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Photo of several people chatting together in a circular room filled with examining tables in the new lab space of the University of Arizona School of Health Professions Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant studios.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program kicks off with open house

The University of Arizona’s Physical Therapy Program introduced advanced learning studios where students will train over the next three years to enhance community health.

Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug could help bones heal faster

Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug could help bones heal faster

A doctor applies sensors to the arm of a person sitting on a bed in a sleep lab while another person monitors the sensor output on a small digital device on the wall.

Putting sleep at the center of health care

An image if two liquid chemotherapy drugs in small bottles next to a needle laying on top of a plastic collection bag

Repackaged cancer drug boosts delivery to tumors, improves combination therapies

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

Portrait of Michael Kuhns, PhD, indoors in front of windows

Michael Kuhns named Pew Charitable Trusts investigator

A smiling man stands outside in a blue sport coat, shirt and tie

Connecting with James Liao, MD

U of A College of Health Sciences student Hope Wollen in front of a class giving a presentation on colorectal cancer screenings

Hope for the future of genetic counseling

A woman in a bed using a CPAP machine

Peer support could help millions with sleep apnea slumber easier, study says

A person in a wheelchair chats with a two people in an office environment

$1.7M CDC grant will allow researchers to study spina bifida across the lifespan

Photo of a large video screen showing a picture of Carlos Gonzales, MD, at a recent University of Arizona football game.

Carlos Gonzales honored as an Arizona Champion

Hand taking a chocolate chip cookie from a cookie jar that has a hand-written note that says “STOP” on the side

Addiction study yields promising therapeutic target to promote recovery

Portrait of Kenna Stephenson, MD

When her dreams speak, Kenna Stephenson listens

The University of Arizona Health Sciences Office of Communications staff stand together holding three PRSA awards.

Health Sciences Office of Communications earns 3 PRSA awards

Close-up of prescription bottle with instructions for taking hydrocodone-acetaminophen for pain

9 things to know about opioids, pain relief and Heat shock protein 90

Portrait of a woman looking up from a microscope and smiling.

Study identifies potential new drug for Parkinson’s-related cognitive decline, dementia

Photo of a young woman with her hand on a lap top who is looking at Caleigh Curley as Curley gestures with her hands.

Guiding the next generation of students on Indigenous policy