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One Small Molecule, Potential Giant Step to Improve Cognitive Function

A $6.1 million study led by Dr. Kathleen Rodgers at the UArizona Health Sciences Center for Innovation in Brain Science will test novel small molecules to improve the lives of Alzheimer’s patients.


Precautions in Place as UArizona Student-Athletes Return to Campus

Under the watchful eyes of medical professionals and strength and conditioning coaches, the Arizona Wildcats football team began voluntary summer workouts this week.


UArizona Testing App to Alert Students, Employees Exposed to COVID-19

COVID Watch sends exposure alerts without having to collect any personally identifying information from users, protecting their anonymity.


Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton Among New Regents Professors Named at UArizona

Roberta Diaz Brinton, PhD, director, University of Arizona Center for Innovation in Brain Science, was among five new Regents Professors announced by the Arizona Board of Regents.


UArizona Climbs to 39th in Top 100 Universities Worldwide with U.S. Utility Patents

The University of Arizona ranks No. 39 among the top 100 universities globally with the most U.S. patents granted for inventions in 2019 – with the Health Sciences making up a large part of that.


UArizona Earns Strong Marks in Two International Rankings

The University of Arizona was named one of the top 30 public universities in the United States by the Center for World University Rankings and QS.


UArizona Researchers Assess Mental Health Impact of Insomnia, Loneliness and COVID-19

A team of University of Arizona researchers says loneliness and insomnia triggered by fears of COVID-19 may be driving an increase in thoughts of suicide.


UArizona Researcher Awarded $3.4M to Develop Personalized Treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment

A National Institutes of Health grant will support the development of a novel therapy that can enhance memory function and improve brain connectivity.


UArizona Experts Available to Comment on Coronavirus and Influenza

The University of Arizona Health Sciences has a number of news sources/health experts available at university campuses in Tucson and Phoenix for media interviews regarding the coronavirus outbreak.


UArizona Names Surgeon General Carmona to Lead Campus Reentry Plan

University of Arizona president, Dr. Robert Robbins announced in April his plans to resume in-person classes Aug. 24, bringing back 45,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff for fall 2020.


UArizona Pharmacy Researcher Identifies Compounds That May Lead to Potential Treatments for COVID-19

Findings on compounds blocking SARS-COV-2 viral replication may offer a starting point for further development of treatments to address the ongoing, devastating novel coronavirus pandemic.


UArizona Physician, Med Student Biking across Midwest on Health Care ‘Listening Tour’ in Age of COVID-19

Dr. Paul Gordon embarks on a multi-state bicycle “listening tour” to hear what people in rural areas think about the U.S. health care system amid the COVID-19 pandemic.


UArizona Researchers Investigate How COVID-19 Impacts the Brain

COVID-19’s impact on the respiratory system is well-documented, but what does it do to the brain? University of Arizona researchers hope to answer that question by studying people who had the disease.


UArizona, Tufts Professors Presented with Innovation Awards by Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

Both the University of Arizona’s Dr. Noshene Ranjbar and Tufts University’s Dr. Andrea Gordon are recognized for their work in promoting Integrative Medicine in Residency Programs.


$2.8M Study to Develop Family-Based Intervention Program for Chronic Disease Prevention among American Indian Youth

NIH-funded $2.8 million study seeks to develop, test culturally relevant, community-led intervention that supports American Indian youth in achieving healthy lifestyle choices to reduce health risks.


UArizona Psychiatrists Combat Depression, Suicide Spike during COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19’s effects have extended beyond health and economic crises to a mental health one, resulting in more suicides. UArizona Psychiatry professors offer explanations and resources to help.


UArizona, State of Arizona to Expand COVID-19 Antibody Testing Statewide

The University of Arizona – State of Arizona antibody testing initiative will include 31 sites across the state as it expands to all 15 counties.


UArizona Public Health Video Offers Tips for Teens Coping with Social Isolation

Coping with social isolation in the wake of COVID-19 can be especially difficult for teens, so UArizona public health experts created a video filled with tips to help teens through this unprecedented time.


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