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Falloposcope cancer screening tool testing advances to next steps

Jennifer Barton, PhD, is spearheading an effort to diagnose ovarian cancer earlier and give high-risk patients a new option.

Medical students Jerry Ruvalcaba and Katie Simic stand side by side outdoors, smiling in their white lab coats embroidered with titles from the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

Couple commits to caring for Phoenix together

A decorative image shows a cell as it travels through the body.

Why does losing the Y chromosome make some cancers worse? New $6.5M NIH grant could provide clues

A microscopic view of cells shows one large purple cell surrounded by smaller "normal" cells. The purple cell is about four times the size of the normal cells.

Researchers find potential link between chronic pain, immune condition

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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Study identifies new mechanism for reducing female post-operative pain

Jason Jameson, MD, hands award to Jennifer Hartmark-Hill.

Jennifer Hartmark-Hill receives association’s top award

Skoll Foundation gift

$5M Skoll Foundation gift will help protect communities from future pandemics

A smiling woman wearing graduation regalia looks ahead as someone behind her places a ceremonial hood over her shoulders.

College of Medicine – Phoenix celebrates Class of 2025

Portrait of Jordan F. Karp, MD

Psychiatry’s Karp elected to national leadership position

Elizabeth Borden, PhD, holding her 3-year-old daughter, Miriam

Taking on cancer in the lab and at the clinic

Kacey Ernst, PhD, holds her hands at her chest while talking to students.

Kacey Ernst keeps tackling pressing public health issues

Outside portrait of Melody Glenn, MD, MFA

Emergency Medicine’s Melody Glenn wins national EMS award

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Health care workers, firefighters have increased PFAS levels, study finds

Two University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers look at a microscope image of immune responses to tumor antigens on a computer monitor

Developing the personalized future of cancer treatment

Portrait of Brian Erstad, an older white man with short hair smiling while wearing a tan suit and orange tie.

Pharmacy’s Brian Erstad recognized with lifetime achievement award

Terry A. Badger, PhD, RN, stands outside near the University of Arizona College of Nursing sign.

Nursing’s Terry A. Badger devoted to helping others