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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

UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson Researchers Develop AI-driven Method for Diagnosing Lung Disease

Missing out on rites of passage like in-person graduation, prom, daily social interaction and participating in extracurricular events can take a toll on the mental health of teenagers. This was exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Getty Images)

Mental Health Experts Helping Teens Burdened by the Pandemic

Zong-Ming Li, PhD

Dr. Zong-Ming Li Earns National Award for Work in Hand Biomechanics

Researchers Clear Early Hurdles with Urology Seed Grants

Helena Morrison, PhD, RN, associate professor at the College of Nursing, is passionate about keeping girls and young women interested in science, capturing their interest with pipe cleaner crafts at the Tucson Festival of Books.

Female Faculty Seek to Spark Girls’ Interest in Science

A new study found that adult lung health can be influenced by nutritional problems during pregnancy, low birth weights for gestational age and being underweight in childhood.

Undernourished Infants at Risk for Lung Restriction, Weaker Health as Adults, UArizona Health Sciences Study Finds

“There's an undeniable link between opioids and their ability to modulate pain, but also their negative side effects in producing addiction,” said Frank Porreca, PhD, co-principal investigator on a $6.6 million grant to build the Center of Excellence for Addiction Studies. “We want to create new approaches to treat addiction.”

Fostering Addiction Research Through Collaboration

For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 12-month estimate of more than 100,000 deaths from opioid overdoses in the U.S. Collaborative efforts that will be fostered through the new Center of Excellence for Addiction Studies will be vital to help find solutions to end the opioid epidemic.

New UArizona Health Sciences Center Will Expand Research Opportunities to Address Addiction

A Health Sciences strategic initiative is allowing postdoctoral researchers like Yeucheng Xi, PhD, to pursue work to create defenses against disease.

Aiming at a New Target to Stop a Widespread Common Virus

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson researchers are working to identify the mechanisms that cause cataracts in the hopes of developing new targets for potential treatments.

Maintaining Transparency: Study to Focus on Causes of Cataracts

Michael D.J. Johnson, PhD

Duke Honors Dr. Michael Johnson with Changemaker Award

Janiel Cragun, MD

Dr. Janiel Cragun Honored by March of Dimes Arizona