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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.

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

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Researchers find potential link between chronic pain, immune condition

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New imaging tech promises to help doctors better diagnose and treat skin cancers

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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Repackaged cancer drug boosts delivery to tumors, improves combination therapies

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A ‘gut sense’ connecting the large intestine to the brain could help regulate appetite

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Kristen Rundell accepted into executive leadership program

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$3.8M NIH grant will fund research into potential early COPD biomarker

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Stefano Guerra selected as Fulbright scholar

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Priscilla Magrath receives Fulbright Scholar Teaching Award

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Students in College of Medicine – Tucson’s Class of 2029 receive white coats

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New dermatology department to train physicians, researchers and safeguard skin health

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Marvin Slepian recognized with Distinguished Faculty Award

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Ann Marie Chiasson elected president of national physician board

White Coat Ceremony marks first step for next generation of physicians

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Christina Kalel awarded U of A Staff Award of Excellence