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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

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COM-T Faculty and Departments Honored with Excellence Awards

The Enduring Impact of a Global Research Internship

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Women of Impact Awards Include Six from Health Sciences

Lisa O’Neill, DBH, MPH, and Mindy Fain, MD, will launch a a six-month pilot for an interprofessional end-of-life care training program for University of Arizona Health Sciences students through the Center on Aging. (Getty Image)

Aging Well with Dr. Lisa O’Neill

Researchers at the Center for Innovation in Brain Science are flipping the traditional research model by first considering known factors underlying diseases and then seeking treatments using technologies to scan data for patterns that suggest certain compounds may impact those biological pathways.

Datasets and ‘Flipped’ Research Drive Alzheimer's Advances

Felicia Goodrum, PhD

Dr. Felicia Goodrum Appointed Journal Co-Editor-in-Chief

“People have studied sex hormones – primarily estrogen and testosterone – and pain for decades, but nobody's really understood how it works,” said Frank Porreca, PhD, whose research has identified prolactin as a potential therapeutic target for female-prevalent pain.

Identifying a Link Between Prolactin and Female Pain

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Dr. John Galgiani Wins Inaugural UArizona Director’s Award

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Dr. Richard Lane Selected as Fulbright Scholar

Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, a UArizona psychologist and behavioral scientist on sleep health, is featured in a documentary, “The Quest for Sleep,” which can be seen Aug. 21 at The Loft Cinema in Tucson.

Put Down the Phone, Catch Better Zzzzs with Michael Grandner

College of Medicine – Tucson medical students received their white coats in a ceremony that celebrates their future profession.

Next Generation of Physicians Celebrated at White Coat Ceremony

College of Medicine – Tucson Welcomes Class of 2026