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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

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Researchers find potential link between chronic pain, immune condition

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

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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Rural health conference makes big impact in its 50 years

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Fish lab designed to spawn human health discoveries

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Farland and Rainbow named Udall Center Fellows

A smiling University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health student dressed in graduation regalia stands on a stage as two faculty members place a graduation hood over his shoulders.

Zuckerman College of Public Health honors class of 2024

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Professor makes mental health, resiliency a priority for students, herself

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Research shows altered regulation of genes linked to prostate cancer among firefighters

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix student James Bates teaches high school student Maalavika Menon how to do CPR.

Health Sciences colleges ready, willing to help community

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Finding small ways to cope with stress builds resilience

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Kelly Palmer named BizTucson Next Generation Leader

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Connecting with Gloria Coronado

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$3.8M grant will fund study of firefighter risks, interventions in wildland-urban blazes

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NIH grant funds research on work-related asthma among nurses