News Stories

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.

(From left) Aspiring physicians Iliana Cosio and Isabellyana Dominguez met as undergraduate students in FACES Conversantes, and their friendship continues in medical school.

Overcoming Obstacles to Improve Maternal Health Care

Sept. 27, 2022

The nurse-midwifery specialty program is equipping the next generation of maternal health care professionals to meet the challenges that exist today.

Examining the Microbiota’s Role in Infection, Immune Response

Sept. 22, 2022

One postdoctoral researcher is focusing her work on the complex interactions between infection-causing pathogens and the bacteria that live in the body.

Kate Rhodes, PhD, is studying the interactions between the female reproductive tract microbiota and the bacterial pathogen that causes gonorrhea.

Students Learn Design Thinking in Unique Research Project

Sept. 15, 2022

Building an AI tool to improve medical interviews is the continuing focus of a Vertically Integrated Project offered by Health Sciences Design.

Students from different disciplines are encouraged to participate in Vertically Integrated Projects for multiple semesters, during which they learn how to apply design thinking to solve health care challenges.

Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Chronic Pain, Sleep Disruption

Sept. 8, 2022

Dr. Frank Porreca’s research into kappa opioid receptors may lead to a therapeutic option for people who have chronic pain and trouble sleeping.