The future physician-scientists enrolled in this dual-degree program envision careers in which they treat patients in the clinic and innovate in the lab.

Increased dust in the air could pose greater risk of infection. “While many people infected may not require medical treatment, it can wreak havoc for those with compromised immune systems or pre-existing conditions,” said John Galgiani, MD.

Dr. Silverman is an internationally respected authority in innate immune responses with extensive experience in science education, research administration and team building, and academic leadership.

Dr. Singer is a nationally recognized leader in rheumatology with extensive experience in clinical care, research and academic leadership.

You’ve sneezed, coughed and felt ill for weeks. You assume it’s allergies, a cold or flu. But what if the real cause is something most outside the Southwest have never heard of — Valley fever? John Galgiani, MD, offers a primer on the fungal disease.

Three national honors affirm Banner’s standing as one of the country’s top health systems for clinical quality and patient care. Recognitions from Healthgrades, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report include Banner – UMC Tucson and South.

U.S. News & World Report recognizes the hospital for the fourth consecutive year. Nine procedures and conditions also rated as high-performing included abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, colon cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia care, hip fracture, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, pneumonia, and prostate cancer surgery.

Whether she’s investigating if your pooch can chip away at your zzz’s or how chronic insomnia is best addressed, Dr. Salma Patel always keeps patients at the top of her mind.

Dr. M. Maya Kaelberer’s work was recently recognized by a Pew Biomedical Scholar award, which supports outside-the-box research by early-career scientists.

Hiyun Lee knew she wanted to combine STEM, community service and leadership — and was accepted into an accelerated program that reserves a seat in medical school for incoming undergraduate students.