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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

Mindy Fain, MD

Dr. Mindy Fain Recognized with College of Medicine – Tucson Mentoring Award

Dongkyun Kang, PhD, works on the laser light portion of a new, portable skin cancer diagnostic technology he is developing with Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD.

Developing Handheld Skin Cancer Diagnostic Technology

Helen Amerongen, PhD

Dr. Helen Amerongen Recognized with College of Medicine – Tucson Mentoring Award

Tiffani Begay and Ida Begay receive donations on the Navajo Nation in early June from the University of Arizona Cancer Center food and supply drive.

Health Sciences Supports Navajo Nation in Battling COVID-19

C. Kent Kwoh, MD

Dr. C. Kent Kwoh Recognized with College of Medicine – Tucson Mentoring Award

Health Sciences webinars and virtual meetings have engaged the public during the pandemic, with a focus on empowering people to understand and improve their health.

Health Sciences Virtual Events Promote Health Literacy

Researchers Investigate How COVID-19 Impacts the Brain

Sam Campos, PhD, researches human papillomaviruses and, most recently, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Scientist Strives to Make Research Accessible to Undergrads

The American Indian Youth Wellness Camp in Prescott, Ariz, teaches healthy lifestyle choices to kids at risk for or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Study Aims to Improve Health for American Indian Youth

Noshene E. Ranjbar, MD

Dr. Noshene Ranjbar Presented with Innovation Award by Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

A “virtual” group photo of the Faculty Diversity Advisory Committee

College of Medicine – Tucson’s Faculty Diversity Advisory Committee Recognized for Commitment to Inclusion

College of Medicine – Tucson professor Paul Gordon, MD, MPH, and his wife, Eve Shapiro, MD, emeritus professor of pediatrics, begin their ride in May in Hollidaysburg, Penn.

Health Sciences Faculty Member Embarks on Pandemic Listening Tour