President Joe Biden's multi-pronged approach puts a heavy emphasis on expanding vaccinations to Americans who have resisted getting shots and to provide boosters to all adults. "We need more at-home testing,” said Shad Marvasti, MD, associate professor and director of the public health, prevention. population health curriculum at the College of Medicine – Phoenix.

Although bacteria are altered in endometriosis, there is no definitive consensus on specific microbiota compositions linked to the disease, according to a review in Human Reproduction Update. “We want to encourage more robust microbiome research for endometriosis because it is an incredibly burdensome condition that warrants additional attention and research,” said senior author Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz, PhD, director of the Women’s Health Research Program and Microbiome Initiative at the College of Medicine – Phoenix.

Ricardo Correa, MD, program director for endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism fellowship at the College of Medicine – Phoenix, shares advice about the importance of research in medicine and how students and residents can get involved through the AMA Research Challenge.

Dynnika Tso (Diné) is a public health undergraduate student at the University of Arizona Health Sciences who is passionate about improving ethical standards in research.

Allison J. Huff, DHEd, assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is involved in a clinical trial using artificial intelligence technology that analyzes a patient’s words, voice, and facial expressions to detect mental health conditions and integrates with telehealth services.

UArizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy researchers hopes to increase medication adherence through culturally tailored education and other interventions.

Dr. Rodgers’s life-long passion for discovery leads her to inspire underrepresented groups to pursue the joys of scientific investigation.

#6 Nighttime Snacking: While eating late may not seem like a huge problem, research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences suggests that it could lead to obesity and diabetes in the long run.

Mindy Fain, MD, co-director of the University of Arizona Center on Aging, discusses the new Interprofessional End-of-Life Care Training Program that will build on the current curriculum to prepare students for having difficult conversations with patients.