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A young boy kneels on a raised surface and reaches out to hug his mother

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

As the population ages, so do members of the LGBTQ+ community. Health care providers must be ready to respond to their individual needs.

Improving Health Equity for the Aging LGBTQ+ Community

During the smudging ceremony, Dr. Carlos Gonzales holds the shell containing the burning herbs for a student to pull the smoke over himself as part of the blessing.

Ceremony Honors Individuals Who Donate Their Bodies to Science

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes to the University of Arizona Health Sciences, not the least of which was the advancement of technology in healthcare and education.

Longest-lasting Pandemic Impact? A Stronger Health Sciences

Dave Biffar uses his background in human resources and behavior management to guide the creative minds at ASTEC.

Better Learning with Fake Blood, Manikins and Simulations

The COVID-19 pandemic has forever altered aspects of health care and health care education, from online classes to the expansion of telemedicine.

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Forever Changed Health Sciences

UArizona Arthritis Center Lecture Series Presents ‘Panel on Pain’

Dr. Deepta Bhattacharya was part of a team that developed an antibody test for the virus that causes COVID-19. He says that the delta variant has become the dominant strain of the virus worldwide now.

What We Know About the Delta Variant and Vaccine Protection

Dr. Alice Min Simpkins Honored for Innovation in Teaching

Dr. Taylor Riall in the operating room. She is also affiliated with the University of Arizona Cancer Center in addition to being the chief of the Division of General Surgery/Surgical Oncology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. (Photo: ZIEMBA Photographic Arts)

Guest Column: From Cancer Surgeon to Cancer Patient

Native American Cancer Research Internship Opens New Doors

A new University of Arizona Health Sciences study will explore the use of cannabis and other substances among registered nurses and the potential effect on patient care. Forty-seven states have some form of legalized medical cannabis, and it’s estimated that nearly 3 million Americans use it for relief from illness.

UArizona Health Sciences Researchers To Study Impact of Nurse Cannabis and Substance Use on Patient Care

Students from the tribal Diné College immersed themselves in a 10-week program geared toward building research capabilities, trust and discovery in the neurosciences.

Program Empowers Native Students in Neuroscience Discovery