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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

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Dr. Tobias Jakobi recognized with Career Development Award

On the left, cells isolated from breast cancer cells were treated with RANKL, a growth factor that stimulates bone resorption, to produce osteoclasts (pink). When morphine was added to the cell culture (right), the number of osteoclasts increased, suggesting that morphine stimulated osteoclast production.

Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain

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Dr. Hongxu Ding recognized with Career Development Award

Christine Bime, MD, is committed to making an impact globally, particularly in resource-challenged areas of the world, by building collaborations starting in Tucson.

Mission doctor’s devotion motivates Dr. Christian Bime

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Dr. Kellen Chen recognized with Career Development Award

SWEHSC research led by Karletta Chief, PhD, involves assessing short-term exposures and risk perceptions on the Navajo Nation following the catastrophic Gold King Mine spill in 2015.

Center receives $7.8M NIH grant to address environmental health challenges

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PharmCamp exposes Tucson youth to careers in health sciences

Interim College of Health Sciences Dean Kevin Lohenry, PhD, PA-C, says the new college will provide additional pathways to health care careers for both undergraduate and graduate students, alleviating Arizona’s shortfall.

Connecting with Dr. Kevin Lohenry

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Dr. Lauren Benton recognized with Career Development Award

Older man wearing a white short-sleeved button-up shirt (Dr. Nicholas Delamere) receives an award from a man wearing a gray suit representing the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

Dr. Nicholas Delamere receives ARVO’s highest service honor

Banner Health and UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix partner to increase residency and fellowship positions

Arizona’s warmer climate, which entices people to spend time outdoors year-round, combines with the state’s elevation and proximity to the equator to increase Arizonans’ risk of skin cancer.

Revolutionizing skin cancer care through data