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March 13, 2026

Future physicians celebrate milestone on Match Day

MD/PhD student Ateh Zinkeng, PSM, Assistant Professor of Immunobiology Justin Wilson, PhD, and Associate Professor of Immunobiology Michael D. L. Johnson, PhD

Feb. 12, 2026

From loops to labs: How a bike group spurred a scientific collaboration

Jan. 22, 2026

‘Trojan horse’ may deliver toxic dose of copper to bacterial colonies, including drug-resistant MRSA infections

Nov. 25, 2025

A type of immune cell could hold a key to preventing scar tissue buildup in wounds

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Research

Bear Down 100: Reinventing heart care

March 6, 2026

With the 100th anniversary of its “Bear Down” motto, the University of Arizona is looking back at remarkable moments in its history, including the Division of Cardiology and Sarver Heart Center roles in revolutionizing CPR and creating an artificial heart.

From loops to labs: How a bike group spurred a scientific collaboration

Feb. 12, 2026

The ‘Costco 100’ brought scientists and fellow travelers together for a fun fall ride that sparked more than just conversation. Organizers hope to make it an annual tradition.

‘Trojan horse’ may deliver toxic dose of copper to bacterial colonies, including drug-resistant MRSA infections

Jan. 22, 2026

A team led by Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson is developing a compound that can smuggle an antimicrobial drug through bacteria’s defensive shields.

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Education

Future physicians celebrate milestone on Match Day

March 13, 2026

Next week, more than 100 medical students from the College of Medicine – Tucson will learn where they will pursue the next phase of their medical training.

Incoming medical student Malcolm Turman and Talal Moukabary, MD.

Students in College of Medicine – Tucson’s Class of 2029 receive white coats

July 30, 2025

Photo Gallery: We welcomed the Class of 2029 during our annual white coat ceremony July 25 at Centennial Hall.

White Coat Ceremony marks first step for next generation of physicians

July 22, 2025

This week, 120 students will take part in the annual White Coat Ceremony that serves as a welcome for the Class of 2029, presenting them with their first physician’s white coats.

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Patient Care

[From left starting at top, the husband of the donor, Ramesh Batra, MD, Robert Harland, MD, Venkatesh Ariyamuthu, MD, Hasan Al Karakeh, MD, transplant coordinator Betsy Baxter, RN, and the donor and recipient who, in this case, are sisters Paula Haywood and Clarissa Shosie. Shosie, age 34, was diagnosed with lupus as a teenager. As Shosie’s kidney function declined, her sister said she applied to be evaluated as a direct living donor because she didn’t want the family to lose anyone else to lupus.]

University of Arizona Department of Surgery faculty perform first robotic-assisted, living donor kidney removal in Tucson

March 13, 2026

Abdominal transplant faculty from the Department of Surgery have successfully completed Tucson’s first robotic-assisted living donor nephrectomy at Banner – University Medicine Tucson.

Marta Ann Crispens named chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Feb. 27, 2026

A nationally respected gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Crispens has dedicated her career to advancing clinical care, clinical trials and mentorship in women’s cancer.

Lisa J. Chamberlain named chair of pediatrics and director of Steele Children’s Research Center

Feb. 2, 2026

A nationally recognized pediatrician and health equity leader, Dr. Chamberlain joins the college on March 1.

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From loops to labs: How a bike group spurred a scientific collaboration

‘Trojan horse’ may deliver toxic dose of copper to bacterial colonies, including drug-resistant MRSA infections

A type of immune cell could hold a key to preventing scar tissue buildup in wounds

Research

Bear Down 100: Reinventing heart care

From loops to labs: How a bike group spurred a scientific collaboration

‘Trojan horse’ may deliver toxic dose of copper to bacterial colonies, including drug-resistant MRSA infections

Education

Future physicians celebrate milestone on Match Day

Students in College of Medicine – Tucson’s Class of 2029 receive white coats

White Coat Ceremony marks first step for next generation of physicians

Patient Care

University of Arizona Department of Surgery faculty perform first robotic-assisted, living donor kidney removal in Tucson

Marta Ann Crispens named chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Lisa J. Chamberlain named chair of pediatrics and director of Steele Children’s Research Center

Accomplishments and Accolades

Mindy J. Fain, MD, named director of the University of Arizona Center on Aging

Holly Beach, MD, honored by athletic trainer group

Faces of College of Medicine – Tucson

From ‘army brat’ to ID chief, Rajat Madan, MD, PhD, takes on superbugs at U of A

Revolutionizing wound care with AI