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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

Students from different disciplines are encouraged to participate in Vertically Integrated Projects for multiple semesters, during which they learn how to apply design thinking to solve health care challenges.

Students Learn Design Thinking in Unique Research Project

RAIVEN Study Will Examine Efficacy of Flu Vaccines

RAIVEN Study Will Examine Efficacy of Flu Vaccines

Researchers believe they can potentially bypass the need for lifelong asthma medications by giving at-risk children microbial products to train the immune system.

By Better Predicting Asthma Risk, Preventive Treatments Could Bypass Disease Development

Researchers believe they can potentially bypass the need for lifelong asthma medications by giving at-risk children microbial products to train the immune system.

By Better Predicting Asthma Risk, Preventive Treatments Could Bypass Disease Development

One in 4 people in the U.S. who experience chronic pain have trouble sleeping, according to a National Sleep Foundation survey. Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are exploring the link between pain and sleep in the hopes it will lead to new therapies for pain.

Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Chronic Pain, Sleep Disruption

Study Uncovers Possible Path for Improving T Cell Therapies

Study Uncovers Possible Path for Improving T Cell Therapies

Students and health professionals who undergo training at the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center may someday benefit from augmented reality thanks to a partnership facilitated by Health Tech Connect.

Making Connections for a Healthier Future

The free community event features presentations by aging experts as well as entertainment and learning opportunities.

‘Feast for Your Brain’ Community Event Focuses on Healthy Aging

The summit will provide a platform to exchange of ideas and showcase promising avenues to discovering new drugs for treating cancer, COVID-19 and other diseases.

Annual Summit Showcasing Medical Advances in Drug Discovery Returns to Phoenix

The summit will provide a platform to exchange of ideas and showcase promising avenues to discovering new drugs for treating cancer, COVID-19 and other diseases.

Annual Summit Showcasing Medical Advances in Drug Discovery Returns to Phoenix