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U of A and UNM win joint $43.6M NIH award to help turn clinical research into practical medicine

The CTSA grant, the largest infrastructure and training award from the NIH, supports the translation of research discoveries into improved patient care.

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$4.5M NIDA grant will fund research to improve methadone treatment quality

Confocal cancer cells and fibroblasts in collagen.

$1.7M DOD grant funds virtual cancer center to support research into military health

Nursing student Misty L. Pagán, DNP, poses for a photo in an outdoor setting. She is wearing a white coat over a blue dress and has a stethoscope wrapped around her neck.

From grief to purpose: How a PhD student discovered her calling in nursing

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

UArizona President Robert C. Robbins, MD, (right) and Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán (second from right) examine displays at the U.S. Mexico Binational Health Leadership Summit health fair on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus.

Phoenix Biomedical Campus Hosts U.S.-Mexico Health Summit

Janko Nikolich-Žugich, MD, PhD

Dr. Janko Nikolich Named AZ Bioscience Researcher of the Year

UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson Announces New Surgery Chair

Lisa Shubitz, DVM, led a research team that examined the effects of a potential canine Valley fever vaccine in dogs. The positive results represent a major step toward the development of not only a canine vaccine, but eventually a human vaccine for Valley fever.

Study Shows Vaccine Protects Dogs Against Valley Fever

Whether it’s building a house or building a new program at the University of Arizona Health Sciences, Todd Vanderah, PhD, creates a strong framework.

Building for the Future in More Ways Than One

UArizona Health Sciences Researchers Weaponizing Copper as Potential Antibiotic

UArizona Health Sciences Researchers Weaponizing Copper as Potential Antibiotic

A new study suggests first responders are at higher risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 than other health professionals.

AZ HEROES Data Show First Responders at Higher Risk of COVID-19 Infection

A new program under development at UArizona Health Sciences will offer age, gender and culturally sensitive training to students to help patients initiate and discuss end-of-life care. The interdisciplinary initiative will provide guidance to doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals.

Interprofessional Program Builds End-of-Life Care Education

UArizona Sarver Heart Center Welcomes New Faculty

During the pandemic, telemedicine allowed people to safely meet with their health care providers while maintaining physical distance.

Pandemic a Watershed Moment for Telemedicine

Dr. Mona Arora, an assistant professor of public health, co-chaired the UArizona Vaccine Task Force. Her newest role is co-leading a statewide effort to improve vaccine rates and address related health disparities that’s funded by the CDC and Arizona Department of Health Services.

Reframing Public Health Crisis Resilience

Melanoma parade

UArizona Skin Cancer Institute Presents 11th Annual Melanoma Walk