$3M gift funds director of cancer research at CAMI
A new commitment from the Bartlett family positions University of Arizona Health Sciences to recruit a leader for the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies ' cancer division.
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The Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies in Phoenix will include space for academic and research activities, as well as collaboration spaces to serve academic, research and community needs.
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Source: The University of Arizona: Health - May 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research
Scientists use AI to identify likely drug targets in search for Alzheimer's cure
Scientists use AI to identify likely drug targets in search for Alzheimer's cure
A team led by a University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson scientist harnesses artificial intelligence to trace the path from a healthy brain cell to one afflicted by Alzheimer ' s disease.
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Rui Chang, an associate professor of neurology, is leading a team at the College of Medicine – Tucson that uses artificial intelligence to trace the molecular path of the development of Alzheimer's disease.HealthCollege of Medicine - TucsonDeterminationE...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research
Researchers unlock new answers in quest for safer, more effective opioid therapy
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.
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New research led by John Streicher provides additional insight into one of the foundational mechanisms that supports the role of Hsp90 in pain relief, and the findings may open the door for increased effectiveness and lower dosage of opioids.
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Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 19, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research
UArizona researchers to help track deadly fungus in Arizona wastewater
Wastewater-based epidemiology ' s potential was brought to bear during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it could help public health officials get ahead of the drug-resistant fungusCandida auris.
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Beyond COVID-19, the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture has expanded its wastewater monitoring program to help its community deal with other public health concerns such as influenza; respiratory syntactical virus, known as RSV; and now the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris.
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Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: rjbrandt Source Type: research
Match Day begins countdown to medical students' careers in medicine
This article originated from versions on theUArizona Health Sciences andCollege of Medicine – Phoenix websites. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - March 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research
UArizona researchers launch the Great Arizona Tick Check
As spring blooms across much of the state, University of Arizona researchers are encouraging the public to check for ticks and contribute to an important community health effort.
Rosemary Brandt
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A male brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus. Brown dog ticks are the primary vector for Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Arizona.
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Source: The University of Arizona: Health - March 17, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: rjbrandt Source Type: research
UArizona Health Sciences post gains in Blue Ridge rankings
Increases in National Institutes of Health awards to several University of Arizona Health Sciences colleges led to a strong showing in the annual rankings.
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University of Arizona Health Sciencesspigott@arizona.edu520-539-4152TheUniversity of Arizona Health Sciences received nearly $137 million in National Institutes of Health funding in 2021-2022 and advanced in sever...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - February 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research
The key to healthier employees could be a quieter – or louder – office space
A new study suggests that too much – or too little – office noise has a negative effect on employee well-being. The sweet spot? About 50 decibels, comparable to moderate rain or birdsong.
Kyle Mittan
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Source: The University of Arizona: Health - January 31, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research
Getting a good night's sleep can potentially save a young adult's life
Getting a good night's sleep can potentially save a young adult's life
Research by sleep scientists in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson ' s Department of Psychiatry shows a correlation between poor sleep and suicide risk in college-aged adults.
Jamie Manser
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Department of Psychiatryjlmanser@email.arizona.edu520-270-3213A study led by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Me...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - January 24, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research
Cancer Center gets $1.1M gift for holistic cancer care
The gift is from the estate of Tom and Catherine Culley, longtime residents of the East Coast andworldwide travelers.
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University of Arizona Cancer Centermarkanthonyf@arizona.edu520-343-1289A $1.1 million gift will support the development of aUniversity of Arizona Cancer Centerprogram that aims to integrate traditional medicine and therapies with Western cancer treatments to improve health outcomes, build resiliency for survival and encourage patient well-being." We are interested in looking a...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - December 19, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ablue Source Type: research
NSF: UArizona again ranks among top 20 public research universities, No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics
UArizona saw an increase of more than $9 million over its fiscal year 2020 total and retained its No. 1 ranking in astronomy and astrophysics expenditures.
Nick Prevenas
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Director, Media Relations, University Communicationsnprevenas@arizona.edu520-621-2194The University of Arizona is ranked once again among the nation ' s top public research universities, with $770 million in total research activity in fis...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - December 16, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: nprevenas Source Type: research
$10.8M initiative unites engineering and health researchers to improve cancer treatments
A University of Arizona project, with funding from the state ' s New Economy Initiative, creates humanlike cancer models and growth environments to help improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Katy Smith
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David W. Hahn, the Craig M. Berge Dean of the College of Engineering, and Joann Sweasy, the Nancy C. and Craig M. Berge Endowed Chair for the Director of the University of Arizona Cancer Center
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Source: The University of Arizona: Health - December 14, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research
Astronomical images, asteroid exploration and a long-awaited art arrival: Top stories of 2022
From exploring the deepest corners of the universe to reimagining urban heat resilience, University of Arizona expertise in several disciplines generated international headlines in 2022.
Nick Prevenas
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This landscape of what looks like mountains and valleys speckled with glittering stars is actually the edge of a nearby, young, star-forming region called NGC 3324 in the Carina Nebula. Captured in infrared light by NASA's Webb Telescope, this image reveals for the first time previously invisible areas of star birth. Called the Cosmic Cliffs, it is t...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - December 6, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: nprevenas Source Type: research
UArizona Health Sciences researchers awarded $7.3M to study long COVID
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention selected the University of Arizona Health Sciences as one of five national sites that will be tracking the burden, distribution and impact of post COVID-19 conditions.
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Long COVID, also known as post-COVID-19 conditions, includes a wide range of health consequences that persist or begin more than four weeks following initial SARS-CoV-2 infection.HealthBIO5College of EngineeringCollege of Medicine - PhoenixCollege of Medicine - TucsonCollege of Public HealthCompassionDeterminationExpertsExplora...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - December 5, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research
Study aims to reduce cancer risk among firefighters
This study will help us figure out if there are ways to reduce that risk. The board is tremendously grateful for the partnership and research between the universities and firefighters to find possible solutions. "Aversion of this article originally appeared on the UArizona Health Sciences website. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - November 21, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research
