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Scientists on a quest to prevent asthma by boosting immune system

A family history of respiratory illnesses led environmental researcher Paloma Beamer, PhD, to enroll her newborn son in a clinical trial to prevent asthma.

Portrait of Mingyu Liang, MB, PhD, standing outside in front of trees.

Mingyu Liang works to transform physiology at U of A

Onicio Leal Neto, PhD, MPH, stands at a desk next to a table full of people with laptops open in front of them.

Public Health launches first AI summer program

Young adult connecting smartphone to continuous glucose monitor, checking blood glucose

New bachelor’s degree positions students for success in growing medical device industry

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

The All of Us Research Program has made nearly 100,000 highly diverse whole genome sequences available to researchers. About 50% of the genomes are from individuals who identify with racial or ethnic groups that historically have been underrepresented in research.

All of Us Research Program Releases 100,000 Whole Genome Sequences to Support Research Into Hundreds of Diseases

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Aging Experts to Address UArizona Living Healthy With Arthritis Virtual Conference

Aging Experts to Address UArizona Living Healthy With Arthritis Virtual Conference

Dr. Bhattacharya’s presentation is the first in a new Tomorrow is here Lecture Series focused on research and discoveries educators are using to train the next generation of health care professionals and scientists to improve the health of Arizonans and people around the world.

New Lecture Series Kicks Off With Exploration of Future Science Driven by COVID-19

Fentanyl, the drug currently driving the opioid epidemic, is an extremely powerful narcotic that can be lethal even in small amounts. A new partnership is focusing on combating the opioid crisis, ameliorating the suffering of chronic pain while decreasing

New Partnership Set to Transform Pain and Addiction Research

A new partnership between academic medical centers at the University of Arizona and Oklahoma State University involves sharing research assets and knowledge, as well as the preclinical and clinical expertise gleaned from years of research and treatment by scientists and clinicians at both academic medical centers. From left: Todd Vanderah, PhD, Frank Porreca, PhD, Michael D. Dake, MD, Kayse Shrum, DO, Robert C. Robbins, MD, Johnny Stevens, PharmD, Don Kyle, PhD.

University of Arizona, Oklahoma State University Announce Transformative Addiction Research Partnership

Arizona Palooza is an opportunity for families to relax in a fun environment and learn about mental health and substance use disorders.

‘Arizona Palooza’ Returns with Mental Health Education and Family Entertainment

Arizona Palooza is an opportunity for families to relax in a fun environment and learn about mental health and substance use disorders.

‘Arizona Palooza’ Returns with Mental Health Education and Family Entertainment

The Great Resignation of 2021 is creating a labor crunch in health care that studies indicate will get worse before it gets better, with one in five workers quitting their job since February 2020 due to burnout and more looking to leave. (Photo Illustration by Paul Fini. Sources: HealthEvolution.com, Mayo Clinic Proceedings and 2022 APhA/NASPA National State-Based Pharmacy Workplace Survey – Initial Findings)

Colleges Provide Tools to Help Students Avoid Career Burnout

Elise Lopez, DrPH, MPH, (right), assistant professor in the College of Public Health, and her team strategize on the fall rollout of several new programs being piloted this spring to strengthen efforts to reduce gender-based and sexual violence on campus.

Inclusivity, Scouting and Healthy Adulting with Dr. Elise Lopez

Elise Lopez, DrPH, MPH, (right), assistant professor in the College of Public Health, and her team strategize on the fall rollout of several new programs being piloted this spring to strengthen efforts to reduce gender-based and sexual violence on campus.

Inclusivity, Scouting and Healthy Adulting with Dr. Elise Lopez