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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

Anne E. Cress, PhD, is one of 11 founding faculty members of the UArizona Cancer Center, which has maintained an active National Cancer Institute (NCI) training grant, known as a T32, since 1978. The current grant is funding the Integrated Cancer Scholars (ICS) program.

Training the Next Generation of Cancer Scholars

Under the microscope, nuclei (labeled in white) inside a retina look like frosting on a cupcake.

Scientific Research Reveals Microscopic Beauty

This image shows different types of retina cells labeled in green, magenta and cyan. Scientists are studying images like this from diabetic and control retinas to understand the cellular changes that occur in the early stages of diabetes, before vision loss occurs.

The Art of Science On Display Under the Microscope

The Mobile Health Unit team brought the COVID-19 vaccine to El Mirage, a city outside Phoenix, on Feb. 8, 2021.

Expanding the Reach of COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

The Immunity, Inflammation and Aging Link: Building Better Defenses Against Disease

University of Arizona Police Chief Brian Seastone gets vaccinated at Campus Health.

How Effective Are COVID-19 Vaccines?

UArizona Health Sciences Faculty Elected Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors

Rico Rio emergency medical technicians approach an accident scene.

Telehealth Connects Rural EMS Providers with Physicians

A medical student at the College of Medicine – Phoenix presents a special virtual Wildcat Play Hospital demonstration during the Connect2STEM kickoff event.

Reinventing Connect2STEM with Virtual Series

The Saguaro Study sought to find out what support employees need, and then provide it. Here, employees participate in an outdoor Tai Chi and Healthy Qigong session as part of the study.

Saguaro Study Supports Employees During Pandemic

Dr. Patricia Harrison-Monroe Honored for Expanding Mental Health Services to Underserved Communities

One could argue Dr. Michael Abecassis’ first year at the University of Arizona Health Sciences as dean of the College of Medicine – Tucson was shaped by the pandemic, but he is proud that it did not hold the college back.

Connecting with Dean Abecassis: Reflecting on a First Year