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Scientists on a quest to prevent asthma by boosting immune system

A family history of respiratory illnesses led environmental researcher Paloma Beamer, PhD, to enroll her newborn son in a clinical trial to prevent asthma.

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Mingyu Liang works to transform physiology at U of A

Onicio Leal Neto, PhD, MPH, stands at a desk next to a table full of people with laptops open in front of them.

Public Health launches first AI summer program

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New bachelor’s degree positions students for success in growing medical device industry

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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Dr. Kathryn Glas elected president of the SCA

Next class of physicians gathers for White Coat Ceremony

“‘That others may live’ is a creed I lived for for eight years. As a doctor, I will continue to give my all to help those in my care,” said U.S. Air Force veteran and reservist Alex Hilser, a second-year medical student at the College of Medicine – Tucson who was recently named a Tillman Scholar.

UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson Student Selected as Tillman Scholar

Disability organizations partner to host ‘Backpacks & Boosters’ vaccine and wellness fair

On the left, cells isolated from breast cancer cells were treated with RANKL, a growth factor that stimulates bone resorption, to produce osteoclasts (pink). When morphine was added to the cell culture (right), the number of osteoclasts increased, suggesting that morphine stimulated osteoclast production.

Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain

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Dr. Kellen Chen recognized with Career Development Award

Older man wearing a white short-sleeved button-up shirt (Dr. Nicholas Delamere) receives an award from a man wearing a gray suit representing the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

Dr. Nicholas Delamere receives ARVO’s highest service honor

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Dr. Lauren Benton recognized with Career Development Award

Arizona’s warmer climate, which entices people to spend time outdoors year-round, combines with the state’s elevation and proximity to the equator to increase Arizonans’ risk of skin cancer.

Revolutionizing skin cancer care through data

A study led by researchers in the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Family and Community Medicine found that suicide prevention care administered at emergency departments varied by race or ethnicity among people with alcohol use disorder.

People of color receive less suicide prevention care at emergency departments

Renowned scientist joins UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson as chair of the Department of Physiology

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Sharon Halvorsen receives UArizona Award for Excellence