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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

Portrait of Purnima Madhivanan, PhD, MBBS, MPH.

Zuckerman College of Public Health’s Purnima Madhivanan named a top mentor at U of A

Two young girls look at a display that reads “Practice Being in Pharmacy” as three young women standing behind posterboards point things out to them.

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

Outdoor portrait of John Ehiri, standing with his arms folded.

John Ehiri receives U of A Distinguished Outreach Award

A group of students smile together while gathering around a table decorated in a red cloth with red and blue balloons in the background.

First Doctor of Physical Therapy Program students begin studies

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Amanda Wilson wins international young scientist award

Photo of several people chatting together in a circular room filled with examining tables in the new lab space of the University of Arizona School of Health Professions Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant studios.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program kicks off with open house

A doctor applies sensors to the arm of a person sitting on a bed in a sleep lab while another person monitors the sensor output on a small digital device on the wall.

Putting sleep at the center of health care

Outside portrait of Stefano Guerra, MD, PhD, MPH.

Stefano Guerra selected as Fulbright scholar

Aerial view of town of Bisbee, Arizona, showing main road, houses, hotel, store, with mountains in background

Resource-poor neighborhood conditions may increase gestational diabetes risk

Photo of a row of seven people in front of two banners reading “Universitas Indonesia.” Priscilla Magrath, third from the right, holds a plaque in one hand.

Priscilla Magrath receives Fulbright Scholar Teaching Award

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New research uncovers gene impacts of PFAS exposure in firefighters

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Study lays groundwork for preventing dangerous falls on dry spills