Researchers in the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Surgery are uncovering new insights into how mechanical strain on cells affects healin

A new study seeks to prevent nonmelanoma skin cancers, reducing the need for invasive treatments such as surgery or chemotherapy.

Department Chair of Surgery Geoffrey Gurtner, MD, is developing smart bandages that continuously monitor wounds to predict and treat infections early.

A physiology researcher believes a better understanding of the gut-brain connection can help explain dietary choices and lead to strategies for altering food preferences.

A research team led by the Division of Endocrinology’s Jennifer Stern, PhD, found that, even without calorie restriction, treatment with this hormone produced by the pancreas may induce similar metabolic benefits — potentially slowing aging and extending lifespans.

Professor of Urology Dan Theodorescu, MD, PhD, plans to study loss of Y chromosome biology and investigate potential therapies for bladder and other cancers.

Patients with high-impact chronic pain had eosinophilia at a higher rate than the general population, according to a new University of Arizona study.

Jennifer Barton, PhD, is spearheading an effort to diagnose ovarian cancer earlier and give high-risk patients a new option.

Researchers from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery showed how a drug that boosts red blood cells in people with anemia can help quicken the pace of healing nerve injuries in mice.

The CTSA grant, the largest infrastructure and training award from the NIH, supports the translation of research discoveries into improved patient care.