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Fighting the second pandemic: long COVID
May 29, 2023
Researchers are defining long COVID and exploring the underlying cause and consequences of the disease that is affecting millions of people.

Dr. Arka Chatterjee honored with ‘30 in Their 30s’ Award
May 26, 2023

Dr. Arka Chatterjee was among those included in the 30 in Their 30’s recognition program created by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) for early-career members.


Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long COVID
May 24, 2023
University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers contributed to a National Institutes of Health-funded research effort that identified the most common long COVID symptoms with the aim of improving future diagnostics and treatment.

Thirteen faculty get promotions, tenure in Department of Medicine
May 22, 2023

Six faculty members were named full professors and seven associate professors. They fell across seven divisions, five in Hematology & Oncology, two in Nephrology and Pulmonary, and one in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases and General Internal Medicine. Six are on tenure track and five clinical scholars.


Photo Gallery: Dr. John T. 'Jack' Boyer Memorial
May 19, 2023

A moving celebration of life event was held May 16 to honor the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson founding physician who launched three divisions within the Department of Medicine.


Photo Gallery: New Sleep Center Makes Its Debut with Ribbon-Cutting, Tours
May 19, 2023

The new state-of-the-art Center for Sleep, Circadian Rhythm and Neuroscience Research, which held an open house May 15, is among the most advanced of its kind for sleep medicine studies anywhere.  


Would you trust an AI doctor? New research shows patients are split
May 19, 2023

A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led study found more than 50% of people don’t fully trust AI-powered medical advice, but many put faith in AI if it’s monitored and guided by human touch. Cardiology's Dr. Marvin Slepian was senior author on the paper published May 19 on the topic.


Second annual Washington D.C. summit to focus on healthy aging
May 19, 2023

A one-day summit will present the latest research and explore collaborative partnerships designed to find solutions to the challenges and opportunities of healthy aging. Drs. Mindy Fain and Esther Sternberg, from the Department of Medicine, are among the speakers participating.


Hacienda at the River to Host June 10 ‘Cookin’ Docs’ Reboot Event
May 12, 2023

Culinary health fundraiser for Gastroenterology Division to feature executive chef David Sullivan, Gastroenterology Chief Dr. Juanita Merchant, Center on Aging Co-Director Dr. Mindy Fain, and Dr. David Lieberman, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and former Food Network host. Sign up now for this unique cooking demonstration on the nexus of diet and health.


Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research opens new facility
May 11, 2023

Tours of the Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research’s new location will be offered during a ribbon-cutting and open house May 15.


Graduating physicians step forward to begin their professional journeys
May 8, 2023

Nearly 120 medical students will receive their medical degrees in Centennial Hall on May 11, 2023, where they will take the Hippocratic Oath and be draped with an academic hood to represent their initiation into the field of medicine.


Twenty-three Split Honors at 2023 DOM Awards Ceremony
May 2, 2023

In a return to in-person presentation, the University of Arizona Department of Medicine 2023 Awards Ceremony highlighted 23 students, residents and fellows in internal medicine with 26 honors for outstanding achievement.


UArizona Internal Medicine Resident Wins at ArMA Conference for Clinical Vignette
April 26, 2023

Second-year resident Dr. Pallabi Shrestha, of the University of Arizona Internal Medicine Residency Program in Tucson, takes first place at Arizona Medical Association Annual Meeting in Phoenix.


Robbins to Regents: UArizona Health Sciences to advance the frontiers of health and wellness’
April 21, 2023

University of Arizona Health Sciences has come a long way since the College of Medicine's founding in 1967 and is uniquely poised to help address Arizona's long-term health care needs, President Robert C. Robbins said in a presentation to the Arizona Board of Regents.


Inaugural Issue of New Newsletter Posts for Pulmonary Division
April 14, 2023

In the news: American Thoracic Society publishes report on race, ethnicity and pulmonary function tests; grants for Drs. Christian Bimé and David Miller; research publications with significant findings; and honors and awards, including winners of college’s 2023 Faculty Awards. 


Dr. Kelly Palmer Named Assistant Director of Diversity at UArizona Cancer Center
April 14, 2023

Dr. Kelly Palmer is now assistant director of Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility for the University of Arizona Cancer Center and will work collaboratively with IDEA associate director, Dr. Jennifer Hatcher, for enduring structural change at the center.


New vice chairs announced at DOM general faculty meeting
April 13, 2023

Chair Dr. James Liao expanded the ranks of vice chairs serving the Department of Medicine with several new posts announced at faculty gathering on April 12.


‘Top Doctors’ for 2023 Out in Tucson Lifestyles
April 11, 2023

With new Chair Dr. James Liao, 22 physicians from the University of Arizona Department of Medicine made the 2023 Top Doctors list featured in the April issue of Tucson Lifestyle magazine.


CATS Center opens modernized, larger facility
April 11, 2023

UArizona Health Sciences Clinical and Translational Science Research Center doubled its size and increased research capacity with new space. Drs. Elizabeth Connick, chief, Division of Infectious Diseases, and Franz Rischard, director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program, are quoted.


Health Sciences genome sequencers a leap forward for research
April 5, 2023
Devices allow Health Sciences and other college collaborators greater scale and cost-effective methods to improve care.

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