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Renowned Asthma Researcher, Dr. Monica Kraft Picked for Prestigious NIH Advisory Post
Dr. Monica Kraft, chair of the University of Arizona Department of Medicine, the Robert and Irene Flinn Endowed Chair of Medicine at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson and deputy director of the UA Health Sciences Asthma & Airway Disease Research Center, attends her first teleconference as an official National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council member in late August. She joins UA President Dr. Robert Robbins, also a member of the NIH/NHLBI advisory group...
Renowned Researcher in Liver Regeneration to Speak Aug. 29 as Candidate for Director, UA Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute
The University of Arizona Department of Medicine will host the Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Dr. Sanjeev Gupta for a guest lecture Aug. 29, 4-5 p.m., as a candidate for director of the UA Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute. An NIH-funded physician-scientist for nearly 25 years and contributing author to Zakim & Boyer’s Hepatology, he will speak on “Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Liver Regeneration”…
Dr. C. Kent Kwoh Named to Prestigious Committee of American College of Rheumatology
C. Kent Kwoh, MD, chief of the University of Arizona Division of Rheumatology, director of the UA Arthritis Center and holder of the Charles A.L. and Suzanne M. Stephens Endowed Chair in Rheumatology at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson, will serve a three-year term on the Division Directors Special Committee, which is charged with advancing rheumatology through support of clinical care, research, education and advocacy.
BLAISER Closing Ceremony Brings Kudos for Students, Mentors Alike
Four faculty members in the University of Arizona Department of Medicine—Drs. Steve Black, Jane Mohler, Jil Tardiff and Jason Yuan—participated as mentors in the Border Latino and American Indian Summer Exposure to Research (BLAISER) Program and were recognized Aug. 7 at the closing ceremony for the class of 2018 student participants. See the video, program and photos…
Helen Hill among 11 Recognized at 2018 College of Medicine – Tucson Dedicated Staff Awards
The University of Arizona Department of Medicine’s Helen Hill, pulmonary fellowship programs manager, was among 11 UA College of Medicine – Tucson employees who were honored at the awards presentation for the 2018 "Lura Hanekamp" Dedicated Staff Awards for Excellence held Aug. 2 in Kiewit Auditorium. See the video and a photo album…
UA/Banner ‘Top Doctors’ Listings in Tucson Lifestyle Down in 2018
If you missed Tucson Lifestyle’s annual “Top Doctors” listings this year, that’s because it got moved from its traditional spot in the July issue to June—where it was a bit crowded by the magazine’s Summer Style and Weddings themes. Overall numbers were down at 85 University of Arizona/Banner – University Medicine physicians who made the list, but those in the UA Department of Medicine remained at about a quarter of the total. See links to the magazine’s best doctors lists back to 2012…
Conference Covers New Approaches to Treating Trauma, Lessons Learned from Las Vegas Mass Shooting
29th Annual Southwest Regional Trauma Conference
Department of Medicine Graduating 2018 Fellows Celebrate Grand Finale to Advanced Training
More than 30 fellows in advanced training in subspecialties in internal medicine graduate from their programs this month, including nine in Pulmonary, eight in Cardiology, four in Hematology-Oncology, three in Endocrinology and two each in GI, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology and Rheumatology. See photos of celebrations and where they’re off to next in their careers…
Future Doctors to Receive and Don First White Coats at UA, July 27
Newly accepted medical students who make up the Class of 2022 will participate in a White Coat Ceremony at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
Advances in Understanding Asthma Genetics Will Help Patients Breathe Easier, Says Latest Healthy Dose Blogpost
Asthma is a complex condition estimated to afflict as many as 23 million Americans. Asthmatics present with a variety of symptoms that either start in early childhood or present anytime through adulthood, or later in life, with varying degrees of severity. Dr. Deb Meyers is one of several UA researchers looking to crack the code for personalized treatment and a possible cure. Read about in this University of Arizona Health Sciences blog by Drs. Valerie Schaibley and Ken Ramos…
Advances in Aging Fall Lectures Kickoff Aug. 13 with Dr. Mindy Fain on ‘Death by Bed Rest’
Dr. Fain is the Anne & Alden Hart Professor of Medicine, chief of the UA Division of Geriatrics, General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine, and co-director of the UA Center on Aging. Her lecture runs from noon-1 p.m. in Kiewit Auditorium. Other speakers in the series this fall include Drs. Betty Glisky, Angela Brown and Cheryl Lacasse. The lectures serve also as the Geriatrics Grand Rounds. See the flyers and add them to your calendar now…
UA Sarver Heart Center and Banner – University Medical Center Welcome Cardiologist Specializing in Heart Rhythm Disorders
Dr. Rupa Bala, a cardiac electrophysiologist who has expertise in treating atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and complex heart-rhythm disorders, joined the faculty of University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center.
