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A group of students smile together while gathering around a table decorated in a red cloth with red and blue balloons in the background.

First Doctor of Physical Therapy Program students begin studies

The Class of 2028 met for the first time and kicked off its three-year journey in the long-awaited program.

Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug could help bones heal faster

Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug could help bones heal faster

A doctor applies sensors to the arm of a person sitting on a bed in a sleep lab while another person monitors the sensor output on a small digital device on the wall.

Putting sleep at the center of health care

An image if two liquid chemotherapy drugs in small bottles next to a needle laying on top of a plastic collection bag

Repackaged cancer drug boosts delivery to tumors, improves combination therapies

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

Caleigh Shepard, a former specialized research assistant, speaks to a sleep research study participant in the UArizona Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience Lab (SCAN Lab).

Tackling Insomnia, Sleep Apnea and ‘Coronasomnia’

Caleigh Shepard, a former specialized research assistant, speaks to a sleep research study participant in the UArizona Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience Lab (SCAN Lab).

Tackling Insomnia, Sleep Apnea and ‘Coronasomnia’

A new study will examine the impact of COVID-19 on medication for opioid use disorder access and patient health.

Improving Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Arizona

A new study will examine the impact of COVID-19 on medication for opioid use disorder access and patient health.

Improving Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Arizona

Research led by Dr. Jeannie Lee (center) showed that adults with diabetes or hypertension benefit from physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals working together with patients and families. (Photo: University of Arizona Health Sciences/David Mogollon)

Collaboration Among Health Care Workers Shown to Improve Patient Outcomes

Research led by Dr. Jeannie Lee (center) showed that adults with diabetes or hypertension benefit from physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals working together with patients and families. (Photo: University of Arizona Health Sciences/David Mogollon)

Collaboration Among Health Care Workers Shown to Improve Patient Outcomes

Second-year College of Pharmacy student Lisa Wan prepares to vaccinate a patient against the virus that causes COVID-19.

Reducing COVID-19 Disparities with Inclusive Outreach

Arizona Center for Drug Discovery Co-Directors, from left, Wei Wang, PhD, and Celina Zerbinatti, PhD, along with College of Pharmacy Dean Rick G. Schnellmann, PhD.

Arizona Center for Drug Discovery to Host Virtual Spring Summit

Anne E. Cress, PhD, is one of 11 founding faculty members of the UArizona Cancer Center, which has maintained an active National Cancer Institute (NCI) training grant, known as a T32, since 1978. The current grant is funding the Integrated Cancer Scholars (ICS) program.

Training the Next Generation of Cancer Scholars

Under the microscope, nuclei (labeled in white) inside a retina look like frosting on a cupcake.

Scientific Research Reveals Microscopic Beauty

This image shows different types of retina cells labeled in green, magenta and cyan. Scientists are studying images like this from diabetic and control retinas to understand the cellular changes that occur in the early stages of diabetes, before vision loss occurs.

The Art of Science On Display Under the Microscope

The Immunity, Inflammation and Aging Link: Building Better Defenses Against Disease