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Falloposcope cancer screening tool testing advances to next steps

Jennifer Barton, PhD, is spearheading an effort to diagnose ovarian cancer earlier and give high-risk patients a new option.

Two women, both wearing while lab coats, pose for a photo in a laboratory amid shelves filled with bottles and boxes of various colors and sizes.

U of A scientists link calorie restriction, glucagon, healthy aging

Three U of A faculty members honored by American College of Medical Informatics

A man's arm is shown with a slight sunburn below the bicep while the upper part of the arm is in its natural color.

Making cancer vaccines more personal

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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

Native American Cancer Research Internship Opens New Doors

Students from the tribal Diné College immersed themselves in a 10-week program geared toward building research capabilities, trust and discovery in the neurosciences.

Program Empowers Native Students in Neuroscience Discovery