Rural Areas Could Face Challenges During Fall and Winter Aug. 17, 2020 Dr. Daniel Derksen, director of the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health, is interviewed about the health disparities experienced by people living in rural areas. KOLD-TV (CBS) Tucson
Scientists See Signs of Lasting Immunity to COVID-19, Even After Mild Infections Aug. 16, 2020 Disease-fighting antibodies, as well as immune cells called B cells and T cells that are capable of recognizing the virus, appear to persist months after infections have resolved – an encouraging echo of the body's enduring response to other viruses. “Things are really working as they're supposed to,” said Deepta Bhattacharya, an immunologist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. The New York Times
Drop in COVID-19 Deaths Likely Indicator Arizona is Past Peak Aug. 15, 2020 The number of weekly COVID-19 deaths in Arizona recently hit a high-water mark. It’s one of the latest and most concrete signs that the pandemic is getting better statewide, although the virus still presents a significant risk. “For the first time I’m confident that we’ve had a peak in deaths,” said Joe Gerald, an associate professor with the University of Arizona’s Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. “Things are getting markedly better. That's awesome.” Arizona Daily Star
UArizona Health Sciences Researcher Developing New Imaging Technology to Combat Colorectal Cancer Aug. 14, 2020 The University of Arizona’s Dr. Maria Altbach is working with industry to improve MRI detection of liver tumor spread to expand therapeutic options and improve survival of colorectal cancer patients. Read more Image
Developing Rapid Diagnostics for Soldiers and Astronauts Aug. 13, 2020 Frederic Zenhausern, PhD, MBA, leads a team developing portable technology to detect a range of health problems in a matter of minutes. Read more Image
Coronavirus Pandemic: Dr. Murtaza Akhter Answers Questions Aug. 12, 2020 Dr. Murtaza Akhter, an assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and an emergency room physician, answers questions from viewers about coronavirus. MSNBC Live With Craig Melvin
Dr. Maricela Moffitt Receives Stuart Flynn, MD, Master Educator Teaching Excellence Award Aug. 11, 2020 Read more Image
Innovation, Connections Inspire Health Sciences’ International Director Aug. 11, 2020 Dr. Carol Gregorio wants to expand health care education for students and countries alike. Read more Image
Unraveling the Secrets of Human Health with Data Science Aug. 11, 2020 Data Science Fellow Alise Ponsero, PhD, is using data from the ocean to train microbe-hunting machines to seek pathogens underlying diabetic amputations. Read more Image
UArizona Health Sciences’ $3M in Cancer ‘Moonshot’ Funding to Target Improved Colorectal Cancer Outcomes for American Indians Aug. 10, 2020 A University of Arizona Cancer Center grant aims to improve colorectal cancer screening in Arizona’s American Indian communities, where screening rates lag behind those for others across the nation. Read more Image