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Family support may prevent teen substance use near border

September 20, 2023

Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center researchers surveyed teens on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border and found that strong family support can prevent children from using alcohol or drugs.
Research

Study will examine green light therapy for postsurgical pain

September 14, 2023

University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers will continue their study of green light therapy, a promising non-opioid pain relief option.
Research

Aegis funds new research projects for a pandemic-free future

September 13, 2023

The Aegis Consortium awarded seed funding to eight projects that align with the UArizona Health Sciences center’s mission to create a pandemic-free future.
Research

Drug Discovery Summit catalyst for new approaches, therapies

September 12, 2023

Academic researchers and industry professionals will discuss drug development at the Fifth Annual Arizona Drug Discovery and Development Summit.
Research

Iron-targeting approaches may halt cancer cell proliferation

September 11, 2023

The new molecules exploit the iron dependency of malignant cells and could lead to the development of new anticancer drugs.
Outreach

Artist Jim Campbell’s new work on display

September 6, 2023

“Untangled Shadows,” part of the UArizona Health Sciences’ El Mirador Project collection, is a digital installation blending light, motion and nature.
Research

Study to count farmworkers to help reduce health disparities

September 1, 2023

The Arizona Farmworker Enumeration Profiles Study will establish the number of farmworkers to inform efforts to improve care and conditions.
Outreach

AZ REACH program passes 3,000 patient transfers mark

August 31, 2023

AZ REACH, geared to expand access to quality health care in rural communities, continues to thrive after launching in December 2022.
Announcement

Wondisford named dean of College of Medicine – Phoenix

August 22, 2023

Endocrinologist Dr. Fredric Edward Wondisford will take the helm at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix on Oct. 2.
Announcement

John Galgiani to receive lifetime achievement award

August 18, 2023

John Galgiani, MD, director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence, will receive the AZBio Pioneer Award, which recognizes his career accomplishments.
Outreach

UArizona Cancer Center study connects researchers with communities

August 17, 2023

The ROSA program is geared to open channels of communication between research scientists and community members.
Education

$2.6M HRSA grant supports clinical rotations for DNP students

August 17, 2023

The College of Nursing will use a $2.6 million HRSA grant to deploy immersive managed practice adaptable clinical training in 2024.
Education

Occupational safety and health training grant renewed

August 14, 2023

Graduate students pursuing degrees in environmental and occupational health in the Industrial Hygiene Program at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will continue to be supported by a National Institutes of Health training grant.
Education

Grant provides cancer research training to expand workforce

August 8, 2023

A $1.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute will help University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers establish a training program geared to introduce students to prevention science careers.
Research

$4M grant will test sleep health coaching for firefighters

August 7, 2023

Researchers at the UArizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health seek to improve firefighter health by focusing on behavioral interventions to improve sleep and recovery.
Outreach

Camp Wellness, Pima County Health Department team to host health fair

August 3, 2023

A free health fair aims to prioritize collaboration, improve individual health and well-being, and build a stronger Tucson community.
Announcement

Arizona Telemedicine Program receives USDLA Gold Award

July 28, 2023

Two University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson programs were honored for innovation and excellence in distance learning techniques and technologies.
Research

Urgent Care data show Valley fever season has begun in Arizona

July 27, 2023

To increase the chances of receiving proper care, people with symptoms of pneumonia should ask to be tested for Valley fever.
Research

MD/PhD student receives F30 fellowship training grant

July 26, 2023

College of Medicine – Phoenix student Anngela Adams, an MD/PhD student in Dr. Karen Hastings’ lab, is furthering her skin cancer research.
Research

Can prehabilitation improve outcomes in American Indian cancer patients?

July 20, 2023

An NCI grant will fund a UArizona Cancer Center clinical trial that will use lifestyle interventions to improve outcomes in American Indian patients.

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