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At the University of Arizona Health Sciences we are building a healthier Arizona with research, education, health care and service.
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The state's only academic health sciences center, The University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) is based on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson and maintains a growing presence on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus in downtown Phoenix. UAHS encompasses the Colleges of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix, the College of Nursing, the College of Pharmacy, the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of

Public Health and numerous centers and institutes for specialized research and patient care (such as the UArizona Cancer Center and the Sarver Heart Center).

07/25/2025

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix welcomed the Class of 2029 during its annual White Coat Ceremony on July 18 at Phoenix Symphony Hall. Chosen from nearly 6,000 applicants, 130 students took their first steps into medicine, symbolized by the white coat, a sign of their commitment to advocacy, professionalism and patient-centered care. More photos: https://bit.ly/46r7jd5

07/23/2025

New research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences found that dry contaminants – a nearly invisible layer of salt, for example – can reduce floor friction by as much as 28%, making surfaces significantly more slippery than safety standards allow. While “slippery when wet” signs are common, this study, published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences, showed that dry materials can pose an equal or even greater risk than liquid spills.

Slip resistance testing provides important data for those making safety decisions and investigating accidents. More: https://bit.ly/4o5Dg0H

07/22/2025

The University of Arizona Health Sciences received a $10.4 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute - PCORI, to evaluate a new precision medicine approach for treating obstructive sleep apnea in individuals with Down syndrome.

This nationwide study is led by led by Daniel Combs, MD, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, and Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, director of the U of A Health Sciences Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research and professor and chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, in collaboration with LuMind IDSC Foundation. It will compare various treatments tailored to each participant’s unique health characteristics, with the goal of improving quality of life, behavior and cognitive outcomes for people with Down syndrome. More: https://bit.ly/3GGngl8

07/16/2025

Researchers are using AI to analyze smartphone data and detect behavioral changes that could lead to timely mental health interventions and treatment. Hannah Vu, a graduate student in the University of Arizona Zuckerman College of Public Health, is working with Eungjoo Lee, PhD, an assistant professor in the University of Arizona Electrical and Computer Engineering. The team is collecting active and passive data, including GPS location, screen usage and movement, to identify subtle shifts in behavior that may indicate a decline in mental health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40oJOgV

07/15/2025

A new study led by the University of Arizona Health Sciences looked at the connection between micronutrient deficiencies and chronic pain. Using a large-scale, precision medicine approach, researchers found that low levels of certain vitamins and minerals, including D, B12, folate, and magnesium, were more common in individuals with severe chronic pain.

The research, published in Pain Practice, could inform personalized nutritional strategies to help manage chronic pain. More: https://bit.ly/4eSER5Z

07/14/2025

Physiology is being transformed at the University of Arizona Health Sciences. Mingyu Liang, MB, PhD, chair of the Department of Physiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Cosden professor, is leading the Molecular Systems Medicine Initiative.

Liang is advocating for a holistic, innovative approach to one of the oldest biological sciences. Through the initiative, the renowned scientist has brought together different labs and disciplines with the idea of creating a vision that humans aren’t just a collection of isolated organs but interconnected molecular systems.
More: https://bit.ly/4lQTp8n

07/11/2025

A new study by the University of Arizona Health Sciences has found a potential link between toxic metals in breast milk and impaired infant growth in rural Guatemala. University of Arizona Zuckerman College of Public Health researchers say environmental pollution, including contaminated water, may contribute to the country’s high rate of infant stunting. These findings could lead to new strategies for protecting maternal and child health in Guatemala and other countries around the world. More: https://bit.ly/4lIOXIM

07/10/2025

Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences say that reduced exposure to bacteria may prevent a child’s immune system from developing properly, increasing the risk of asthma.

Paloma Beamer, PhD, a mother, professor and associate dean at the University of Arizona Zuckerman College of Public Health, knew her son Javier was at risk for developing asthma due to a family history. She enrolled him in the Oral Bacterial Extract (ORBEX) study, hoping his participation would help prevent asthma in children like him.

The study, conducted through the U of A Health Sciences Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center, is testing Broncho-Vaxom®, an oral bacterial extract that may strengthen the immune system by mimicking early exposure to common respiratory germs. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nM9vlC

07/03/2025

Fariba Donovan, MD, PhD, may not watch The Last of Us, but she’s living her own real-life version of the fungal threat, minus the zombies. As a researcher and physician at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Valley Fever Center for Excellence, Donovan is on the front lines battling Valley fever, a serious and often-overlooked disease caused by a soil-dwelling fungus. From pushing for faster diagnoses to helping develop better treatments and even a potential vaccine, her work is helping patients get the care they need. https://bit.ly/3GpdROC

07/02/2025

Annemarie Medina, director of corporate and community relations for the U of A Health Sciences, is often seen around Health Sciences Innovation Building. She guides eager schoolchildren through the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center and welcomes future Wildcats and their families to explore facilities like University of Arizona BIO5 Institute and the Coit Museum of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Through these tours, she helps sparks curiosity and inspires the next generation to discover all that Health Sciences has to offer. More photos: https://bit.ly/3ZYH3Tc

07/01/2025

A new study suggests that older adults may be more likely to fall during slips due to slower arm movements. University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers found that faster arm reactions helped prevent sideways falls that can result in hip fractures. Strengthening arm muscles may offer a new approach to physical therapy and fall prevention. More: https://bit.ly/4ly7p6T

06/27/2025

The University of Arizona Zuckerman College of Public Health hosted its inaugural Public Health & AI Summer School on June 9-12. The program focused on the role of artificial intelligence in public health and how it can be applied to improve outcomes.

The training supports the College's new AI for Public Health Initiative, which includes expanded coursework and research opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.

More: https://bit.ly/3I1xTiJ

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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The state's only academic health sciences center, The University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) is based on the campus of the University of Arizona (UA) in Tucson and maintains a growing presence on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus in downtown Phoenix. UAHS encompasses the UA Colleges of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix, the UA College of Nursing, the UA College of Pharmacy, the UA Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and numerous centers and institutes for specialized research and patient care (such as the UA Cancer Center, UA Steele Center and the UA Sarver Heart Center).