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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

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

Portrait of Ricardo Correa, MD, of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix’s Divison of Endocrinology, outside next to a mural.

Ricardo Correa filling the gap for the underserved

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Graduate student using data analysis to protect firefighters from cancer

Stephen Dahmer, MD, stands outside wearing a blue suit coat, with his arms crossed

Connecting with Stephen Dahmer, MD

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Finding a nutritious solution to a climate change challenge

Four people, including Mel Hector, MD, of the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine – Tucson, watch a reading of Hector’s play.

All the world’s a stage for prolific playwrighting professor

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Integrating AI into research may revolutionize outcomes

Two pain management doctors view x-rays on a screen while conducting a procedure on a patient

Fellowship helps a physician find her passion for treating chronic pain patients

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Circadian rhythm disruption linked to lung inflammation

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For researcher, fight against cancer is personal

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Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone

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Public Health scientist leverages evolving technology to track diseases

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Asthma study tracking Tucsonans from birth into adulthood