Study identifies potential new drug for Parkinson’s-related cognitive decline, dementia Nov. 19, 2024 Parkinson’s disease causes difficulty in movement and balance, but its cognitive symptoms receive less attention and have no good treatments. A College of Medicine – Tucson team hopes to change that. Read more Image
Viruses, cancer, and the road to research independence Nov. 1, 2024 Rob Jackson, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Immunobiology, secured a pivotal National Institutes of Health grant to establish his career in virology and oral cancer. Read more Image
Can magnetic pulses aimed at the brain treat insomnia? Oct. 31, 2024 Researchers in the Department of Psychiatry will use a $3M grant from the Department of Defense to examine a noninvasive, drug-free treatment for sleep disorders. Read more Image
Researchers using $3.3M NCI grant to develop more accurate, comfortable breast cancer screening technology Oct. 21, 2024 College of Medicine – Tucson researchers are leading a team that will test noncompression CT technology, which has the potential to detect more breast cancers while increasing comfort and decreasing radiation exposure. Read more Image
College of Medicine – Tucson, Banner – University Medicine welcome new chair of neurology Oct. 15, 2024 Dr. Dedrick Jordan, formerly of Louisiana State University, will take the helm of the College of Medicine – Tucson Department of Neurology on Nov. 5. Read more Image
Pediatric autoimmune diseases: Finding hope in research Oct. 3, 2024 Department of Pediatrics researchers are working to enhance prevention and treatment options for autoimmune diseases, which can be hard to diagnose and treat. Read more Image
Leading the charge to discover answers in immunology Sept. 26, 2024 Dr. Deepta Bhattacharya is shepherding a new era in immunology research as the inaugural executive director of the U of A Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies. Read more Image
Making a commitment to connect people through technology Sept. 19, 2024 Dr. Justin Starren is a medical doctor turned data scientist who has been building bridges between people, computer systems and organizations for 30 years. Read more Image
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
Fellowship helps a physician find her passion for treating chronic pain patients Aug. 22, 2024 Dr. Annie Lee, a recent graduate of the Pain Fellowship program, enjoys connecting with her patients and helping them manage their pain without opioids. Read more Image