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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.

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

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

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD (pictured), an associate professor in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Immunobiology, and Janko Nikolich-Žugich, MD, PhD, professor and head of the Department of Immunobiology, developed one of the most accurate antibodies available and used it to show that antibodies for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, persist for several months.

Top 10 UArizona Health Sciences News Stories of 2020

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Dr. Ronald Weinstein Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

A physician in Bisbee, Arizona, performs an ultrasound while a doctor in Tucson observes remotely via a livestream.

Equipping Rural Health Care Providers to Diagnose COVID-19

New research from the College of Nursing produced an e-training module to inform massage therapists about skin cancer risk reduction and to train them to have conversations with clients about skin cancer risk reduction without compromising their scope of practice.

Nursing Research Explores Massage Therapist Role in Reducing Cancer

Dr. Judith Berg Honored for Commitment to Women’s Health

North Country Health Care is partnering with the College of Medicine – Phoenix to offer doctors the opportunity to complete their residencies in underserved communities in Northern Arizona.

New Family Medicine Residency Serves Rural Northern Arizona

Members of the College of Medicine – Phoenix Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team (from left): Sonji Muhammad, MA, director; Francisco Lucio, JD, associate dean; Cammy Bellis, MEd, education and training specialist; Julie Parrish, administrative associate

College of Medicine – Phoenix’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Recognized for Commitment to Inclusion

A showing of support for public health protocols from the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. From left: Michelle Ortiz, PhD, Rachelle Powell, Victoria Murrain, DO.

Health Sciences Leads and Inspires With “I Wear a Mask”

Francisco Moreno, MD, leads efforts to integrate diversity into health care and education, as University of Arizona engagement leader for All of Us and Health Sciences associate vice president of equity, diversity and inclusion.

All of Us: Diversity in Research Leads to Precision in Medicine

If you must fly, make sure to mask up in the airport and on the plane.

The Story Behind a Conversation Success

From left: Whole Health Clinic Practice Management Director Lori Wellman, MC, NCC; Medical Director Ann Mathias, DO; founder Patricia Harrison-Monroe, PhD.

Whole Health Clinic Wins Arizona Medical Association’s Distinguished Service Award

Health care providers are at risk of burnout, especially during the current pandemic.

Fostering Mental Health Support During a Pandemic