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Developing A Population-Based Dietary Assessment Mobile App

March 30, 2021

Researchers are developing a mobile assessment tool to more accurately, and in near real-time, track and measure saturated fat and added sugar consumption.
Announcement

Community Leaders Establish Two Endowed Chairs at UArizona

March 30, 2021

The $3.5 million gift creates endowed chairs at Sarver Heart Center and the Eller College of Management.
Outreach

Celebrating Clements, New Hope for Breast Cancer Research

March 30, 2021

Ginny L. Clements’ 65th anniversary as a breast cancer survivor and the future of breast cancer research and patient care will be discussed at the event.
Outreach

UArizona Cancer Center Launching Arizona Clinical Trials Network

March 29, 2021

Arizona residents, including underserved and underrepresented populations, will have better access to cutting-edge cancer therapies.
Research

AZ HEROES Data Confirm COVID-19 Vaccines Highly Effective

March 29, 2021

AZ HEROES study data show a 90% effective rate after the recommended two doses of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, confirming trial studies.
Research

Emphysema Immune Responses May Lead To New Treatments

March 25, 2021

With a $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francesca Polverino will investigate B cell responses in patients with emphysema.
Outreach

Experts To Answer COVID-19 Vaccine Questions at Town Hall

March 23, 2021

Questions about COVID-19 vaccine safety, speed of vaccine development, side effects, efficacy and variants will be answered by at a free virtual town hall.
Research

Cholesterol May Be Key to New Alzheimer’s Disease Therapy

March 23, 2021

A unique approach to tackling these two diseases has allowed Dr. Gregory Thatcher to look beyond traditional causes to find novel therapies.
Education

Students Matched at UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix

March 20, 2021

Nearly 26% of the Class of 2021 will specialize in primary care; 25% will remain in Phoenix and practice in Arizona-based hospitals.
Education

Match Day Marks Next Step for Future Doctors

March 20, 2021

On Match Day, about 120 UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson students learned where they’ll launch their careers as new residents after graduation.
Research

Improving Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Arizona

March 19, 2021

A new study will examine the impact of COVID-19 on medication for opioid use disorder access and patient health.
Outreach

International Conference Addresses Global Public Health

March 19, 2021

A three-day virtual conference brings together experts from the UArizona Health Sciences and Navrachana University in Vadodara, India, to discuss current public health ideas, practice and research.
Education

Match Day Celebration to Disclose Where Future Doctors Will Train

March 18, 2021

About 120 students in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Class of 2021 learn where they’ll launch medical careers as resident physicians in virtual ceremony Friday, March 19.
Research

Patients Benefit When Health Care Workers Collaborate

March 17, 2021

Researchers at the UArizona College of Pharmacy took a comprehensive look at interprofessional collaborative practice, which has long been central to optimal primary care though limited evidence existed regarding its association with patient outcomes.
Outreach

Arizona Center for Drug Discovery to Host Spring Summit

March 16, 2021

The Virtual Spring Summit will highlight examples of how academic research is contributing to the drug discovery ecosystem.
Announcement

Terry Badger Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

March 15, 2021

Dr. Terry Badger’s work with cancer survivors and their caregivers is being recognized by the American Psychosocial Oncology Society.
Education

Gift Supports Students in Dual Pharmacy-Nursing Program

March 10, 2021

The academic partnership prepares pharmacy and nursing students at UArizona Health Sciences for careers that address critical gaps in health care.
Outreach

UArizona Health Sciences To Host Virtual Symposium on Emerging Viruses and Pandemics

March 5, 2021

A free virtual symposium brings experts together to discuss emerging viruses, vaccines and therapeutics, pandemic response and health policy.
Announcement

UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Announces New Endowed Chair of Surgery

February 22, 2021

A retired surgeon has gifted $2M to the medical school that was merely a vision when he practiced at Good Samaritan Hospital, now Banner – UMC Phoenix.
Announcement

UArizona Health Sciences Excels in Latest Blue Ridge Rankings on NIH Funding

February 17, 2021

Increases in total National Institutes of Health funding have led to higher rankings for several colleges and departments.

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