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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

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Circadian rhythm disruption linked to lung inflammation

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Pesticide exposure linked to stillbirth risk in new study

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Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone

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New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID

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Study finds large gaps in mental health care for people with chronic pain

College of Medicine – Tucson Class of 2024 medical students on steps in front of Centennial Hall

U of A College of Medicine – Tucson advances in US News Best Medical Schools rankings

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Asthma study tracking Tucsonans from birth into adulthood

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Research shows protein isoform inhibitors may hold the key to making opioids safer

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Fish lab designed to spawn human health discoveries

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Clinical trial gives cancer patient the gift of time

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Advancing diabetes research and serving an at-risk community

A rendering of the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies in downtown Phoenix.

Phoenix City Council approves $20M for CAMI