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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

First-year College of Medicine – Phoenix student Bernice Alcanzo preps a COVID-19 vaccine under the mentorship of Dr. Jim Lindgren, clinical assistant professor of medicine.

Bringing COVID-19 Vaccines Where They Are Needed Most

The Mobile Health Unit team brought the COVID-19 vaccine to El Mirage, a city outside Phoenix, on Feb. 8, 2021.

Expanding the Reach of COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

First-year College of Medicine – Phoenix students participated in small group improv sessions during their orientation in October. This training can prepare future practitioners to listen and respond to patients to forge meaningful relationships with them.

How the Art of Improv Can Teach Humanistic Care

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

Cutting the ribbon on the new Phoenix VA Health Care System Research Space at the College of Medicine – Phoenix.

Phoenix VA Partnership Offers New Research Opportunities

Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD (pictured), an associate professor in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Immunobiology, and Janko Nikolich-Žugich, MD, PhD, professor and head of the Department of Immunobiology, developed one of the most accurate antibodies available and used it to show that antibodies for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, persist for several months.

Top 10 UArizona Health Sciences News Stories of 2020

North Country Health Care is partnering with the College of Medicine – Phoenix to offer doctors the opportunity to complete their residencies in underserved communities in Northern Arizona.

New Family Medicine Residency Serves Rural Northern Arizona

Members of the College of Medicine – Phoenix Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team (from left): Sonji Muhammad, MA, director; Francisco Lucio, JD, associate dean; Cammy Bellis, MEd, education and training specialist; Julie Parrish, administrative associate

College of Medicine – Phoenix’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Recognized for Commitment to Inclusion

A showing of support for public health protocols from the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. From left: Michelle Ortiz, PhD, Rachelle Powell, Victoria Murrain, DO.

Health Sciences Leads and Inspires With “I Wear a Mask”

Dr. Rastogi and family at a Diamondbacks game volunteering for Phoenix Children's Hospital

Pediatric Neurologist Treats Children With Chronic Headaches

Amelia Gallitano, MD, PhD

Dr. Amelia Gallitano Named Among ‘Outstanding Women in Business’ in Phoenix Area

Future Primary Care Physicians Grateful for Scholarships, Eager to Serve their Communities