As 16- and 17-year-olds become eligible for the Pfizer booster, some are wondering if it will be enough against the Omicron variant. Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD, a professor of immunology with the College of Medicine – Tucson, said the early data suggests after two shots, antibodies are not blocking Omicron well but after three shots, they are blocking better.

A research team will study how to better control severe asthma and determine why sufferers are less likely to contract COVID-19, influenza and rhinovirus.

A passion for people and keen scientific knowledge drive Sylvia Paton to deliver compassionate care as a research nurse at the UArizona Cancer Center.

UArizona Cancer Center has been at the forefront of advancing cancer prevention and treatment.

A new study by researchers at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health finds that vigorous exercise in a highly polluted area can diminish the positive brain benefits of exercise. The paper was published online in the journal Neurology.

There are only a few ways to access antibody treatments in Arizona, and even fewer choices 12- to 17-year-olds. Sean Elliott, MD, professor emeritus of pediatrics at the College of Medicine – Tucson, specializes in pediatric infectious diseases. He says treatments can be helpful to eligible pediatric patients. Dr. Elliott said health providers are looking for ways for young patients to get antibodies, and he’d welcome more resources.

While physical activity benefits brain health in low-pollution areas, it did not confer the same benefits in higher pollution areas, study shows.

Terry Matsunaga, PhD, of the College of Medicine – Tucson, was recognized for his technological contributions to diagnosing problems in the heart.

Having diminished antibody levels isn’t all that telling because other immune fighters might jump in to compensate when a virus invades. Even in a worst-case scenario, where protections against infection and mild illness substantially fray, vaccine effectiveness against severe disease probably wouldn’t suffer more than “a small drop,” says Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD, an immunologist at the College of Medicine – Tucson.