Image Researchers See Benefit to Immune System Following Infection Dec. 6, 2021 New research uncovered a way by which infections boost the production and function of naive T cells, the body's first line of defense against disease. Read at UAHS
Image Researchers to Study Long COVID as Part of NIH Collaborative Nov. 19, 2021 The NIH RECOVER Initiative aims to identify risks contributing to post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and approaches for treatment and prevention. Read at UAHS
Image Valley Fever Center for Excellence Promotes Awareness of Disease that Affects Tens of Thousands of Arizonans Nov. 19, 2021 A recent survey shows a significant number of insurance providers cover diagnostic lab tests for Valley fever, according to researchers. Read more
Image New Compound Provides Innovative Pain Relief Nov. 10, 2021 Researchers targeted a common sodium ion channel to reverse pain and saw positive results that could lead to a non-addictive solution to treat pain. Read at UAHS
Image Breast Cancer Treatment Disparities Exist Among Native Women Nov. 9, 2021 Native and Indigenous women had a higher percentage of mastectomy and a lower percentage of lumpectomy compared with white women. Read at UAHS
Image Vascular Surgeon to Study Brain Blood Flow and Alzheimer's Nov. 3, 2021 Researchers hope that finding a connection between carotid disease and Alzheimer's could provide a new pathway for preventing dementia. Read at UAHS
Image Nikolich-Zugich Named Gerontologist of the Year Nov. 2, 2021 The Arizona Geriatrics Society honored Janko Nikolich Zugich, MD, PhD, as the 2021 Gerontologist of the Year at its Annual Fall Symposium. Read at UAHS
Image Dr. Theresa Cullen Named College of Medicine - Tucson 2021 Alumni of the Year Nov. 1, 2021 Dr. Theresa Cullen Named 2021 Alumni of the Year Read more
Image College of Medicine 'Tucson Announces New Surgery Chair Oct. 26, 2021 Geoffrey Gurtner, MD, will join the College of Medicine - Tucson in January 2022 as head of the Department of Surgery. Read at UAHS
Image Study Shows Vaccine Protects Dogs Against Valley Fever Oct. 26, 2021 A team led by Valley Fever Center for Excellence researchers successfully tested a vaccine for dogs, with two doses providing high levels of protection. Read at UAHS