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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

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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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Wonder for all: A day of hands-on health adventures

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

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

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Leveraging research, industry expertise to speed biomedical breakthroughs

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Nursing’s Rina Fox recognized for work in behavioral cancer care

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Nursing’s Silvia Xu awarded U of A Staff Award of Excellence

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

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College of Nursing celebrates its Class of 2025 graduates

Terry A. Badger, PhD, RN, stands outside near the University of Arizona College of Nursing sign.

Nursing’s Terry A. Badger devoted to helping others

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10 U of A Nursing faculty members named Fab 50 Nurses

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Nursing’s Sheri Carson to be honored by Marquette

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Improving health literacy through leadership, connection