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A close-up, high-angle shot of a person in a lab setting, wearing blue latex gloves. The person is using a long, thin metal tool to transfer a substance to a clear plastic plate with multiple wells, some of which contain a pink liquid. In the background, a pipette and other lab equipment are visible on a stainless steel surface.

U of A and UNM win joint $43.6M NIH award to help turn clinical research into practical medicine

The CTSA grant, the largest infrastructure and training award from the NIH, supports the translation of research discoveries into improved patient care.

A tight, circular composition shows a group of people holding hands in a close-knit cluster. The hands are intertwined, with some clasped together and others holding on to wrists, suggesting unity and support. The people are cropped from the shoulders down, focusing on the connection of their hands.

$4.5M NIDA grant will fund research to improve methadone treatment quality

Confocal cancer cells and fibroblasts in collagen.

$1.7M DOD grant funds virtual cancer center to support research into military health

Nursing student Misty L. Pagán, DNP, poses for a photo in an outdoor setting. She is wearing a white coat over a blue dress and has a stethoscope wrapped around her neck.

From grief to purpose: How a PhD student discovered her calling in nursing

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

Arizona Economic Burden of Valley Fever Totals $736 Million

A medical student at the College of Medicine – Phoenix presents a special virtual Wildcat Play Hospital demonstration during the Connect2STEM kickoff event.

Reinventing Connect2STEM with Virtual Series

UArizona Health Sciences COVID-19 Immunity Study to Test Vaccine Effectiveness, Enroll College Students

A bird’s eye view of the COVID 19 vaccine point of distribution on the University of Arizona’s mall. The county-run site is drive-through only. Another walk-up site also is available on campus.

A First Look at COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution at UArizona

All year round, long sleeves, sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen are important tools for minimizing exposure to ultraviolet rays.

Tips for Staying Sun-Safe Year Round

The Saguaro Study sought to find out what support employees need, and then provide it. Here, employees participate in an outdoor Tai Chi and Healthy Qigong session as part of the study.

Saguaro Study Supports Employees During Pandemic

The Health Sciences Innovation Building features multimedia training and simulation opportunities, flexible classroom and event space, and more.

Explore the Health Sciences Innovation Building’s Features

The College of Pharmacy’s new podcast is designed to appeal to potential students by connecting the profession with daily life.

New Podcast Explores a Changing Pharmacy Profession

Health Sciences Innovation Building Wins Architectural Awards

Dr. Patricia Harrison-Monroe Honored for Expanding Mental Health Services to Underserved Communities

Researchers Studying Stress, Cancer Risk and Reproductive Toxicity in Women Firefighters

“I believe this latest study will help women, especially younger women just beginning their careers, to know that they will be safer than ever before,” said Lily Pesqueira, a captain and 20-year veteran of the Tucson Fire Department.

Studying Female Firefighters’ Health Risks