Image Drs. Srikar and Drummond represent the Department of Emergency Medicine on the new University of Arizona Big Idea Challenge Oct. 10, 2025 This past summer, the Department of Emergency Medicine’s Srikar Adhikari, MD, MS, and Brian Drummond, MD, were the only researchers from the College of Medicine – Tucson on study teams that received one of the University of Arizona’s inaugural Big Idea Challenge grants. Read more
Image Researchers find potential link between chronic pain, immune condition Oct. 9, 2025 Patients with high-impact chronic pain had eosinophilia at a higher rate than the general population, according to a new University of Arizona study. Read more
Image New imaging tech promises to help doctors better diagnose and treat skin cancers Oct. 6, 2025 A research team will receive nearly $2.7 million from the NIH’s Common Fund Venture Program to advance next-generation imaging technologies that allow deeper, clearer views inside the body without the need for invasive procedures. Read more
Image Falloposcope cancer screening tool testing advances to next steps Oct. 2, 2025 Jennifer Barton, PhD, is spearheading an effort to diagnose ovarian cancer earlier and give high-risk patients a new option. Read more
Image Powerlifter at Dawn, Doctor by Day: Dr. Julia Indik’s Unlikely Double Life Sept. 29, 2025 Booted from the Pivirotto Wellness Center when that hospital space was repurposed, the U of A electrophysiologist in the Division of Cardiology found a home at Tucson Strength Gym. Now, she’s earning medals and hopes to compete at USPA Nationals. Read more
Image Anemia drug could have new life in treating nerve injuries Sept. 26, 2025 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. Read more
Image U of A Cancer Center expands statewide clinical trials access with NCI grant Sept. 23, 2025 A $575,000 National Cancer Institute grant will allow the center’s Arizona Clinical Trials Network to expand partnerships with medical facilities statewide to allow more patients to get access to cancer prevention screenings and cutting-edge treatments. Read more
Image Agnes Attakai receives inaugural Skoden UA award Sept. 22, 2025 The award from the Native American Faculty and Staff Association honors those who have provided outstanding support to the community and Native American students. Read more
Image U of A and UNM win joint $43.6M NIH award to help turn clinical research into practical medicine Sept. 19, 2025 The CTSA grant, the largest infrastructure and training award from the NIH, supports the translation of research discoveries into improved patient care. Read more
Image Athletes team up with the Valley Fever Center for Excellence Sept. 9, 2025 Athletes show us that everyone is susceptible to Valley fever, caused by a fungus that lurks in the dirt of the U.S. Southwest. But they also show us that knowledge is power, and that early diagnosis can make a difference. Read more