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Researchers at the Center for Innovation in Brain Science are flipping the traditional research model by first considering known factors underlying diseases and then seeking treatments using technologies to scan data for patterns that suggest certain compounds may impact those biological pathways.

Datasets and ‘Flipped’ Research Drive Alzheimer's Advances

Aug. 18, 2022

By upending standard research methods and analyzing large datasets with AI, researchers have surfaced new hopes for Alzheimer's treatment and prevention.

“People have studied sex hormones – primarily estrogen and testosterone – and pain for decades, but nobody's really understood how it works,” said Frank Porreca, PhD, whose research has identified prolactin as a potential therapeutic target for female-prevalent pain.

Identifying a Link Between Prolactin and Female Pain

Aug. 11, 2022

Dr. Frank Porreca is looking for options to manage chronic pain in women by uncovering the selective actions of prolactin in female-prevalent pain disorders.

Janko Nikolich-Žugich, MD, PhD, lived through an epidemic as a boy before becoming an internationally recognized immunologist and gerontologist.

Understanding Infectious Diseases to Improve Health

Aug. 1, 2022

Dr. Janko Nikolich-Žugich’s past experiences left him uniquely prepared to fight a global pandemic – and help prevent the next one.

A One Health Approach for Better Health Solutions

July 18, 2022

The One Health approach to research connects experts in human, animal and environmental health to improve health outcomes for all.

Syed Shujaat Ali Zaidi, PhD, (left) and Rudramani Pokhrel, PhD (right), are working with researchers to apply computational techniques to rapidly accelerate the pace of host-microbe research as part of Personalized Defense, a University of Arizona Health Sciences initiative.

Harnessing the Power of Bioinformatics to Advance Research

July 14, 2022

Two bioinformaticists are dedicated to improving research by applying computer science, mathematics and statistics to analyze biological data.

The Phoenix Bioscience Core will house the new Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies, with space for academic and research activities, as well as collaboration spaces to serve academic, research and community needs.

CAMI Set to Transform Immunotherapy Field Through Research

July 5, 2022

The Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies will support research to catalyze the next generation of precision health care treatments.

Diverse Research Drives Future of Precision Medicine

June 30, 2022

The All of Us Research Program is shaping the future of medicine, particularly for populations that historically have been excluded from genomics studies.

One of the biggest scientific applications to come from the pandemic can be found in the immunology that led to the development of the highly effective COVID-19 vaccines.

A New Era: Creating Defenses Against Disease After COVID-19

June 9, 2022

The scientific lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic are changing the way researchers study emerging pathogens.

Dr. Gustavo De Oliveira Almeida’s fascination with applying data science to real life led him to his dream job as coordinator of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Sensor Lab.

Finding a Career Calling in the Health Sciences Sensor Lab

June 6, 2022

A varied career path led Dr. Gustavo de Oliveira Almeida to his ideal job of helping investigators advance research through sensor technology.

Data science fellows apply the technical training they learn through the year-long program to the research they are doing in the laboratory.

Training and Retaining Home-grown Data Scientists

June 3, 2022

The Data Science Fellows program is developing a Health Sciences workforce to meet the growing data needs of researchers.