UAHS News Archive
Pain Relief Caused by SARS-CoV-2 Infection May Help Explain COVID-19 Spread
Sep 30, 2020
Research shows SARS-CoV-2 promotes pain relief through the receptor neuropilin-1, which gives scientists a new target for non-opioid pain therapeutics and offers one possible explanation for the unrelenting spread of COVID-19.
Pain Relief Caused by SARS-CoV-2 Infection May Help Explain COVID-19 Spread
Sep 29, 2020
Research shows SARS-CoV-2 promotes pain relief through the receptor neuropilin-1, which gives scientists a new target for non-opioid pain therapeutics and offers one possible explanation for the unrelenting spread of COVID-19.
Immune System Changes May Cause High Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women
Sep 29, 2020
A new study finds menopause-induced changes to protective immune cells may add to a spike in high blood pressure in postmenopausal women – findings with implications for sex differences in COVID-19 responses.
UArizona Sees Improvement in COVID-19 Numbers, Compliance
Sep 29, 2020
The number of positive test results on campus decreased following a 14-day shelter-in-place recommendation.
Genetic, Viral Interactions in Development of Sinusitis Focus of UArizona Surgeon-Scientist
Sep 28, 2020
A $2.2 million federal grant will allow Dr. Eugene Chang, a sinus surgeon at the UArizona College of Medicine - Tucson, to investigate human genetic viral interactions in the development of sinus disease.
Genetic, Viral Interactions in Development of Sinusitis Focus of UArizona Surgeon-Scientist
Sep 27, 2020
A $2.2 million federal grant will allow Dr. Eugene Chang, a sinus surgeon at the UArizona College of Medicine - Tucson, to investigate human genetic viral interactions in the development of sinus disease.
Researchers Uncover Potential Target to Diagnose, Monitor Cervical Cancer Treatment
Sep 25, 2020
Dr. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz’s research team found proteins called immune checkpoint inhibitors in the cervicovaginal environment that may help predict if a woman suffers from abnormal cell growth or cancer.
Researchers Uncover Potential Target to Diagnose, Monitor Cervical Cancer Treatment
Sep 24, 2020
Dr. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz’s research team found proteins called immune checkpoint inhibitors in the cervicovaginal environment that may help predict if a woman suffers from abnormal cell growth or cancer.
Health Sciences Exceeds $200M in Research Funding for First Time, Boosted by COVID-19 Collaborations
Sep 24, 2020
University of Arizona Health Sciences passes $200 million milestone in research funding in fiscal year 2020, addressing some of the world’s most challenging health conditions, including COVID-19.
Health Sciences Exceeds $200M in Research Funding for First Time, Boosted by COVID-19 Collaborations
Sep 23, 2020
University of Arizona Health Sciences passes $200 million milestone in research funding in fiscal year 2020, addressing some of the world’s most challenging health conditions, including COVID-19.
Future Primary Care Physicians Grateful for Full-Tuition Scholarship, Excited to Serve their Communities
Sep 23, 2020
Sixteen first-year students are among 32 new PCP Scholarship recipients this academic year at the UArizona Colleges of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix – both schools still have scholarships available.
Dr. Monica Kraft to Lead All of Us Research Program at UArizona and Banner Health
Sep 22, 2020
Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the All of Us Research Program is a historic effort to collect and study data from at least 1 million people in the United States.
UArizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health Receives Prestigious 7-Year Reaccreditation
Sep 21, 2020
Council on Education for Public Health awards full reaccreditation to the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, an exemplary achievement as it celebrates 20th anniversary as part of university.
Addiction Medicine Fellowship Training Award to Help Combat Opioid Crises, Assist Underserved
Sep 17, 2020
The Addiction Medicine Fellowship program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will use a $1.4 million federal grant to increase its training capacity, help combat Arizona’s opioid epidemic and increase services to rural and underserved communities across the state.
Addiction Medicine Fellowship Training Award to Help Combat Opioid Crises, Assist Underserved
Sep 16, 2020
The Addiction Medicine Fellowship program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will use a $1.4 million federal grant to increase its training capacity, help combat Arizona’s opioid epidemic and increase services to rural and underserved communities across the state.
Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union Tracks Virus Strains in State
Sep 16, 2020
Molecular clock analysis showed no widespread community distribution of the highly contagious coronavirus disease in Arizona until mid-February.
Researchers Prepare First Potential Drug Therapy for Vascular Dementia for Clinical Trials
Sep 16, 2020
Dr. Meredith Hay won a $5.7 million grant for clinical trials on a novel peptide therapy that, if successful, would be the first drug to treat vascular dementia – the second most common form of dementia.
Researchers Prepare First Potential Drug Therapy for Vascular Dementia for Clinical Trials
Sep 15, 2020
Dr. Meredith Hay won a $5.7 million grant for clinical trials on a novel peptide therapy that, if successful, would be the first drug to treat vascular dementia – the second most common form of dementia.
UArizona, County Issue Shelter-in-Place Recommendation for Students
Sep 15, 2020
UArizona President Dr. Robert C. Robbins said the university expected to see an increase in COVID-19 cases, but it has become too much, necessitating a shelter-in-place recommendation similar to what the state faced in the spring.
UArizona Cancer Center Honored with 2020 Innovator Award
Sep 14, 2020
Efforts to keep patients safe in the time of COVID-19 led to significant savings and innovation in chemotherapy delivery and earned University of Arizona Health Sciences center national recognition.