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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

Young adult connecting smartphone to continuous glucose monitor, checking blood glucose

New bachelor’s degree positions students for success in growing medical device industry

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

Yin Chen, PhD, studies the lungs, including asthma, influenza and now, coronavirus.

Health Sciences Researcher Inspired to Solve Deadly Illnesses

Tiffani Begay and Ida Begay receive donations on the Navajo Nation in early June from the University of Arizona Cancer Center food and supply drive.

Health Sciences Supports Navajo Nation in Battling COVID-19

Health Sciences webinars and virtual meetings have engaged the public during the pandemic, with a focus on empowering people to understand and improve their health.

Health Sciences Virtual Events Promote Health Literacy

Researchers Investigate How COVID-19 Impacts the Brain

Emely Mancia-Chavez, clinical research coordinator for the All of Us research program, performed a blood draw for a COVID-19 antibody test during the pilot phase of the program in Pima County.

Fast Work: Creating an Antibody Testing Program from Scratch

Sam Campos, PhD, researches human papillomaviruses and, most recently, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Scientist Strives to Make Research Accessible to Undergrads

The Classic ‘Chicken-or-Egg’ Question Comes to Cancer

Representation of diversity in health care to better serve diverse communities is a cornerstone of the Health Sciences Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Health Sciences Tools for Evaluating Bias, Expanding Cultural Sensitivity

The American Indian Youth Wellness Camp in Prescott, Ariz, teaches healthy lifestyle choices to kids at risk for or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Study Aims to Improve Health for American Indian Youth

Balancing public health with individual rights can be difficult during a global pandemic, when efforts to stop the spread of disease may infringe upon personal freedoms.

Balancing Individual Rights, Public Health During a Pandemic

The University of Arizona Cancer Center created new policies based on what it learned from other states and countries about how to continue cancer care and research during a pandemic.

New Safeguards Allow Cancer Care, Research to Continue

College of Medicine – Tucson professor Paul Gordon, MD, MPH, and his wife, Eve Shapiro, MD, emeritus professor of pediatrics, begin their ride in May in Hollidaysburg, Penn.

Health Sciences Faculty Member Embarks on Pandemic Listening Tour