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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

Luca Caucci, PhD

Dr. Luca Caucci Elected Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors

Shining a Green Light on a New Preventive Therapy for Migraine

Fayez K. Ghishan, MD, was surprised with an endowment in his name to fund the director of the Steele Children’s Research Center in perpetuity.

Dr. Fayez Ghishan’s Legacy Honored in Endowment

Juanita Merchant, MD, PhD

Dr. Juanita Merchant Wins Mentorship Award from Gastroenterology Group

Setback Leads to Success for Blood-Brain Barrier Researcher

Unni K. Udayasankar, MD

Dr. Unni Udayasankar Recognized with College of Medicine – Tucson Mentoring Award

Five members of the Class of 2024 introduced themselves to their house dean and mentor, two faculty members who will support them through their medical school journeys.

Incoming Tucson Medical Students Receive White Coats

College of Medicine – Tucson bike listening tour participants from left: Eve Shapiro, MD, emeritus professor of pediatrics; Paul Gordon, MD, MPH, professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine; Patricia Lebensohn, MD, professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine; Julia Liatti, first-year medical student.

Riding Across the Country to Listen to Health Care Perspectives

First-year medical student Julia Liatti’s summer research project entailed riding her bike “Rachmaninov” through four states to hear perspectives on health care policy. The trip was arranged by Paul Gordon, MD, MPH, professor of family and community medicine, for research.

Bike Listening Tour Shapes Med Student’s Primary Care Goals

John A. Szivek, PhD

Dr. John Szivek Recognized with College of Medicine – Tucson Mentoring Award

Lawrence Mandarino, PhD

Dr. Lawrence Mandarino Recognized with College of Medicine – Tucson Mentoring Award

Search committee members who are aware of and overcome their unconscious biases are better equipped to evaluate applicants fairly.

Four Steps Can Reduce Unconscious Bias in Hiring