News Stories

Physician-Scientist Finds Purpose in a Life Devoted to Pain

Jan. 30, 2023

Dr. Mohab Ibrahim always knew he wanted to be a doctor; his lived experience and mentors helped him find his calling as a pain specialist and researcher.

(From left) Assistant research professor Laurent Martin, PhD, and Mohab Ibrahim, MD, PhD, check the intensity of green light in a laboratory. In clinical trials. Dr. Ibrahim has shown the value of using of green light therapy for chronic pain resulting from migraine and fibromyalgia.

Delivering Health Care Solutions Through Device Design

Jan. 26, 2023

A University of Arizona Health Sciences Design course teaches students to use a human-centered approach to develop new technologies to improve lives.

Researchers Determined to Prevent Viruses From Winning

Jan. 19, 2023

Under the shadow of increasing viral threats, researchers at the Aegis Consortium are working to create a pandemic-free future.

Felicia Goodrum, PhD, co-leads Pandemic Control, Prediction and Preparedness, one of three research areas of focus for the Aegis Consortium.

Applying A Team Approach to Health Care Education

Dec. 15, 2022

Interprofessional education modules at the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center teach students the importance of teamwork in health care.

The Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center is piloting a series of games and clinical exercises that challenge small interdisciplinary groups of University of Arizona Health Sciences students to accomplish tasks as a team.

International Dual-Degree Program Making an Impact

Dec. 13, 2022

The first 30 graduates from the Health Sciences International dual-degree program are poised to address the world’s health care challenges.

Graduates from the UArizona Health Sciences and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University dual-degree master’s program wore UArizona stoles and pins during a special convocation ceremony in India.

Expanding Precision Medicine Through Genetic Counseling

Dec. 8, 2022

A master’s program seeks to improve patient care by training genetic counselors to help people interpret and utilize genetic testing results.

Genetic counseling graduate students complete clinical rotations at various locations including MotherToBaby Arizona, a hotline that provides information about the safety of medications and other exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Personal Journey Inspires Future Physician to Help Others

Nov. 22, 2022

An aspiring physician in the College of Medicine – Phoenix hopes to draw upon her personal experiences to change the way patients receive care.

Bre'anca Sanders, a first-year student in the College of Medicine – Phoenix, strives to become part of the solution to deliver better health care for underserved and underrepresented patients in urban areas.

Pediatric Autoimmune Research Bolstered by $10M Gift

Nov. 4, 2022

A $10 million gift from the Steele Foundation includes $2 million for CAMI, marking the first private philanthropic support for the new center.

(From left) John-Paul Roczniak, president and CEO of the University of Arizona Foundation, Fayez K. Ghishan, MD, director of the Steele Children's Research Center, Marianne Cracchiolo Mago, president and CEO of the Steele Foundation, and Robert C. Robbins, MD, University of Arizona President, announced the Steele Foundation’s $10 million gift to the University of Arizona on Nov. 2 at a Wonder Unites Us luncheon in Scottsdale, Arizona.

State Invests $150M For New UArizona Health Sciences Center

Nov. 3, 2022

Gov. Doug Ducey designated $150 million for the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies at the University of Arizona Health Sciences.

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

Students, Community Benefit from Medical Interpreter Course

Oct. 10, 2022

A service-learning course provides bilingual Spanish-speaking students clinical experience as medical interpreters and a pathway to a career in medicine.