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A young boy kneels on a raised surface and reaches out to hug his mother

Scientists on a quest to prevent asthma by boosting immune system

A family history of respiratory illnesses led environmental researcher Paloma Beamer, PhD, to enroll her newborn son in a clinical trial to prevent asthma.

Portrait of Mingyu Liang, MB, PhD, standing outside in front of trees.

Mingyu Liang works to transform physiology at U of A

Onicio Leal Neto, PhD, MPH, stands at a desk next to a table full of people with laptops open in front of them.

Public Health launches first AI summer program

Young adult connecting smartphone to continuous glucose monitor, checking blood glucose

New bachelor’s degree positions students for success in growing medical device industry

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

Michael D.J. Johnson, PhD

Duke Honors Dr. Michael Johnson with Changemaker Award

University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins, MD, (right) recently visited the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center to observe second year Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) students during their simulation. Instead of just observing, he was pressed into service as the surgeon during one simulation. CRNA students Alexa Deng, RN, (left) and Phillip Bullington, RN, assisted Dr. Robbins as he intubated a manikin.

President Robbins Participates in CRNA Simulation Intensive

Janiel Cragun, MD

Dr. Janiel Cragun Honored by March of Dimes Arizona

Three UArizona Faculty Named AAAS Fellows

A $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will allow researchers to determine if changes in knee structure during aging can predict pain, functional limitations and the need for future knee replacements.

New UArizona Health Sciences Study to Focus on Link Between Knee Aging and Osteoarthritis

Aaron Leetch, MD, associate professor in emergency medicine and in pediatrics in the College of Medicine — Tucson, started a podcast in 2013 to combat residents approaching him with information that was not found in proper science. The podcast has evolved and recently aired its 100th episode.

Emergency Medicine Podcast Bolsters Scientific Integrity

Lisa H. Kiser, DNP, CNM, WHNP

Dr. Lisa Kiser Receives March of Dimes Women’s Health Award

University of Arizona Health Sciences expert Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD, recently provided updates on the omicron variant, COVID-19 vaccines and the best strategies for staying healthy and safe.

What We Know About the Omicron Variant and Vaccine Efficacy

UArizona Hockey Team to Host ‘Pink the Rink’ Game Jan. 27

University of Arizona Zuckerman College of Public Health students, alumni and faculty are using podcasts and blogs to engage new audiences and make science-based public health insights more easily accessible.

Student and Alumni Podcasts Promote Public Health

John A. Fraleigh, MSN, CFRN

John A. Fraleigh Receives Outpatient/Community and Public Health Award

Li Receives National Recognition for Discoveries in Hand Biomechanics