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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

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

Two male researchers wearing dark safety glasses test a prototype of an imaging device in a lab. Behind them is a computer screen that shows an image of the sample being studied.

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

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

Four people, including Mel Hector, MD, of the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine – Tucson, watch a reading of Hector’s play.

All the world’s a stage for prolific playwrighting professor

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Integrating AI into research may revolutionize outcomes

Portrait of Elise Erickson in the Health Sciences Innovation Building

Erickson named research chair at nurse-midwife association

Two pain management doctors view x-rays on a screen while conducting a procedure on a patient

Fellowship helps a physician find her passion for treating chronic pain patients

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U of A College of Medicine – Tucson welcomes new head of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

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Emerick honored for work on perinatal psychiatry hotline

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Circadian rhythm disruption linked to lung inflammation

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For researcher, fight against cancer is personal

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Julie Pilitsis to serve as president of neurosurgery society

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Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone

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New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID

A University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson professor shakes hands with a new medical student. Both are wearing medical white coats.

College of Medicine – Tucson welcomes class of 2028