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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

Portrait of Kevin Phillips standing outside.

Kevin Phillips named to opioid use disorder advisory group

Seven well-dressed medical students stand outside holding small signs that announce where they will be going for their residencies. All are happy and smiling.

Future physicians celebrate Match Day, anticipate next chapter in medical careers

Portrait of Dr. Hina Arif standing outside wearing a light gray blazer and smiling.

Hina Arif elected to AAMC women’s leadership group

Two well-dressed medical students open envelopes while several family members stand around them with phones in the air taking photos and videos.

A Match Day filled with joy for U of A medical students

Philanthropist Pat Gerleman and University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella

$14.2M gift to fund U of A College of Medicine – Tucson scholarships

Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, sits next to his daughter Elka Rubin on a bench outside. Their heads are leaned together, touching, and Elka’s arm is around her dad.

Match Day packs extra meaning for 2 Health Sciences families

Cannabis plant

Cannabis terpenes offer potential new way to treat fibromyalgia pain

A professor speaks with a student in a lab with computer language on the screen behind them.

Ready or not, AI is in your classroom

Portrait of Brian M. Pearse standing outside smiling.

Physiology’s Brian Pearse wins national advising award

Rick G. Schnellmann, PhD, stands outside smiling as he leans on a sign that reads, “R. Ken Coint College of Pharmacy.”

Pharmacy’s Dean Rick G. Schnellmann selected as ASPET fellow

A researcher oversees a student using a glove box in a laboratory at the University of Arizona Cancer Center.

Study reveals hope for immunotherapy as prostate cancer treatment

Portrait of Celina Valencia, DrPH, standing outside

Celina Valencia receives Career Development Award