News Stories

Casting a green light on fibromyalgia, the invisible disease

Sept. 7, 2023

People with fibromyalgia may have another treatment option available soon thanks to continuing research at the Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center.

Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are exploring green light therapy as a potential treatment option for people with fibromyalgia, a puzzling disease that affects approximately 10 million people — mostly women — in the U.S.

Dynamic training prepares physician for career in research

Aug. 31, 2023

A surgeon is learning how to use data science skills to boost research and turn discoveries into practical treatments for patients.

Chidiebere “Peter” Echieh, MD, FWACS, is enhancing his research capabilities with skills acquired in the Data Science Fellows program while also learning how to turn discoveries in the lab into practical solutions in the Clinical Translational Sciences program.

An innovative approach to increase health literacy

Aug. 15, 2023

The K-12 Health Literacy Project is introducing the importance of science and health to local students while training future providers to communicate effectively.

University of Arizona student interns in the Health Connectors program presented science and health information to elementary school children as part of a UArizona Health Sciences initiative to increase health literacy.

On a mission to lead the next class of physician assistants

Aug. 8, 2023

Kevin Lohenry’s military experience guided him toward a career as a physician assistant and is helping him prepare the next generation of health care providers.

After serving in the Navy, Kevin Lohenry, PhD, PA-C, embarked on a career as a physician assistant and now is leading others to the profession as interim dean of the University of Arizona College of Health Sciences.

Using data to make better medical decisions

Aug. 3, 2023

The Data Science Fellowship equips health care researchers and professionals to leverage data to improve medical knowledge and care.

Ajay Perumbeti, MD, is a pediatric hematologist oncologist who is pairing his vast clinical expertise with a growing base of expertise as a data scientist with the intent of gaining new knowledge that will benefit patients.

Nurse-midwifery program seeks to improve maternal health

July 25, 2023

At the University of Arizona Health Sciences, students learn the midwifery model of care, which can serve as an accessible solution to improve maternal health.

midwifery student walking past the simulation lab

Increasing financial literacy for health care professionals

July 17, 2023

A new course is empowering students with the knowledge to overcome financial challenges they may face while pursuing careers in health care.

University of Arizona Health Sciences students are learning how to reduce the burden of student loan debt while acquiring useful skills to make smart financial decisions that will support a sustained career in the health care workforce.

Revolutionizing skin cancer care through data

June 22, 2023

Researchers are filling a knowledge gap by building a powerful tool to accelerate the development of diagnostic and prognostic technologies.

Arizona’s warmer climate, which entices people to spend time outdoors year-round, combines with the state’s elevation and proximity to the equator to increase Arizonans’ risk of skin cancer.

A legacy of hope continues through CAMI

June 15, 2023

Bruce and Patricia Bartlett’s endowment to catalyze transformative cancer medicine may prove the ultimate ROI from legendary investor George A. Vanderheiden.

A generous gift made by Bruce and Patricia Bartlett in the name of the late George Vanderheiden (pictured) will fund an endowed chair and future cancer research at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies.

Fighting the second pandemic: long COVID

May 30, 2023

Researchers are defining long COVID and exploring the underlying cause and consequences of the disease that is affecting millions of people.