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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

A smiling University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health student dressed in graduation regalia stands on a stage as two faculty members place a graduation hood over his shoulders.

Zuckerman College of Public Health honors class of 2024

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Professor makes mental health, resiliency a priority for students, herself

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Research shows altered regulation of genes linked to prostate cancer among firefighters

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix student James Bates teaches high school student Maalavika Menon how to do CPR.

Health Sciences colleges ready, willing to help community

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Finding small ways to cope with stress builds resilience

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Kelly Palmer named BizTucson Next Generation Leader

Gloria Coronado stands outside with her arms crossed

Connecting with Gloria Coronado

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$3.8M grant will fund study of firefighter risks, interventions in wildland-urban blazes

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NIH grant funds research on work-related asthma among nurses

Sheila Soto and health educator Andrea Contreras, speak to a man in the middle of a farm field in San Luis, Arizona.

Soto’s mission is improving well-being of migrant farmworkers

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Faculty and staff take a ‘paws’ to enjoy therapy dogs

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NIH funding increases lead to impressive performance in Blue Ridge rankings