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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.

A decorative image shows a cell as it travels through the body.

Why does losing the Y chromosome make some cancers worse? New $6.5M NIH grant could provide clues

A microscopic view of cells shows one large purple cell surrounded by smaller "normal" cells. The purple cell is about four times the size of the normal cells.

Researchers find potential link between chronic pain, immune condition

Two male researchers wearing dark safety glasses test a prototype of an imaging device in a lab. Behind them is a computer screen that shows an image of the sample being studied.

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

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

Researchers from the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will use a $750,000 grant to train graduate students whose career paths support the mission of the Industrial Hygiene Program.

Occupational safety and health training program grant renewed

After serving in the Navy, Kevin Lohenry, PhD, PA-C, embarked on a career as a physician assistant and now is leading others to the profession as interim dean of the University of Arizona College of Health Sciences.

On a mission to lead the next class of physician assistants

After serving in the Navy, Kevin Lohenry, PhD, PA-C, embarked on a career as a physician assistant and now is leading others to the profession as interim dean of the University of Arizona College of Health Sciences.

On a mission to lead the next class of physician assistants

(From left) Jennifer Bea, PhD, and Cynthia Thomson, PhD, RD, lead “Student Transformative Experiences to Progress Undergraduate and Graduate Professionals,” or “STEP-UP,” a 10-week, full-time summer program aimed at motivating students to pursue a career in cancer prevention science.

Grant provides cancer research training experience to expand workforce for cancer prevention and control

(From left) Jennifer Bea, PhD, and Cynthia Thomson, PhD, RD, lead “Student Transformative Experiences to Progress Undergraduate and Graduate Professionals,” or “STEP-UP,” a 10-week, full-time summer program aimed at motivating students to pursue a career in cancer prevention science.

Grant provides cancer research training experience to expand workforce for cancer prevention and control

Ajay Perumbeti, MD, is a pediatric hematologist oncologist who is pairing his vast clinical expertise with a growing base of expertise as a data scientist with the intent of gaining new knowledge that will benefit patients.

Using data to make better medical decisions

Ajay Perumbeti, MD, is a pediatric hematologist oncologist who is pairing his vast clinical expertise with a growing base of expertise as a data scientist with the intent of gaining new knowledge that will benefit patients.

Using data to make better medical decisions

Six college of medicine faculty members wearing white coats and acting silly walk outside on their way to the white coat ceremony.

College of Medicine – Tucson’s newest class receive white coats

MD/PhD student receives F30 fellowship training grant

midwifery student walking past the simulation lab

Nurse-midwifery program seeks to improve maternal health

A white woman in a doctor's coat helps a young Asian woman with a big smile put on a white doctor's coat.

College of Medicine – Phoenix welcomes class of 2027

University of Arizona Health Sciences students are learning how to reduce the burden of student loan debt while acquiring useful skills to make smart financial decisions that will support a sustained career in the health care workforce.

Increasing financial literacy for health care professionals