UArizona Researcher Awarded $3.4M to Develop Personalized Treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment May 18, 2020 A National Institutes of Health grant will support the development of a novel therapy that can enhance memory function and improve brain connectivity. Read more Image
UArizona Psychiatrists Combat Depression, Suicide Spike during COVID-19 Pandemic May 18, 2020 COVID-19’s effects have extended beyond health and economic crises to a mental health one, resulting in more suicides. UArizona Psychiatry professors offer explanations and resources to help. Read more Image
Health Sciences COVID-19 Toolkit Empowers Isolated Teens May 18, 2020 Seeing a gap in resources for teens, Health Sciences researchers created a video for teens addressing mental health during times of isolation. Read more Image
Faculty Mentor Uses Life Experience to Boost Student Success May 18, 2020 Known as a champion of students, Dr. John Streicher fosters success through his roles as an assistant professor, researcher and graduate program director. Read more Image
Students Start Spanish-language Virus Information Campaign May 18, 2020 An effort by students from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson to provide coronavirus information to a Spanish-speaking community gained financial backing from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Associated Press
UArizona, State of Arizona to Expand COVID-19 Antibody Testing Statewide May 15, 2020 The University of Arizona – State of Arizona antibody testing initiative will include 31 sites across the state as it expands to all 15 counties. Read more Image
Continuously Active Surface Disinfectants May Provide Extra Barrier against Spread of Viruses, UArizona Researchers Find May 15, 2020 As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues, University of Arizona researchers evaluate the potential of antiviral surface coatings in continued defense against environmental spread of viruses. Read more Image
UA Expands Antibody Testing to Health Care Workers and First Responders for COVID-19 May 15, 2020 The University of Arizona and state of Arizona antibody testing initiative will include 31 sites across the state as it expands to all 15 counties. The Arizona Republic
Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction Takes Aim at Opioid Epidemic May 14, 2020 A new University of Arizona Health Sciences center is creating a team of experts to tackle the diverse yet related issues of substance misuse, chronic pain and addiction. Read more Image
Inside an Antibody Testing Laboratory May 14, 2020 A University of Arizona lab works to process antibody tests to detect the presence of antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19. Read more Image