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Lymph Nodes: Seeking a Solution for Weakened Immune Systems

May 3, 2022

The body's system for maintaining infection-fighting cells deteriorates faster near the skin than deeper in the body, according to a new study.
Research

UArizona, OSU Announce Addiction Research Partnership

April 29, 2022

The partnership will advance pain and addiction research and accelerate positive health outcomes in Arizona, Oklahoma and across the country.
Research

Biomarkers May Lead to Precision Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease

April 28, 2022

Novel findings from the Center for Innovation in Brain Science indicate the APOEe4 genotype drives metabolic changes, regardless of patient sex.
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Menopause and Cognition: Testing an Alternative to Estrogen

April 26, 2022

Researchers received a $7.6 million grant to investigate PhytoSERM, a supplement that may treat menopausal symptoms and lower Alzheimer’s disease risk.
National Study Seeks to Standardize Pediatric Seizure Care

April 21, 2022

The study aims to decrease the number of pediatric patients arriving at the emergency department with an active seizure.
Outreach

‘Arizona Palooza’ Returns With Education, Entertainment

April 20, 2022

Arizona Palooza brings together resources from across Tucson and Pima County to deliver useful information about mental health in a fun, informal setting.
Education

Health Professions Degree Programs to Expand Workforce in Critical Areas

April 14, 2022

Students will have new health care career opportunities thanks to the Arizona Board of Regents’s approval of three new degree programs.
Announcement

ABOR Votes to Confirm 5 New UArizona Regents Professors

April 11, 2022

The Arizona Board of Regents voted to confirm the appointments of University of Arizona Health Sciences faculty members Drs. Juanita Merchant and Donata Vercelli as Regents Professors.
Research

Valley Fever Collaborative Awarded $3.3M in Research Funds

April 8, 2022

The Arizona Board of Regents earmarked $3.3 million to support research into Valley fever detection technology, genomics and seasonal outbreak patterns.
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Flinn Foundation Commits $5.52M to College of Medicine – Phoenix

April 7, 2022

The gift will establish two faculty positions and support research in cardiovascular diseases, neurosciences and mental health.
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Phoenix to be Site of New Center Targeting Immunotherapies

April 6, 2022

The Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies will provide staff, facilities, support and services to advance precision medicine.
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Possible Epigenetic Basis for Health Risks in Firefighters

April 5, 2022

Biological changes after fire exposure may increase firefighters’ disease risk, according to Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health researchers.
Outreach

Lecture Focuses on Integrative Medicine and Inflammation

March 31, 2022

Dr. Randy Horwitz will share integrative medicine approaches to treating chronic inflammation and educate participants about healing-oriented medicine.
Announcement

Alameddin Named All of Us Arizona Health Champion

March 30, 2022

Ann-Marie Alameddin led efforts to secure hospital funding, expand telepharmacy in small rural hospitals and develop grant-funded programs.
Research

Public Health Poster Forum Focuses on Building Resilience

March 30, 2022

The annual event features Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health student research on sustainable health programs and public health workforce resilience.
Outreach

Lecture Series Addresses Current Topics in Aging

March 25, 2022

Three free webinars will focus on isolation and loneliness, integrative health and sleep as they relate to aging.
Research

Researchers Seek to Slow Muscle Degeneration from ALS

March 23, 2022

Researchers in the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Innovation in Brain Science are investigating an oral drug candidate that may benefit patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Announcement

Biden Names Martinez to Intellectual Disabilities Committee

March 22, 2022

Gabriel Martinez will serve a two-year term on the committee that provides advice and assistance to the president and the secretary of Health and Human Services on a broad range of topics that impact people with intellectual disabilities.
Research

Sensor Lab Seed Grants Support State-of-the-Art Research

March 22, 2022

The UArizona Health Sciences Sensor Lab awarded seed grants to eight faculty members and two student projects to improve health and wellness.
Education

Future Doctors Celebrate Match Day

March 21, 2022

Fourth-year University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson students learned where they’ll launch their careers as new residents.

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