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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.

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Public Health launches first AI summer program

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

Fariba Donovan, MD, PhD, holds a pipette in a gloved hand in a lab at the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence.

Fariba Donovan works to keep “The Last of Us” in fictional realm

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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

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Grandner recognized with top researcher award, board election

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

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Medical student awarded Hillel Foundation scholarship

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New U of A 3-year medical degree program receives ABOR approval

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

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

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Smart sensors and smarter health: How AI and wearables are reimagining preventive health care

Fariba Donovan, MD, PhD, holds a pipette in a gloved hand in a lab at the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence.

Fariba Donovan works to keep “The Last of Us” in fictional realm

2 Health Sciences-led teams win awards in Big Idea Challenge

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Study shows loss of Y in blood cells hinders immune response to cancer

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Study says original COVID-19 vaccination did not stop immune system from fighting variants

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College of Medicine – Tucson honors 2025 graduates