Saving Ramon Sept. 13, 2024 With 10 weeks still to go before his birth, tiny Ramon took a short journey on the frontiers of fetal medicine. The procedure made history, and — more importantly — it worked. Read more Image
College of Medicine – Tucson gains new head of Cellular and Molecular Medicine Aug. 19, 2024 Sakthivel Sadayappan, PhD, MBA, is the new head of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine and associate director of basic science at the Sarver Heart Center. Read more Image
Circadian rhythm disruption linked to lung inflammation Aug. 15, 2024 Researchers are studying the effects of circadian rhythm disruption on the lungs. Read more Image
For researcher, fight against cancer is personal Aug. 12, 2024 Facing the disease himself and in his brothers led Dr. Curtis Thorne to search for a cure. Read more Image
Dr. Julie Pilitsis to serve as president of neurosurgery society Aug. 12, 2024 Julie G. Pilitsis, MD, PhD, MBA, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, has been elected president of the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. Read more Image
Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone Aug. 6, 2024 A human Valley fever vaccine candidate will proceed toward Phase 1 clinical trials thanks to a major investment from the National Institutes of Health. Read more Image
New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID Aug. 2, 2024 A new review published in The Lancet highlights the global scale and impact of long COVID, explains biological mechanisms behind the condition and suggests priority areas for future research. Read more Image
Study finds large gaps in mental health care for people with chronic pain July 29, 2024 Millions of people with chronic pain fall into gaps in the mental health care system when it comes to treating symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to new research. Read more Image
‘The power behind women leaders’: Inaugural SSWIMS fellows celebrate success July 26, 2024 A fellowship for women in medicine and science supported projects that are improving education, research and patient care — and preparing participants for leadership. Read more Image
College of Medicine – Tucson advances in U.S. News Best Medical Schools rankings July 23, 2024 The college was recognized for its strength in diversity and its graduates, who are filling a national need for physicians in rural and health professional shortage areas. Read more Image