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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.

Portrait of Mingyu Liang, MB, PhD, standing outside in front of trees.

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

Antibodies Shown to Provide Long-term Immunity Against COVID-19

Jun Wang, PhD, uses cells infected with a virus to test an antiviral drug candidate. He says preparation for the pandemic of tomorrow requires working on antiviral drugs and vaccines today.

A Virologist Answers Questions about COVID-19 and Flu

New sections offer more ways to stay connected across the University of Arizona Health Sciences.

Welcome to the Future of Health Sciences Connect

UArizona Health Sciences Researchers Identify New Target for Developing Flavivirus Vaccines

Pandemic Provides New Target for Pain Relief Research

Scaling Up Strengths to Make UArizona Health Sciences a Health Analytics Powerhouse

Future Primary Care Physicians Grateful for Scholarships, Eager to Serve their Communities

University of Arizona nursing students simulate patient care with a manikin at the College of Nursing in Gilbert, Ariz. in 2019.

Nursing Simulation Upgrades to Boost In-Person, Remote Learning

Why Do You Wear Your Mask?

Since 2013, Health Sciences research funding has been on a steady upward trajectory, more than doubling annual earnings in that time.

COVID-19 Partnerships Drive Record Year of Research Funding

Cynthia Thomson, PhD, co-led a group of experts who rewrote the American Cancer Society’s cancer prevention guidelines in 2020.

Lifestyle Changes Can Be Biggest Step in Cancer Prevention

If more people receive the flu shot this year, the burden on testing and hospital systems will be lighter. Photo by Heather Hazzan, used under creative commons license from Self Magazine.

You Should Definitely Get a Flu Shot This Year – Here’s Why