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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

A microscopic view of cells shows one large purple cell surrounded by smaller "normal" cells. The purple cell is about four times the size of the normal cells.

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

Joe Gerald, MD, PhD

Dr. Joe Gerald Receives Public Health Research Award

Michael D.J. Johnson, PhD

Duke Honors Dr. Michael Johnson with Changemaker Award

Janiel Cragun, MD

Dr. Janiel Cragun Honored by March of Dimes Arizona

Lisa H. Kiser, DNP, CNM, WHNP

Dr. Lisa Kiser Receives March of Dimes Women’s Health Award

John A. Fraleigh, MSN, CFRN

John A. Fraleigh Receives Outpatient/Community and Public Health Award

Cheryl L. Lacasse, PhD, RN, AOCNS

Dr. Cheryl Lacasse Named Nurse Educator of the Year

Janko Nikolich-Žugich, MD, PhD

Dr. Janko Nikolich Honored as Gerontologist of the Year

Margaret “Margie” Balfour, MD, PhD

Dr. Margie Balfour Receives Top Professional Award

Gholam Peyman, MD

Dr. Gholam Peyman Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Wei Zhou, MD, FACS

Dr. Wei Zhou Named President-Elect of the Western Vascular Society

Inmed

AZ INMED Program Honored for Improving Native Health Care

From left: Associate Vice President for Communications, Mark Lane, with members of the Health Sciences Office of Communications staff Kris Hanning, Lesley Merrifield, Caroline Berger, Stacy Pigott and Gawain Douglas hold up the five awards received at the annual Public Relations Society of America – Southern Arizona IMPACT Awards ceremony.

Health Sciences Office of Communications Takes Home Top Honors