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A young boy kneels on a raised surface and reaches out to hug his mother

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.

Portrait of Mingyu Liang, MB, PhD, standing outside in front of trees.

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

Young adult connecting smartphone to continuous glucose monitor, checking blood glucose

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

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

The UArizona Cancer Center is launching the Arizona Clinical Trials Network, a collaboration among communities, hospitals and physicians that will enable the university’s clinical research to reach more patients.

UArizona Health Sciences, Cancer Center Launching Arizona Clinical Trials Network

Seventy-two Medical Students Matched at UArizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

International Conference on Public Health Addresses Global Issues

A new study will examine the impact of COVID-19 on medication for opioid use disorder access and patient health.

Improving Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Arizona

Dr. Amanda Sokan specializes in gerontology, the study of the aging process.

Teaching Appreciation for Aging Through Personal Connections

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

University of Arizona Police Chief Brian Seastone gets vaccinated at Campus Health.

How Effective Are COVID-19 Vaccines?

Rico Rio emergency medical technicians approach an accident scene.

Telehealth Connects Rural EMS Providers with Physicians

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

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

“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