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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

Health Sciences Innovation Building Wins Architectural Awards

Solving the COVID-19 Puzzle Energizes Research Team Member

Thousands of Arizonans to Contribute to 2-Year COVID-19 Study

One could argue Dr. Michael Abecassis’ first year at the University of Arizona Health Sciences as dean of the College of Medicine – Tucson was shaped by the pandemic, but he is proud that it did not hold the college back.

Connecting with Dean Abecassis: Reflecting on a First Year

Cutting the ribbon on the new Phoenix VA Health Care System Research Space at the College of Medicine – Phoenix.

Phoenix VA Partnership Offers New Research Opportunities

BSN students learn about medical devices in a classroom environment in 2018.

First Nursing Integrative Health Students Earn Degrees

As vaccinations begin for front-line health care workers, experts field questions about the vaccine.

What You Need to Know About a COVID-19 Vaccine

UArizona staff and students learn about the Feldenkrais Method, which uses movement to increase self-awareness and improve function. The method will be taught during the “Aging and the Arts” series.

Health and Humanities Launches with ‘Aging and the Arts’

The New Year symbolizes transition, and for many people it’s also motivation to make healthy changes.

Your Roadmap to Making Changes in the New Year

Combating Misinformation with ‘COVID Mythbusters’

Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD (pictured), an associate professor in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Immunobiology, and Janko Nikolich-Žugich, MD, PhD, professor and head of the Department of Immunobiology, developed one of the most accurate antibodies available and used it to show that antibodies for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, persist for several months.

Top 10 UArizona Health Sciences News Stories of 2020

Guest Column: Student Inspired by Alzheimer’s Research