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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

Colorful microscope image of male neurons and orexin receptors

Bringing a precision medicine approach to pain management

Team members of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson pose for a portrait outside.

Valley Fever Center for Excellence receives innovation award

Poster with dozens of portraits of people in military uniforms. The poster text reads, “Veterans Day, Honoring all who served.”

Health Sciences veterans, we thank you for your service

Two immunologists, one seated and one standing, pose in a University of Arizona Health Sciences research laboratory

Reimagining autoimmune treatments with 5MCAR T cells inspired by nature

5 Health Sciences faculty members named 2024 Women of Impact

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CAMI groundbreaking ushers in new era for Health Sciences

A male soldier lies on a cot while watching a laptop computer and wearing headphones.

Can magnetic pulses aimed at the brain treat insomnia?

Portrait of Beth Meyerson, PhD, MDiv., a professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.

Beth Meyerson receives humanitarian award for service

Portrait of University of Arizona Cancer Center researcher Ghassan Mouneimne, PhD, sitting in front of a chalk board

Clinical study confirms tissue stiffening in breast cancer can drive metastasis

Dylan Miller and Dr. Clara Curiel, co-directors of the University of Arizona’s Skin Cancer Institute, stand in front of a Prevent Cancer Foundation Congressional Families Program backdrop.

Skin Cancer Institute receives national excellence award

A man views CT images of breasts looking for signs of cancer

Researchers using $3.3M NCI grant to develop more accurate, comfortable breast cancer screening technology

Yumi Shirai, PhD, sits at a table with a group of people who are painting at the University of Arizona’s ArtWorks program for adults with developmental disabilities. The table is covered with cups holding brushes and paints.

Yumi Shirai brings together art and health sciences