University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

Dr. Hendrikus L. Granzier, PhD, Awarded $1.5 million Grant to Study Role of Titin in Heart Function and Disease

The Granzier team at University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will study the role of titin during the diastolic or filling of the heart during infant development and in adults. Titin works like a molecular sized spring that recoils and causes the cardiac muscle to relax.

Hendrikus Granzier, MD, and illustration of heart

Med-Start Tucson, Early Outreach Health Career Program, Underway

Hands-on experience and college-level coursework encourage participants to pursue health-care careers; six-week residential program at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson through July 13.

14th Annual PANDA ‘Children Helping Children’ Fashion Show and Luncheon Raises $475,000 for the UA Steele Children’s Research Center

Funds will enable Steele Center researchers to expand research in autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease and celiac disease.

Dr. Sean Elliott Nominated for Distinction in Medical Student Teaching

UA College of Medicine – Tucson professor of pediatrics eligible for Alpha Omega Alpha ‘Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teaching Award.’

University of Arizona Sarver Heart Members Honored by Community Organizations

Drs. Marcus recognized for lifetime acheivement by Pima County Medical Foundation; Dr. Sethi selected as Pima County Medical Society Physician of the Year for 2012; Dr. Mackstaller received inaugural “Community Impact Award” from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tucson Alumnae Chapter

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Dr. Hendrikus L. Granzier, PhD, Awarded $1.5 million Grant to Study Role of Titin in Heart Function and Disease

The Granzier team at University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will study the role of titin during the diastolic or filling of the heart during infant development and in adults. Titin works like a molecular sized spring that recoils and causes the cardiac muscle to relax.

Med-Start Tucson, Early Outreach Health Career Program, Underway

Hands-on experience and college-level coursework encourage participants to pursue health-care careers; six-week residential program at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson through July 13.

14th Annual PANDA ‘Children Helping Children’ Fashion Show and Luncheon Raises $475,000 for the UA Steele Children’s Research Center

Funds will enable Steele Center researchers to expand research in autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease and celiac disease.

Dr. Sean Elliott Nominated for Distinction in Medical Student Teaching

UA College of Medicine – Tucson professor of pediatrics eligible for Alpha Omega Alpha ‘Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teaching Award.’

University of Arizona Sarver Heart Members Honored by Community Organizations

Drs. Marcus recognized for lifetime acheivement by Pima County Medical Foundation; Dr. Sethi selected as Pima County Medical Society Physician of the Year for 2012; Dr. Mackstaller received inaugural “Community Impact Award” from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tucson Alumnae Chapter