UAHS News Archive
Data Mining Collaboration Brings Researchers Together
Oct 30, 2022
Researchers at UArizona Health Sciences and the Eller College of Management are using data mining to improve medical communication and diagnoses.
Researchers Test Compassion Meditation for Breast Cancer Survivors
Oct 25, 2022
The Breast Cancer Survivors and Partners Online Research Together (SUPORT) project incorporates online contemplative meditation exercises designed to strengthen and sustain compassion while increasing emotional awareness.
New Center Leads Research to Improve Firefighter Health
Oct 18, 2022
Researchers will study firefighter occupational health risks to help inform decisions, practices and policies to improve firefighter safety and health.
Arthritis Center Awarded $3.4M to Study Knee Deterioration
Oct 17, 2022
Dr. C. Kent Kwoh will lead a study that seeks to develop methods to predict who will experience rapid knee deterioration or need knee replacements in the future.
Building a Better Lab, One Cup of Joe at a Time
Sep 26, 2022
For the College of Medicine – Phoenix’s Dr. Taben Hale, sharing the success of those she mentors comes with the territory.
RAIVEN Study Will Examine Efficacy of Flu Vaccines
Sep 12, 2022
People ages 18-64 can participate in the Randomized Assessment of Influenza Vaccine Efficacy Network study through a regional site led by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers.
By Better Predicting Asthma Risk, Preventive Treatments Could Bypass Disease Development
Sep 8, 2022
A predictive test could help parents and doctors use interventions to prevent asthma during the first two years of life.
Study Uncovers Possible Path for Improving T Cell Therapies
Sep 5, 2022
Researchers studied the evolution of the immune system to find a new way to activate T cells to fight infection and disease.
Annual Summit Showcasing Medical Advances in Drug Discovery Returns to Phoenix
Aug 31, 2022
The annual event exploring groundbreaking approaches in drug discovery is making an in-person return to Phoenix in September.
‘Feast for Your Brain’ Community Event Focuses on Healthy Aging
Aug 31, 2022
The event brings together community partners and health experts for a day of information, performances and activities in support of healthy aging.
What Older Adults Do While Sitting Affects Dementia Risk
Aug 22, 2022
Researchers explored the link between sedentary behavior and risk of dementia and found that type of activity matters when it comes to brain aging.
Aging Well with Dr. Lisa O’Neill
Aug 21, 2022
The UArizona Center on Aging associate director does her best to add value to appreciation of older adults, their caregivers and careers supporting them.
R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy Ranked No. 5 by AACP
Aug 15, 2022
More than $20 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health bolsters R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy’s rise to No. 5.
Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences Construction Underway
Aug 10, 2022
A new location will give investigators access to state-of-the-art technology to conduct sleep and circadian rhythm research.
UArizona Cancer Center Receives Highest NCI Designation as Comprehensive Cancer Center
Aug 8, 2022
The UArizona Cancer Center conducts novel research focused on developing new and better approaches to preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer.
Artist + Researcher Project = Success
Aug 7, 2022
A new initiative of the Art in Medicine program at the College of Medicine – Phoenix pairs scientists with artists to create visual depictions of research.
Put Down the Phone, Catch Better Zzzzs with Michael Grandner
Aug 3, 2022
Whether tweeting, podcasting or lecturing about sleep, insomnia and related disorders, the behavioral scientist sees success in a good night’s rest.
Researchers Develop New Treatments for Neurological Disease
Jul 31, 2022
The University of Arizona has licensed the new class of drugs designed to penetrate the blood-brain barrier to startup Teleport Pharmaceuticals.
Research Informs Classification of Firefighting as Carcinogenic
Jul 19, 2022
A long-time partnership between the Tucson Fire Department and researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences provided evidence that occupational exposure as a firefighter causes cancer.
AZ HEROES Study Receives $22M to Continue COVID-19 Research
Jul 12, 2022
CDC funding will allow research on COVID-19 immunity and vaccine effectiveness to continue as new variants emerge.