A recent University of Arizona College of Pharmacy study suggests that Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) may be a valuable means of assessing clinical skills while providing pharmacy students learning experiences in community pharmacy settings.

Quitting smoking is a challenge for many Americans, but according to Dr. Alicia Allen, women in postpartum may have it the hardest. "Even though half, or maybe even 60% of pregnant women, quit smoking, almost all of them relapse within a year of having a baby. That's what we're trying to prevent," said Allen, an assistant professor at the College of Medicine – Tucson. Allen is leading up what is called the PEACH Project.

The award recognizes extraordinary commitment to furthering the careers of Wildcats through mentoring, hiring or other career-related assistance.

"The study is impressive in its scope, presenting comprehensive genomic profiling of the longitudinal samples from multiple patients," said Suwon Kim, PhD, an associate professor of basic medical sciences at the College of Medicine – Phoenix. "The results are significant, revealing the emergence of the alternate specific pathways in single tumor cells as they become resistant to CDK inhibitors and endocrine therapy. The study findings offer opportunities for evidence-guided therapeutic intervention for therapy-resistant breast cancer." Kim was not involved in the research.

A new study finds that tai chi may reduce depression, anxiety and stress, as well as improve sleep, in people who have had a stroke. "Tai chi practice allows the individual to quiet the mind by dwelling in the present and setting aside unnecessary negative emotions, such as depression," said study co-author Ruth Taylor-Piliae, an associate professor at the College of Nursing.

Lynn B. Gerald, PhD., MSPH, Canyon Ranch endowed chair and professor in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, has been appointed to the American Lung Association Leadership Board.

Fei Yin, PhD, of the Center for Innovation in Brain Science has received a $1.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to determine the role of an Alzheimer’s risk-factor gene in regulating the brain energy production system.

A new treatment for head and neck cancer shows promising results in a clinical trial led by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers.

As part of Walmart's Health and Wellness Giving Day, Walmart Neighborhood Markets across the country are committing to award more than $1 million to local organizations that support health and wellness in their communities. The largest grant of $20,000 is going to The University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center Minority Outreach Program.

The College of Medicine – Tucson earned its best ranking on the U.S. News & World Report diversity index – tied for No. 17 overall and tied for No. 13 among public universities.