UAHS News Archive
Dr. Marvin Slepian follows where inspiration leads
May 31, 2023
Curiosity guides the Regents Professor to bridge medicine, engineering and now the law to address unmet needs in research and mentorship.
Fighting the second pandemic: long COVID
May 29, 2023
Researchers are defining long COVID and exploring the underlying cause and consequences of the disease that is affecting millions of people.
Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long COVID
May 24, 2023
University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers contributed to a National Institutes of Health-funded research effort that identified the most common long COVID symptoms with the aim of improving future diagnostics and treatment.
Would you trust an AI doctor? Research shows patients are split
May 18, 2023
A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led study found that more than 50% of people don’t fully trust AI-powered medical advice, but many put faith in AI if it’s monitored and guided by human touch.
Second annual Washington D.C. summit to focus on healthy aging
May 18, 2023
A one-day summit will present the latest research and explore collaborative partnerships designed to find solutions to the challenges and opportunities of healthy aging.
Scientists use AI to identify targets in search for Alzheimer’s cure
May 14, 2023
A team led by a University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson scientist harnesses AI to trace the path from a healthy brain cell to one afflicted by Alzheimer’s disease.
Sky is the limit for research at new sleep center facility
May 14, 2023
New world-class University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep, Circadian Rhythm and Neuroscience Research greatly expands research capabilities.
Testing a new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease
May 10, 2023
Allopregnanolone is showing promise as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease in elderly people and conditions including cerebral palsy in premature infants.
Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research opens facility
May 10, 2023
Tours of the Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research’s new location will be offered during a ribbon-cutting and open house May 15.
UArizona Cancer Center to host breast cancer symposium
Apr 27, 2023
The University of Arizona Cancer Center will host the inaugural Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute Symposium on May 5.
Computational drug discovery could open new doors
Apr 25, 2023
New computational approaches to drug development could lower treatment costs and make new discoveries possible.
Robbins to Regents: Advancing health and wellness in Arizona
Apr 20, 2023
University of Arizona Health Sciences has come a long way since the College of Medicine's founding in 1967 and is uniquely poised to help address Arizona's long-term health care needs, President Robert C. Robbins said in a presentation to the Arizona Board of Regents.
Miniature organs driving precision medicine, drug discovery
Apr 19, 2023
University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers are using organoids to design novel therapies and better understand cancer and rare diseases.
Researchers will investigate long COVID symptoms and treatments
Apr 18, 2023
The Arizona Biomedical Research Centre awarded funds to the CoVHORT research study to support research into long COVID symptoms.
Connecting with Dr. Fernando Martinez
Apr 16, 2023
Director of UArizona Health Sciences’ Asthma and Airway Center has deep connection to making sure everyone breathes easier.
Unlocking answers for more effective opioid therapy
Apr 12, 2023
A University of Arizona Health Sciences study uncovered new ways in which Hsp90-inhibitor drugs in the spinal cord are showing promise as potential pain therapeutics.
Stimulating the brain to treat pain and substance use disorder
Apr 12, 2023
Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center researchers are studying how electronic stimulation of the brain can break looping pain signals and destructive cravings.
CATS Center opens modernized, larger facility
Apr 10, 2023
UArizona Health Sciences Clinical and Translational Science Research Center doubled its size and increased research capacity with new space.
Ahn named dean of the College of Nursing
Apr 6, 2023
Dr. Brian Ahn is a professor and associate dean for research at the Florida State University College of Nursing and founding director of the FSU Brain Science and Symptom Management Center.
Health Sciences genome sequencers a leap forward for research
Apr 5, 2023
Devices allow Health Sciences and other college collaborators greater scale and cost-effective methods to improve care.