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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.

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Public Health launches first AI summer program

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

Fariba Donovan, MD, PhD, holds a pipette in a gloved hand in a lab at the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence.

Fariba Donovan works to keep “The Last of Us” in fictional realm

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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Finding a nutritious solution to a climate change challenge

Four people, including Mel Hector, MD, of the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine – Tucson, watch a reading of Hector’s play.

All the world’s a stage for prolific playwrighting professor

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Integrating AI into research may revolutionize outcomes

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Fellowship helps a physician find her passion for treating chronic pain patients

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Circadian rhythm disruption linked to lung inflammation

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For researcher, fight against cancer is personal

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Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone

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Public Health scientist leverages evolving technology to track diseases

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Asthma study tracking Tucsonans from birth into adulthood

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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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Clinical trial gives cancer patient the gift of time