UArizona Health Sciences Researchers Narrow in on Novel Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease July 28, 2020 A $3.8-million federal grant will allow a team led by the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy to continue to develop a drug to prevent or reverse this devastating neurodegenerative disorder. Read more
Image UArizona Researchers Detangle Protein Interaction Implicated in Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s July 28, 2020 New findings by University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson chemists Drs. Wolfgang Peti and Rebecca Page provide a foundation to better understand and treat these neurological disorders. Read more
UArizona Researchers Work to Develop Device That Would Give Faster COVID-19 Results July 28, 2020 To better protect those serving on the front lines of battlefields or dealing with an event like the COVID-19 health crisis or potential future pandemics, scientists at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix are leading an effort to develop a device that could easily, quickly and accurately detect pathogens and biological threats. KGUN-TV (ABC) Tucson
First-Year Medical School Students Reflect on Studies During Pandemic July 28, 2020 Students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson share their experiences as they study medicine amid the COVID-19 pandemic. KOLD-TV (CBS) Tucson
Image UArizona Aims to Provide Rapid Tests for First Responders, Those on Battlefields Exposed to Biothreats, Such as COVID-19 July 27, 2020 With Department of Defense funding, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix leads effort to develop portable device to detect biological threats, like the virus that causes COVID-19. Read more
University of Arizona to Hold Some In-Person Classes in the Fall July 24, 2020 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins confirmed that the fall semester will begin as scheduled on Aug. 24 with a mix of in-person and remote instruction. More than half of all classes will include an in-person component. CNN - Erin Burnett OutFront
Image UArizona, State of Arizona Expand Eligibility for COVID-19 Antibody Testing in Concert with $7.7M Study to Better Understand Immunity July 22, 2020 A free statewide COVID-19 antibody testing program expands to 15 categories of essential workers at high risk of exposure, in concert with a $7.7 million UArizona study to better understand immunity. Read more
Image COVID-19 Couldn’t Stop Med-Start July 22, 2020 For the first time in five decades, the summer enrichment program used an online platform to immerse high school students in health careers. Read more
University of Arizona Expands Free Antibody Test Program for Essential Workers, Plans Study COVID-19 Immunity July 22, 2020 Preliminary data shows hardly anyone has immunity against COVID-19, but the University of Arizona is hoping to expand both testing and research on the subject. The Arizona Republic
Image Dr. Lawrence Mandarino Recognized with College of Medicine – Tucson Mentoring Award July 21, 2020 Read more
