Hematology and Oncology

White House Announcement: UA Health Sciences Commits Biomedical Informatics and Genome Medicine Teams to National Precision Medicine Initiative

[Blue image illustrating double helix of genetic coding] The University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) is pleased to announce its participation in the national Precision Medicine Initiative®, as released earlier today by the White House.

Dr. Jorge Jaramillo Gomez, Global Leader in Cancer Research, Joins UA Health Sciences

Jorge Gomez, MD, PhD, an internationally respected global health-care leader formerly with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a part of the National Institutes of Health, has joined the University of Arizona Health Sciences.

Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Training Program

UA Researchers Identify Food Additive that May Help Prevent Skin Cancer

[Dr. Donna Zhang and Dr. Georg Wondrak collaborate on several projects.]

UA Steele Children’s Research Center Receives $40,000 from `Courtney’s Courage’ for Pediatric Cancer Research

Courtney’s Courage (formerly known as Tee Up For Tots) donated $40,000 to the University of Arizona Steele Children’s Research Center for its pediatric cancer research program.

A Man of Vision: Interdisciplinary Researcher and Department Head Art Gmitro

Arthur F. Gmitro is a very busy man. A professor of medical imaging in the UA College of Medicine – Tucson with a joint appointment in the UA College of Optical Sciences, he holds the Margaret E. and Fenton L.

Spicy New Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Moves to Clinical Trials

Turmeric, a golden-hued spice native to South Asia, has been used for centuries in the Indian-based healing practices of Ayurveda to treat many ailments, including arthritis, stomach problems, poor circulation, and skin diseases. Turmeric has long been recognized for its anti-inflammatory benefits, however the mysteries behind how it actually affects the human body have largely remained unsolved until now.

Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplantation Offers Hope to Patients with Cancer and Blood Disorders

For cancer patients who need a bone marrow transplant but cannot find a donor match, a procedure called “haploidentical bone marrow transplantation” (haplo BMT) could be a lifesaver.

‘Beyond Cancer’ Event on Jan. 30 will Focus on Finding Joy after Treatment

Beyond Cancer: Finding Joy, a unique event for cancer survivors, family, friends, caregivers and the Tucson community presented by Community Cancer Connections at the University of Arizona College of Nursing, will take place on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m.

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