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College of Medicine – Tucson Hosts Virtual Research Day Data blitzes, spotlight talks and special session on diversity, equity and inclusion highlight the second annual event that is free and open to the public.

$30,000 Scholarship Awarded to UArizona Medical Student The UArizona Hillel Foundation has awarded College of Medicine – Tucson student Gabrielle “Gabi” Mintz the Shirley D. Curson Medical Student Scholarship.

Primary Care Physician Scholarship Program Expands The full-tuition program aims to improve Arizonans’ health and reduce medical student debt by addressing a dire need for qualified medical professionals.

Match Day Marks Next Step for Future Doctors On Match Day, about 120 UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson students learned where they’ll launch their careers as new residents after graduation.

Match Day Celebration to Disclose Where Future Doctors Will Train About 120 students in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Class of 2021 learn where they’ll launch medical careers as resident physicians in virtual ceremony Friday, March 19.

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.


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.

Fungal spores of Coccidioides immitis, which causes Valley fever (CDC)
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.

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Dr. Elizabeth Connick Wins National Women’s Health Award for HIV/AIDS Research, Advocacy

Elizabeth Connick, MD, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson professor and chief and fellowship program director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, received the 2020 Constance B. Wofsy Women’s Health Award, an annual honor presented by the AIDS Clinical Trials Group.


Elizabeth Connick, MD
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.


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.


A showing of support for public health protocols from the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. From left: Michelle Ortiz, PhD, Rachelle Powell, Victoria Murrain, DO.
Photo Gallery: Health Sciences Leads and Inspires With ‘I Wear a Mask’

After months apart due to COVID-19, University of Arizona Health Sciences faculty, staff and students are returning to campus. Among changes we're becoming familiar with, all are required to wear face coverings, and team Health Sciences – including Drs. Kevin Moynahan and Indu Partha, for the Department of Medicine – is leading by example.


UArizona COVID-19 Testing up 34% in Pre-Holiday Blitz At 7,541 administered from Nov. 9-13, the university’s COVID-19 testing, which continues through Nov. 25, is succeeding in goal to test large numbers of students before they head home for holidays.

UArizona Welcomes More Students to Campus The university will expand in-person instruction with half the semester left to go, bringing about 1,500 more students to campus a week.

Michael A. Grandner, PhD, MTR, is an associate professor in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Psychiatry and director of the Sleep and Health Research Program.
Better Sleep Health May Make It Easier for Smokers to Quit

Researchers are expanding research showing that creating good sleeping habits can help people quit smoking to focus on smokers who are HIV positive.


Tohono O’odham Nation Commits $1M to UArizona to Combat COVID-19 The contribution will allow UArizona researchers to continue developing better, more efficient and effective tests for people across the state.

UArizona Increases In-Person Instruction, Cancels Spring Break The university also will conduct a testing blitz prior to the Thanksgiving holiday in an effort to reduce travel-related spread of COVID-19.

Swish, Gargle, Repeat: UArizona Researcher Explores Mouth Rinse Test as Alternative to COVID-19 Nasal Swab A new diagnostic test for coronavirus relies on gargling with saltwater instead of using a nasal swab. Initial results have been encouraging, UArizona virology expert Dr. Michael Worobey says.

UArizona Plans for Holidays, Spring Semester Amid National COVID-19 Spike The university is currently allowing courses of up to 50 students to meet on campus. After Thanksgiving, all courses will transition to being fully online.

‘Wellness Wednesdays: Celebrating Health & Holiday’ Series to Provide Encouragement, Sense of Community Give yourself the gift of good health! The University of Arizona Health Sciences is offering an uplifting program to improve health and reduce stress.

Personalized Cancer Vaccine Clinical Trial to Expand Following Promising Early Results A study investigating a personalized cancer vaccine has reported a 50% response rate for patients with head and neck cancer in its preliminary data.

UArizona/Banner Offer Urology Services at Cortaro Road Primary Care Clinic University of Arizona Department of Urology faculty member Dr. Sunchin Kim and general urology nurse practitioner Cara Whittingham will provide patient care at the Cortaro Road Banner clinic in Tucson.

$7.3M Grant Advances Researcher’s Pursuit of Treatments for Arsenic-Induced Lung Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes Dr. Donna D. Zhang’s research focuses on developing pharmaceuticals to prevent or treat exposure to arsenic, which has affected more than 160 million people worldwide.

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Dr. Pavani Chalasani Recognized by National Cancer Institute with Leadership Award

Pavani Chalasani, MD, MPH, associate professor of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, will serve as chair of the University of Arizona Cancer Center’s Scientific Review Committee as a part of a recent National Cancer Institute Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award. Dr. Chalasani was among eight mid-career clinical investigators to receive the award.


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