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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.

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

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Researchers find potential link between chronic pain, immune condition

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

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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Hastings named inaugural chair of College of Medicine – Phoenix Department of Dermatology

Global Neurosurgical Alliance aims to push neuroscience research boundaries

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Rybicki appointed chair of College of Medicine – Phoenix Department of Radiology

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2023 MICA Scholarship Awards given to three medical students

Three University of Arizona Health Sciences faculty members and their families have established generous student scholarships to support the training of future professionals in their fields.

Faculty-led philanthropy supports student training

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Colleges of medicine host traditional blessing ceremonies

Fredric Edward Wondisford, MD, MS, MBA, will start Oct. 2 as dean of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. He has more than 30 years of experience in academic medicine and translational research and joins the university from Rutgers University.

Wondisford named dean of College of Medicine – Phoenix

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Faculty from both colleges of medicine win ArMA awards

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

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Dr. Scott Goodwin honored with grant in his name

MD/PhD student receives F30 fellowship training grant

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College of Medicine – Phoenix welcomes class of 2027