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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.

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Why does losing the Y chromosome make some cancers worse? New $6.5M NIH grant could provide clues

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Researchers find potential link between chronic pain, immune condition

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New imaging tech promises to help doctors better diagnose and treat skin cancers

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

2 Health Sciences-led teams win awards in Big Idea Challenge

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Study shows loss of Y in blood cells hinders immune response to cancer

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Study says original COVID-19 vaccination did not stop immune system from fighting variants

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College of Medicine – Tucson honors 2025 graduates

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Researchers identify drug candidate for difficult-to-treat heart disease

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Study identifies new mechanism for reducing female post-operative pain

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Psychiatry’s Karp elected to national leadership position

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Emergency Medicine’s Melody Glenn wins national EMS award

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College of Medicine – Tucson welcomes new chair of anesthesiology

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Have 3-D printed brain; will travel

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Rick G. Schnellmann earns career achievement award

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Psychiatry Department receives top honor for CME programs