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A young boy kneels on a raised surface and reaches out to hug his mother

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

Young adult connecting smartphone to continuous glucose monitor, checking blood glucose

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

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

The Tucson-based BSN program was the first academic program offered by the College of Nursing. The BSN-Integrative Health program at the Gilbert campus launched in 2019.

College of Nursing Earns Top Marks in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Researchers in the University of Arizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center are working toward closing a 20- to 30-year gap in understanding the link between female hormones, pain and addiction.

The Power of Hormones in Treating Pain and Addiction in Women

By mapping out the nerve fibers that traverse the brain, Dr. Adam Raikes illuminates this normally unseen part of the anatomy for scientists devoted to treating neurodegenerative diseases.

The Path to an Alzheimer’s Drug: Visualizing the Brain

Dongkyun Kang, PhD, has created a portable prototype of a microscope used to help diagnose skin cancer.

Building Connections to Improve Health Care Innovations

Pumpkin Springs, in the Grand Canyon, is known for its high levels of arsenic.

Study Finds Link Between Long-term Arsenic Exposure and Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers in the Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center are studying cannabis with a focus on pain, inflammation and addiction.

Pain Relief Research: Clearing the Smoke Surrounding Cannabis

Dr. David Garcia at the Tanque Verde Swap Meet, where he and his team meet with community members in a more relaxed setting.

Dr. David Garcia Finds More Than Bargains at Swap Meets

As the population ages, so do members of the LGBTQ+ community. Health care providers must be ready to respond to their individual needs.

Improving Health Equity for the Aging LGBTQ+ Community

The VeriFAST device bag will be used by the flight crew of the SpaceX Inspiration4 to measure multiple biomarkers of stress, inflammation and immunity measured in a zero gravity environment. The flight is scheduled for Sept. 15 with four civilians onboard.

COM-P Research to Monitor Health of SpaceX Astronauts

Dr. Richard Carmona, seen here talking with school children when he was U.S. surgeon general, has been named a senior advisor to Gov. Doug Ducey.

Dr. Richard Carmona Takes on New Role for State of Arizona

Solving the Puzzle of Making Opioids Safer

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes to the University of Arizona Health Sciences, not the least of which was the advancement of technology in healthcare and education.

Longest-lasting Pandemic Impact? A Stronger Health Sciences