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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

Two male researchers wearing dark safety glasses test a prototype of an imaging device in a lab. Behind them is a computer screen that shows an image of the sample being studied.

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

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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Janko Nikolich named a Regents Professor

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Health Sciences colleges merge art and humanities with science

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Researchers launch startup to bring novel treatments to patients with asthma and COPD

Academic advisor Adora Harvey has a lap top propped open and smiles at a student in front of her.

New center is at the forefront of biomedical education

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Arizona Board of Regents confirms three new U of A Regents Professors

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Daniel Cracchiolo Institute opens at Steele Children’s Research Center

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Tejal M. Parikh wins Auslander Visionary Award

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Improving veterans’ health through biomedical innovation, AI and implementation science

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Physiology’s Monique Peña receives Wildcat award

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Opening eyes to chronic pain’s grip on the psyche

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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