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Meet the 2021/2022 Cohort!
We are so pleased to introduce the AZ-PRIDE Class of 2022. This class is small but mighty and we can't wait to see what they do! They are working on their Small Research Project and will present updates at the PRIDE Annual Meeting in April. #azairepride
Now Accepting Applications for the 2022/2023 Cohort
Are you interested in a dynamic year-long program that offers career advancement opportunities? The AZ-AiRE program in conjunction with the National Institute of Health is looking for qualified candidates for the 2022/2023 cohort.
AZ AiRE PRIDE Cohort 7 Partipant Publications
A big congratulations to Dr. Maria Coutinho (AiRE Cohort 7), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Department of Pediatrics, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Research Staff Psychologist at Hasbro Children’s Hospital on her most recent publications.
Honors Accumulate for Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington's Professor Arthur Owora
AZ-AiRE PRIDE Cohort 9 participant Dr. Arthur Owora approved Friday Dr. Owora's appointment, assistant professor in the Indiana School of Public Health-Bloomington (IUSPH-B), to the position of Gallahue Family Professor in Child Development.
UArizona Health Sciences Faculty Elected Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors
Drs. Meredith Hay and May Khanna are being recognized by the National Academy of Inventors for their dedication to advancing research technologies.
UArizona Health Sciences Excels in Latest Blue Ridge Rankings on NIH Funding
Increases in total National Institutes of Health funding have led to higher rankings for several colleges and departments.
Harmful Alcohol Use Rising During Pandemic, UArizona Health Sciences Researchers Say
A study led by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry found hazardous alcohol use increased monthly for those under stay-at-home orders.
Media Advisory: UArizona Health Sciences Experts To Speak About Careers in Cardiology
Hosted by Arizona SciTech Institute, the free virtual event is open to middle and high school students, families, educators, and the general public.
Arizona Economic Burden of Valley Fever Totals $736 Million
Expenses for the fungal disease endemic to the Southwest can skyrocket for people whose diagnosis is delayed, leading to more serious infection or death.
People and Programs on the Move at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Among news items: Dr. Monica Kraft wins Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellowship, and Drs. Sairam Parthasarathy and Michael Grandner sleep studies rated tops for 2020.
Statewide Antibody Testing Initiative Reaches Milestone, Expects Vaccine-Related Increase in Registrations
The antibody test developed at the UArizona Health Sciences can be used to confirm a positive antibody response after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
People and Programs on the Move at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson
AIDS women’s health award to Dr. Liz Connick; Liver Institute wins CDC designation; Dr. Julie Bauman co-chairs cancer prevention committee.
Implementing Rapid Care Guidelines for Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Dramatically Improves Survival
An evaluation of emergency medicine guidelines showed proper care on the scene of a brain injury is critical to survival and ongoing brain health.
COVID-19 Dominates Top 10 UArizona Health Sciences News Stories of 2020
Antibody tests, groundbreaking research and community outreach are a few of the ways the University of Arizona Health Sciences met the test of a pandemic.
Partnership With Phoenix VA Launches Innovative Research Space at College of Medicine – Phoenix
The Phoenix VA Health Care System Research Space will advance medical discoveries, new technologies and clinical care on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus.
Researchers Awarded $8M Grant to Study Depression, Cardiovascular Disease
A research collaboration will examine why women are twice as likely as men to experience depression and heart disease simultaneously.
Building Bridges with Indigenous Communities: Stamets Gift Funds New Scholarship for Fellowship in Integrative Medicine
People with training in local and indigenous healing traditions or working in underserved communities can benefit from the new award.
Genetically Engineered T Cells Could Lead to Therapies for Autoimmune Diseases
UArizona Health Sciences immunobiologists have created a five-module chimeric antigen receptor T cell that is showing early potential to fight Type 1 diabetes.