UAHS News Archive
Preventing Heart Disease Among Hispanic Diabetes Patients in Arizona, Focus of UA Research
Nov 6, 2017
Reducing cardiovascular disease and complications among Hispanic diabetes patients in Arizona is the focus of a new research project for Tomas Nuño, PhD, assistant professor of public health practice and translational research at the UA Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health – Phoenix and the Department of Emergency Medicine at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson
National Cancer Institute Grant Will Support UA Cancer Center Researchers Investigating Lung Cancer Stigma
Nov 3, 2017
Lung cancer patients are more likely to experience depression, lower quality of life and reduced engagement in care. A UA Cancer Center team will test the effectiveness of a contextual cognitive-behavioral treatment in promoting coping tools to lung cancer patients.
UA Startup Regulonix Licenses Non-opioid Pain Drug Candidates that are More Effective than Morphine and Non-Addictive
Oct 31, 2017
UA researchers have invented a new class of non-opioid compounds to treat pain and arm physicians with a viable alternative and have licensed the compounds to the startup Regulonix.
UA Lab Seeks 'Holy Grail of Gerontology'
Oct 24, 2017
What if you could experience full health until the very end of your life? UA researchers, led by Dr. Janko Nikolich-Zugich, think long-lasting immunity from disease might be possible — if the thymus and the T-cells it produces to fight infection can be brought back to work efficiently.
UA Snakebite Treatment Makes Major Advance
Oct 9, 2017
Giving hope that his treatment may work in humans, Vance G. Nielsen, MD, of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, has published results showing his carbon monoxide-iron-based therapy can inhibit snake venom’s effects for up to an hour in animals. The treatment eventually could be delivered with a device similar to an EpiPen autoinjector and stocked on ambulances and in first-aid kits.
Researchers Study Biology of Octopuses to Develop Autonomous Robots
Oct 3, 2017
Dr. Rebecca Fisher will examine octopuses to inspire the design of a soft-armed robot.
Researchers Receive DOD Grant to Study Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia
Oct 3, 2017
Physician-scientist research team awarded $1.3 million grant to study long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury
UA Cancer Center Team Identifies a Switch that May Help Target Dormant Cancer Cells
Sep 26, 2017
Cells can enter a dormant state called quiescence, and dormant cancer cells are resistant to chemotherapy and other treatments. A team led by UA Cancer Center researcher Guang Yao, PhD, has identified ways to regulate cell dormancy and “wake” these cells from their “slumber” to make them susceptible to cancer treatments.
UA’s Felicia Goodrum Named to the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Inaugural Class of Innovation Fund Investigators
Sep 20, 2017
With the new funding, Dr. Goodrum is building an interdisciplinary research team to advance understanding of how viruses lie dormant to cause persistent infections.
New Research Evaluates Depression Treatment among Individuals with Dementia and Depression
Sep 18, 2017
Led by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, the study aims to better understand and improve depression treatment among older individuals with dementia.
UA’s Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton Awarded the Prestigious 2017 Melvin R. Goodes Prize for Excellence in Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery
Sep 14, 2017
Dr. Brinton, who has pioneered a promising therapy for brain cell regeneration in Alzheimer’s patients, is being recognized for her efforts to develop treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Non-Psychotropic Cannabinoids Show Promise for Pain Relief
Sep 5, 2017
The UA's Todd Vanderah and his colleagues have been studying the class of chemical compounds, which may help people find pain relief brought about by metastatic breast cancer.
National Institutes of Health Awards $4.8 Million to UA Valley Fever Center for Excellence to Develop Vaccine
Aug 24, 2017
The center will use the money to accelerate development of a Valley fever vaccine for dogs that one day may lead to a successful human vaccine. A California-based biotech company and Colorado State University have joined the center in the effort.
UA Study Finds Energy-Dense Foods May Increase Cancer Risk Among Women of Normal Weight
Aug 17, 2017
A new study led by Cynthia Thomson, PhD, RD, professor of health promotion sciences at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, reveals a link between processed foods and cancer risk in women who are not overweight.
Tech Blog: Peptides Developed at UA College of Medicine - Tucson Prove Promising in Treatment of Asthma
Jul 28, 2017
Listen to the second episode of our podcast, Invented Arizona, where we interview Monica Kraft, MD and Julie Ledford, Ph.D. about this asthma treatment.
UA Mobile App Tracks Zika Virus For Summer Travelers
Jul 25, 2017
Now available in Spanish, Kidenga is the free smartphone app that allows users to report symptoms of illness and mosquito activity. The app was created by researchers at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health to detect outbreaks of Zika, dengue and chikungunya.
UA Researchers to Study Protein’s Role in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Colon Cancer
Jul 19, 2017
With a five-year, $1.9 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, researchers at the UA Steele Children's Research Center are seeking a better understanding of the NHE8 protein's role in the development of inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer, and its contribution to the stability of the gut microbiome – the community of bacteria that inhabit the intestines and influence the immune system.
UA Scientist's Research May Lead to Treatment for Hot Flashes
Jul 17, 2017
Dr. Naomi Rance's basic scientific findings on estrogen may end up offering relief to millions of women.
Study Finds Molecular Explanation for Struggles of Obese Asthmatics
Jul 17, 2017
More so than others, obese asthma patients struggle with control of their disease — and symptoms that worsen with time. A team of researchers found an explanation and has begun developing a therapy to address it.
Arizona Elks Major Projects Donate $125,000 to the UA Steele Children’s Research Center
Jun 14, 2017
Arizona Elks lodges across Arizona have raised funds for the Steele Center for the past 25 years, donating nearly $6.6 million since 1992.