Alumni
Message from the Board of Directors
It is with great enthusiasm and because of my strong belief in paying it forward that I am serving as president of the University of Arizona College of Medicine Alumni Board. As I reflect upon my experiences as a medical student, resident, and physician, I have great appreciation for the strong educational foundation I received from The University of Arizona College of Medicine. It has played an integral part in my success as a physician.
Warm regards,
Janet Vargas, MD
Alumni Board President
Alumni News
From Innovation to Realization: A ‘Liquid Biopsy’ for the Cancer-Detection Toolkit
Mark A. Nelson, PhD (right), works with research scientist Marc Oshiro, PhD, who performs DNA amplification in a Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute laboratory. When Mark A. Nelson, PhD, came to the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson in 1993, he was just launching his career. Now, he’s launching a startup. He says his life’s work...
Remembering John ‘Jack’ Boyer, MD, Founding Faculty Member
On February 15, 2023, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson lost a founding member of its faculty, noted geriatrician John Thomas “Jack” Boyer, MD. Dr. Boyer, 93, died peacefully at home following a slow decline over many years. “Sliding into dementia was a surprise,” he wrote. “That I was bright enough to know it was both...
MedCat Alum Named Assistant Dean
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine Josie Acuña, MD ('13), has accepted the position of assistant dean for clinical competency in the Curricular Affairs Office at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. She steps into this role effective February 6. In her new role, Dr. Acuña will be overseeing the clinical education portion...