Cancer Care, Research Take the Fore in Summer News, Events
A number of happenings of interest to University of Arizona Health Sciences faculty and staff involved in cancer care and cancer research are of note over coming weeks and months, beginning with today’s Ventana Medical Systems Science Exchange Collaborative at noon. Learn about other events through September, find out about funding opportunities and read the latest UACC Newsletter…
Colon Cancer Expert Joins UA/Banner as Chief of Gastroenterology
Dr. Juanita Merchant, a National Academy of Medicine member and renowned physician-scientist on gastrointestinal chronic inflammation and cancer, joins the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and will see patients at Banner – University Medicine North.
Deadline for Providers to Complete Banner Health Profile Video Interview, Aug. 31
Banner Health and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson are encouraging physicians and other health care providers with Banner – University Medical Group Tucson to schedule a video profile interview if they haven’t already done one. See multiple dates, locations and links to schedule yours today. View sample videos, too. All profile videos are expected to be recorded by Aug. 3 and content updates made by Aug. 31…
BLAISER Lectures, Program Aim at Orienting Students toward Careers in Biomedical Research
Several University of Arizona Health Sciences lectures this summer on diabetes, precision medicine, clinical research disparities and building healthy communities highlight inequalities in health care with an eye toward encouraging students from underrepresented communities interested in biomedical professions to not only pursue their dream but offering a leg up in the process. Pulmonary’s Dr. Ken Ramos was among the lecturers lined up this year. See links to video with updates on lecture topics and titles…
New Medicine Subinternship Program Director Named, Clerkships Coordinator Hired
Dr. Serena Scott, an assistant professor in the University of Arizona Division of Geriatrics, General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine, has been named director of the Subinternship Program at the UA Department of Medicine. In addition, Celina Andrade will oversee development of the new ambulatory block for the Medicine Clerkship that starts in February…
Fiske Guide to Colleges Names UA Only ‘Best Buy’ in PAC-12
The University of Arizona was one of only 10 public universities—and the only one in the Pacific 12 Conference—to qualify for the Fiske Guide's "Best Buy" list for 2019, which evaluates the nation's top values in higher education….
Completed Clinical Trial Offers New Hope for Stroke Patients
A new treatment regimen, developed with participation of the University of Arizona Emergency Medicine Research Center and Banner – University Medicine, has proven to lower the risk of having a major, disabling stroke. This is from recent results from the POINT (Platelet-Oriented Inhibition in New TIA — transient ischemic attacks, or “mini-strokes”) research study…
National Expert on Colon Cancer Begins as Gastroenterology Chief at UA/Banner
Dr. Juanita L. Merchant, MD, PhD, a renowned physician-scientist who has made paradigm-shifting contributions to the understanding of gastric response to chronic inflammation and colon cancer, and is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, started July 2 as the new chief of the University of Arizona Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology…
UA/Banner Dermatology Cut Ribbon on New Consolidated Clinic Site
University of Arizona Department of Medicine and Banner – University Medicine faculty and staff joined the UA Division of Dermatology in celebrating the successful opening of its new consolidated clinical offices at 7165 N. Pima Canyon Drive. See a mini-photo gallery and link to album on department’s Facebook webpage…
UA Department of Surgery Names Bellal Joseph, MD, to Martin Gluck Endowed Chair as Newly Appointed Chief of Trauma Division
Tenured UA professor, distinguished researcher and trauma surgeon tapped to lead busy trauma division.
UA Sarver Heart Center, Proteomics Lab Launch New Webpages
The University of Arizona Department of Medicine in July celebrates new and redesigned affiliate websites with the launch of a reformatted UA Sarver Heart Center website and new webpages for the UA Proteomics Lab. The first was released in late June—the second were completed in early May. Take a look today…
This Virus Actually May Boost — Not Weaken — Our Immune System
Lifelong cytomegalovirus infection may be beneficial, boosting the immune system in old age, when we need it most, according to a study led by University of Arizona researchers published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Noted Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Health Administrator Dr. Irving L. Kron Appointed to Leadership Positions at UA Health Sciences, UA College of Medicine – Tucson
Former Chairman of the University of Virginia Department of Surgery will become a key member of UA Senior Vice President for Health Sciences Dr. Michael Dake’s fast-growing Leadership Team.