UAHS News Archive
Study Seeks to Keep Newly Quit Smokers from Relapsing
Jul 7, 2021
A UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson study aims to reduce relapse rates of recently quit smokers by training them to help others quit smoking.
Collaboration at the Heart of 35 Years of Success for Sarver Heart Center
Jul 7, 2021
Basic scientists and clinical researchers working together leads to center’s many achievements.
Federal Grant to Continue Health Services to Rural Arizona
Jul 1, 2021
The support of the Arizona Center for Rural Health assures Arizona’s rural populations will continue to benefit from health programs and services.
COVID-19 Vaccine Reduces Infection Severity, Length, Viral Load
Jun 30, 2021
Real-world data from the AZ HEROES study show COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections, and when breakthrough infections do occur, the level of infection and impact of the disease are significantly reduced.
Cancer Response to Tumor Stiffness May Predict Metastasis
Jun 30, 2021
A score that quantifies the changes that make breast cancer cells more aggressive could help identify patients at risk for bone metastasis.
Assessment Tool Helps Future Pharmacists Prepare for Work in the Community
Jun 25, 2021
A recent University of Arizona College of Pharmacy study suggests that Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) may be a valuable means of assessing clinical skills while providing pharmacy students learning experiences in community pharmacy settings.
Building a Resilient Brain To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Jun 23, 2021
Fei Yin, PhD, of the Center for Innovation in Brain Science has received a $1.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to determine the role of an Alzheimer’s risk-factor gene in regulating the brain energy production system.
UArizona Health Sciences Study Provides Hope to Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Jun 23, 2021
A new treatment for head and neck cancer shows promising results in a clinical trial led by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers.
Connecting with Director Sweasy: Cancer Research is Personal
Jun 14, 2021
Dr. Joann Sweasy discusses what inspired her to become a cancer researcher, how research has evolved and what the future looks like for the UArizona Cancer Center.
UArizona College of Pharmacy Ranked No. 7 in Research
Jun 14, 2021
The College has advanced several spots over the past year based on significant increases in research funding.
Valley Fever Center for Excellence Celebrates 25 Years
Jun 10, 2021
The center focuses on research, outreach and education to fulfill its mission of protecting people against a deadly fungal disease native to the Southwest.
Faculty Mentorship Leads to Advancements in Brain Science
Jun 8, 2021
UArizona Health Sciences research may help both premature babies and patients with Alzheimer’s disease
One Vision. Multiple Diseases. Sights on $100M in Funding.
May 27, 2021
As it celebrates five years, the Center for Innovation in Brain Science is well on its way to finding therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.
Examining Disparities in Kidney Cancer Mortality Risk
May 5, 2021
Dr. Ken Batai,has documented an increased risk of mortality among Arizona’s Hispanic American and Native American kidney cancer patients.
Attacking Asthma: 50 Years of Life-changing Discovery
May 4, 2021
The Asthma & Airway Disease Research Center has revolutionized our scientific understanding of asthma and other respiratory diseases.
COVID-19 Study Expands Efforts to Enroll Spanish-speakers
Apr 27, 2021
A dedicated campaign to include an underrepresented group in the AZ HEROES study is expected to produce more meaningful results.
U.S.-Mexico Study Examines Hygiene Hypothesis Amid Pandemic
Apr 7, 2021
Researchers are taking a three-pronged approach to analyze asthma in children in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, and Tucson, Arizona – even before they’re born.
College Students Wanted for COVID-19 Post-Vaccine Study
Apr 5, 2021
The national study will help determine if vaccinated people who are exposed to COVID-19 can still spread the disease.
Research Where Parenting and Science Connect
Mar 30, 2021
As a mother and a scientist, Veilia Leybas Nuño, PhD, was eager to study a family-focused intervention for children with ADHD.
Developing A Population-Based Dietary Assessment Mobile App
Mar 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.