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C. Kent Kwoh named American College of Rheumatology Master
March 14, 2024

Presented with the Association of Rheumatology Professionals, the ACR/ARP Master Award is one of the highest honors the college bestows. It serves as a career achievement milestone for accomplished rheumatologists like Dr. Kwoh, who's been UArizona Arthritis Center director and Division of Rheumatology chief since 2013.


Dr. Marvin Slepian among 16 appointed to new University Advisory Council
March 13, 2024

The cardiologist and Sarver Heart Center member joins six faculty members on the council and is one of two Department of Medicine members on the UArizona Faculty Senate.


Dermatologist Zoe Draelos named 2024 Alumni of the Year for COM-T, College of Engineering
March 12, 2024

Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos, considered one of the most influential women in cosmetic science, was a member of the Class of 1983 and did her internship and residency training in dermatology at the College of Medicine – Tucson as well. She earned her UArizona engineering degree in 1979.


Next generation of physicians to gather for Match Day
March 11, 2024

A total of 111 medical students from the College of Medicine – Tucson will learn where they will pursue the next phase of their medical training this Friday, March 15, in a ceremony hosted at the Old Main Building.


Cancer Center recognizes members making history now for Women's History Month
March 8, 2024

A UArizona Cancer Center collage of women's faces spotlights the many talented, dedicated and accomplished female faculty contributions advancing research and patient care today to prevent and treat cancer — 14 out of 78 are from the Department of Medicine. See who they are.


COM-T researchers get $2.65M for better Type 1 diabetes management device
March 7, 2024

A Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation grant will fund clinical trials for an implantable device that could eliminate the need for glucose testing and insulin injections in the management of Type 1 diabetes.


DOM wins 11 awards at 2024 College of Medicine – Tucson Faculty Awards
February 28, 2024

Eight Department of Medicine faculty split 10 awards and received additional recognition for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching by the Internal Medicine Clerkship Program at the 2024 Faculty Awards Ceremony. Scroll down for a mini-photo gallery, too.


Former COM-T vice dean, DOM division chief, residency program director dies
February 26, 2024

Dr. Jay Wesley Smith, who served at the college from 1970-1999 as a professor of medicine, General Internal Medicine section chief, Internal Medicine Residency Program director and College of Medicine – Tucson vice dean for academic affairs, died Feb. 2 in Tucson at age 87.


Dr. Dawn Coletta featured in Health Sciences video on insulin resistance
February 26, 2024

The diabetes researcher in the Division of Endocrinology and Center for Disparities in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism talks about the importance of studying insulin resistance to advance patient treatment in “Expert Insights” video featured in UArizona HealthSciences Connect newsletter.


NIH funding increases lead to impressive performance in Blue Ridge rankings
February 16, 2024

Five colleges increased their National Institutes of Health research funding in 2022-2023, leading to higher rankings for some by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. See how Department of Medicine researchers placed over 15 years in the rankings.


Leading Valley fever expert shares ‘state-of-the-art’ knowledge about fungal disease
February 15, 2024

John Galgiani, MD, a professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson and director of the college’s Valley Fever Center for Excellence, was recognized for his expertise by the New England Journal of Medicine.


Friday Frontiers seminar features DOM Chair Dr. Liao, new Neurosurgery chair
February 15, 2024

Dr. James Liao, chair of the Department of Medicine, and Department of Neurosurgery Chair Dr. Julie Pilitsis, headline biomedical science seminar series at BIO5 Institute. See the video as well as a mini-photo gallery.


Translational Medicine Symposium research poster competition submissions due Feb. 22
February 6, 2024

Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from biomedical disciplines across the UArizona Health Sciences can submit research abstracts to the Research Poster Competition of the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Translational Medicine Symposium to be held March 22 in the HSIB Forum.


Researchers discover innovative new treatment approach for multiple myeloma
February 2, 2024

Through a collaborative study, University of Arizona and USC cancer researchers showed combining several cancer therapies created an effective immune response for patients experiencing relapse or resistance of multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.


Dr. Mosier Named Department of Emergency Medicine’s Vice Chair of Research
January 23, 2024

The assistant program director for the Critical Care Medicine Track in the Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship in the Department of Medicine’s Pulmonary division is the second ever vice chair appointment in the Department of Emergency Medicine.


A loss in the family for UArizona Health Sciences, Colleges of Medicine, Public Health
January 18, 2024

The College of Medicine – Tucson's sixth dean, Dr. James E. Dalen, died Jan. 16. Long-time DOM and other colleagues note his contributions in a golden era for the college and UArizona Health Sciences, of which he also was vice president. Memorial service set for Mon., Jan. 29, 1 p.m., Vistoso Funeral Home, Oro Valley.


Top 10 Health Sciences Connect stories of 2023
January 8, 2024

A new café for the HSIB; resources and tips for staying safe on campus; and five Health Sciences faculty profiles were among your favorite stories. Department of Medicine faculty mentioned in stories include Drs. Sairam Parthasarathy, Rachna Shroff, Marvin Slepian and Purnima Madhivanan.


COVID-19, CAMI and a new college: UArizona Health Sciences’ top 10 news releases of 2023
January 4, 2024

UArizona Health Sciences faculty – including the Department of Medicine’s Dr. John Galgiani, director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence – made impactful contributions to health care and advanced major projects that are building a healthier future for Arizona and beyond.


Selfies anyone? GI division hosting holiday photo booth, Dec. 20-21
December 20, 2023

In the spirit of the season, the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology invites all comers to join them in the hallway outside their office (COM-T Room 6402) to shoot selfies of themselves and colleagues at their 2023 GI Holiday Photo Booth display Dec. 20 and Dec. 21, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


New chief, director named for Division, Center for Integrative Medicine
December 15, 2023

Mt. Sinai/Icahn School of Medicine’s Dr. Stephen Dahmer agrees to take lead on Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and new division to be created in Department of Family and Community Medicine. He’ll also serve as assistant dean of wellness at UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson.


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