Image Move Arizona Health Sciences photo scavenger hunt Tuesday Grab your phone, a few friends and get moving to decipher these 14 clues to hidden treasures on the U of A Health Sciences’ Tucson campus north of Speedway Boulevard — part of Life & Work Connections’ effort to promote exercise among faculty and staff. Learn more
Image 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. Read more
Image Holly Beach, MD, honored by athletic trainer group Feb. 20, 2026 Dr. Beach received the Dr. Javier Cardenas Special Recognition Award for Physicians, presented by the Arizona Athletic Trainers’ Association. Read more
Image Metabolic health focus of latest SOAR in DOM Forum Feb. 18, 2026 Twenty vignettes and 18 posters made for an exciting evening, including a welcome from the new Endocrinology chief and SW CACTI partners at the University of New Mexico joining a first cross-campus collaboration on hormonal and metabolic health research. Read more
Image Christina C. Bell Andrews to serve as national leadership fellow Feb. 16, 2026 Wassaja Center’s Andrews will serve an 18-month term as part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creative Leadership as an advocate for women and children. Read more
Image Sleep Research Symposium more than keeps them awake at U of A Feb. 16, 2026 With two keynote speakers, a roundtable with PCORI’s Lora Reineck, PhD, and nine University of Arizona centers and programs, panel discussions, data blitzes, two awards and more, the new event proved popular for all. See video & mini-photo gallery. Read more
Image Twelve with DOM among college faculty to receive 66 teaching honors March 10 Feb. 13, 2026 It’s all about celebrating “outstanding educators,” says College of Medicine – Tucson’s AMES chapter chair Indu Partha, MD, an internist on faculty in the Department of Medicine’s Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine. Read more
Image DOM clinicians make up third of Tucson Banner Health Heroes in 2025 Feb. 12, 2026 Of 66 tributes on behalf of Tucson clinicians in 2025, 22 were for Department of Medicine-affiliated clinicians. The Pulmonary, Cardiology and Hem-Onc divisions led the DOM. Tucson clinicians made up 30% of all nominees across the Banner Health system. Read more
Image 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. Read more
Image Tucson Gem & Mineral Show visitors cautioned to be wary of Valley fever Feb. 11, 2026 With 100,000+ visitors expected for the 71st annual event, the Valley Fever Center for Excellence will distribute 1,200 flyers to alert them to dangers of the fungal respiratory illness caused by inhaled spores found in soils of the U.S. Southwest. The Center also celebrates its 30th anniversary Feb. 16. Read more