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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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Charles Kendrick made UArizona College of Pharmacy history

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Health Sciences faculty step in when migrants need help

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Experiential learning impacts students, migrants

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Immunobiologist’s impact reaches far beyond the lab

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Using big data to target gene mutations in cancer tumor cells

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Connecting with Dean Hyochol Brian Ahn

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Riding down the road to a bright future in aging research

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Top 10 Health Sciences Connect stories of 2023

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The doctor is in – in the kitchen that is

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Weil Center will be new home to famous installation

Training and keeping primary care physicians in Arizona

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Lived experience leads to unique educational approach