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Photo of several people chatting together in a circular room filled with examining tables in the new lab space of the University of Arizona School of Health Professions Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant studios.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program kicks off with open house

The University of Arizona’s Physical Therapy Program introduced advanced learning studios where students will train over the next three years to enhance community health.

Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug could help bones heal faster

Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug could help bones heal faster

A doctor applies sensors to the arm of a person sitting on a bed in a sleep lab while another person monitors the sensor output on a small digital device on the wall.

Putting sleep at the center of health care

An image if two liquid chemotherapy drugs in small bottles next to a needle laying on top of a plastic collection bag

Repackaged cancer drug boosts delivery to tumors, improves combination therapies

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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

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

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

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

The five Native American honorees at the ceremony were, (from left) Jessmin Fernandez, Micaryn Begay, Thane Rosette, Kambrea Soltero and Loren Begay (NAU).

Native American Blessing Ceremony Held for New School Year

Dave Biffar uses his background in human resources and behavior management to guide the creative minds at ASTEC.

Better Learning with Fake Blood, Manikins and Simulations

The COVID-19 pandemic has forever altered aspects of health care and health care education, from online classes to the expansion of telemedicine.

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Forever Changed Health Sciences

Dr. Deepta Bhattacharya was part of a team that developed an antibody test for the virus that causes COVID-19. He says that the delta variant has become the dominant strain of the virus worldwide now.

What We Know About the Delta Variant and Vaccine Protection

Dr. Taylor Riall in the operating room. She is also affiliated with the University of Arizona Cancer Center in addition to being the chief of the Division of General Surgery/Surgical Oncology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. (Photo: ZIEMBA Photographic Arts)

Guest Column: From Cancer Surgeon to Cancer Patient

As faculty and staff return to campus, they will see masked and unmasked students and faculty. Finding the right level of comfort with being back in crowds may take some time.

Welcome Back to the New “New Normal” On Campus