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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

Portrait of Marvin Slepian, MD, JD, in a white doctor’s coat.

Marvin Slepian recognized with Distinguished Faculty Award

Portrait of Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson in an outdoor setting with trees behind her.

Ann Marie Chiasson elected president of national physician board

Portrait of Christina Kalel standing outside under trees smiling.

Christina Kalel awarded U of A Staff Award of Excellence

Portrait of Jason Wertheim, MD, PhD, in a white doctor’s coat standing outside.

Jason Wertheim named to national dean fellowship program

Professor Wei Wang stands between two women while holding a certificate.

Pharmacy’s Wei Wang inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows

Portrait of Michael Grandner in front of a wall lined with framed photos and certificates.

Grandner recognized with top researcher award, board election

Portrait of professor Rina Fox smiling as she stands in front of a red wall with a large “A” on it.

Nursing’s Rina Fox recognized for work in behavioral cancer care

Portrait of Silvia Xu standing outside in front of some flowers and a brick building.

Nursing’s Silvia Xu awarded U of A Staff Award of Excellence

Portrait of Rick G. Schnellmann, PhD, standing with his arms folded in front of him.

Rick G. Schnellmann honored by Southern Arizona VA

2 Health Sciences-led teams win awards in Big Idea Challenge

Jerome Koleski, MD, smiles while holding a crystal award as he stands next to a woman in a conference room.

Jerome F. Koleski honored with global family medicine award

Steven Brown, MD, stand between his son Andrew and his wife Molly holding a framed certificate.

Steven Brown receives Zervanos leadership award