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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

Researchers identified a genetic variation that could help identify when patients with H. pylori infection are more likely to develop stomach cancer, a discovery they hope will lead to earlier detection and therapeutics.

Gene Variation May Be Early Indicator for Gastric Cancer

The Innovations in Healthy Aging Summit will feature panels on topics concerning the needs of an older population, including telehealth to improve aging in place; fraud, abuse and consumer protection; aging well; and aging trends and perspectives.

Washington Summit to Focus on Healthy Aging

Julie Ledford, PhD, co-director of the Clinical Translational Sciences Graduate Program, is an associate professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson.

Ledford Named Co-director of UArizona Health Sciences Clinical Translational Sciences Graduate Program

Kathleen “Kathie” Insel, PhD, RN, has been named interim dean of the College of Nursing, effective June 1.

Insel Appointed Interim Dean of UArizona College of Nursing

Soil and dust ingestion by children can be a major source of exposure to chemicals such as lead, arsenic, pesticides and more.

EPA-funded Study Will Measure Soil and Dust Ingestion Levels in US Children

The All of Us Research Program has made nearly 100,000 highly diverse whole genome sequences available to researchers. About 50% of the genomes are from individuals who identify with racial or ethnic groups that historically have been underrepresented in research.

All of Us Research Program Releases 100,000 Whole Genome Sequences to Support Research Into Hundreds of Diseases

A $2.7 million MERIT award will allow researchers to continue studying menopause, an aging transition unique to women that may affect the bioenergetic capacity in the brain.

Navigating Uncharted Territory in Female Brain Aging

Aging Experts to Address UArizona Living Healthy With Arthritis Virtual Conference

Distinguished leaders in academic research, biomedical and health care industries, government organizations and corporations across the state will help guide the development of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies.

New UArizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies in Phoenix Guided by Diverse Group of Experts

Dr. Bhattacharya’s presentation is the first in a new Tomorrow is here Lecture Series focused on research and discoveries educators are using to train the next generation of health care professionals and scientists to improve the health of Arizonans and people around the world.

New Lecture Series Kicks Off With Exploration of Future Science Driven by COVID-19

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P-MAP Clears Obstacles and Cheers Alumni, Expanding Physician Pipeline

Expanded access to insurance coverage was accompanied by an improvement in limb salvage care, according to the results of a study led by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers.

Study Shows Amputation, Hospitalization Rates Fell Among Minorities Following Medicaid Expansion