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Researchers in the University of Arizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center are working toward closing a 20- to 30-year gap in understanding the link between female hormones, pain and addiction.

The Power of Hormones in Treating Pain and Addiction in Women

Sept. 27, 2021

Researchers in the Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center study hormones to understand why women experience pain and addiction differently from men.

Dongkyun Kang, PhD, has created a portable prototype of a microscope used to help diagnose skin cancer.

Building Connections to Improve Health Care Innovations

Sept. 22, 2021

HealthTech Connect is advancing health technology in Arizona by generating collaboration and elevating Phoenix as an emerging hub for biomedical innovation.

Researchers in the Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center are studying cannabis with a focus on pain, inflammation and addiction.

Pain Relief Research: Clearing the Smoke Surrounding Cannabis

Sept. 16, 2021

Members of the Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center are optimistic about the potential of cannabis as a viable non-opioid alternative to treat pain.

Solving the Puzzle of Making Opioids Safer

Sept. 8, 2021

Two members of the Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center are studying biological mechanisms of opioids in hopes of reducing negative side effects.

Native American Cancer Research Internship Opens New Doors

Aug. 18, 2021

A University of Arizona Cancer Center-based program fosters the next generation of Native American scientists and doctors.

Students from the tribal Diné College immersed themselves in a 10-week program geared toward building research capabilities, trust and discovery in the neurosciences.

Program Empowers Native Students in Neuroscience Discovery

Aug. 12, 2021

Diné College students learn how they can contribute to better health of Native people and communities with an eye toward creating lasting change.

Evolving Health Care Landscape Spurs New Training Approaches

Aug. 5, 2021

As gaps between health care needs and current solutions become more apparent, innovative education programs are preparing students for the future.

Summer Oncology Internship Strives to Diversify Workforce

July 29, 2021

Seven second-year College of Medicine – Tucson students from populations underrepresented in medicine gain hands-on experience during a four-week summer oncology internship.

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli produce sulforaphane, a plant chemical researchers have linked to detoxifying carcingoens found in tobacco smoke.

Targeting Carcinogens with Broccoli to Prevent Cancer

July 22, 2021

UArizona Health Sciences researchers found that broccoli seed and sprout extract rich in sulforaphane helped heavy smokers reduce their risk of cancer.

Drs. Ruslan Rafikov and Olga Rafikova study the genetic and metabolomic biomarkers of pulmonary hypertension.

A Simple Blood Test to Speed Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosis

July 1, 2021

Health Sciences researchers are using artificial intelligence to quickly identify the chemical fingerprints of pulmonary hypertension before it’s too late.