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Falloposcope cancer screening tool testing advances to next steps

Jennifer Barton, PhD, is spearheading an effort to diagnose ovarian cancer earlier and give high-risk patients a new option.

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Why does losing the Y chromosome make some cancers worse? New $6.5M NIH grant could provide clues

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Researchers find potential link between chronic pain, immune condition

Two male researchers wearing dark safety glasses test a prototype of an imaging device in a lab. Behind them is a computer screen that shows an image of the sample being studied.

New imaging tech promises to help doctors better diagnose and treat skin cancers

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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Improving health literacy through leadership, connection

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Have 3-D printed brain; will travel

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Health Sciences colleges merge art and humanities with science

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A tale of two cities and a health mystery

Academic advisor Adora Harvey has a lap top propped open and smiles at a student in front of her.

New center is at the forefront of biomedical education

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Improving veterans’ health through biomedical innovation, AI and implementation science

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Opening eyes to chronic pain’s grip on the psyche

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Connecting with Frederic Zenhausern, PhD

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Removing barriers to high-quality opioid use disorder care

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Turning the historical into a modern piece of art

Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, sits next to his daughter Elka Rubin on a bench outside. Their heads are leaned together, touching, and Elka’s arm is around her dad.

Match Day packs extra meaning for 2 Health Sciences families

Arizona AHEC Scholar Diyana Ahmad smiles and holds the door open for people to enter community health clinic in Apache Junction, Arizona

AHEC Scholars bring health, dental resources to Apache Junction community