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Falloposcope cancer screening tool testing advances to next steps

Jennifer Barton, PhD, is spearheading an effort to diagnose ovarian cancer earlier and give high-risk patients a new option.

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Why does losing the Y chromosome make some cancers worse? New $6.5M NIH grant could provide clues

A microscopic view of cells shows one large purple cell surrounded by smaller "normal" cells. The purple cell is about four times the size of the normal cells.

Researchers find potential link between chronic pain, immune condition

Two male researchers wearing dark safety glasses test a prototype of an imaging device in a lab. Behind them is a computer screen that shows an image of the sample being studied.

New imaging tech promises to help doctors better diagnose and treat skin cancers

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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Hina Arif elected to AAMC women’s leadership group

Two well-dressed medical students open envelopes while several family members stand around them with phones in the air taking photos and videos.

A Match Day filled with joy for U of A medical students

Philanthropist Pat Gerleman and University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella

$14.2M gift to fund U of A College of Medicine – Tucson scholarships

Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, sits next to his daughter Elka Rubin on a bench outside. Their heads are leaned together, touching, and Elka’s arm is around her dad.

Match Day packs extra meaning for 2 Health Sciences families

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Cannabis terpenes offer potential new way to treat fibromyalgia pain

A professor speaks with a student in a lab with computer language on the screen behind them.

Ready or not, AI is in your classroom

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Physiology’s Brian Pearse wins national advising award

Rick G. Schnellmann, PhD, stands outside smiling as he leans on a sign that reads, “R. Ken Coint College of Pharmacy.”

Pharmacy’s Dean Rick G. Schnellmann selected as ASPET fellow

A researcher oversees a student using a glove box in a laboratory at the University of Arizona Cancer Center.

Study reveals hope for immunotherapy as prostate cancer treatment

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Celina Valencia receives Career Development Award

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Kristin Huntoon receives Career Development Award

A young woman clutches at her chest while sitting in bed.

Common drug shows promise against rare type of heart disease