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Preventing Health-care-Associated Infections Focus of UA Health Sciences Researcher
Marc Verhougstraete, PhD, assistant professor and environmental microbiologist at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, received a $510,000 CDC research grant to focus on the prevention of health-care-associated infections, a serious threat to patient safety.
Could Near-Infrared Light Give Aging Brains a Boost?
With support from a grant from the National Institute on Aging, researchers will test a novel intervention that uses near-infrared light to enhance brain functioning.
Sarver Heart News Ranges from Stem Cells and Congenital Heart Disease to Diabetes-Heart Disease Connection Review
Among stories in Sarver Heart Center’s latest newsletter: 1) Patient stem cell studies point to causes and treatments of congenital heart disease; 2) Minimally invasive TAVR procedures are now approved for most patients; 3) UA/Banner echocardiography labs were recently reaccredited; 4) More than 140 people attended Sept. 28 Diabetes/Heart Disease Connection Lunch & Learn Program—see the highlights; and 5) Learn how you can join the Cardiology Research Registry…
$5M Gift from Leonard A. Lauder Advances Research to Prevent and Cure Ovarian Cancer
The funding will benefit clinical and translational research in the University of Arizona Cancer Center lab of Dr. David Alberts.
UA Cancer Center Launches Statewide Town Hall Series
The UACC North Central/East Arizona Cancer Policy Town Hall in Flagstaff on Oct. 14 will kick off a series of five town halls throughout Arizona to engage communities in dialogue to improve cancer prevention and control in Arizona.
UAHS and UA Experts Taking Center Stage at TENWEST Impact Festival
More than 50 speakers from the University of Arizona and 250 overall will take part in the TENWEST Impact Festival, which runs Oct. 11-20 and is expected to draw about 15,000 local, regional and national attendees to downtown Tucson to discuss innovative solutions to the world’s social, environmental and economic issues.
Dr. Roberta Weintraut Awarded Alumna of the Year from Weil Center
The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona announced its annual selection from among integrative health practitioners.
UA Experts Taking Center Stage at TENWEST Impact Festival
More than 50 speakers from the University of Arizona and 250 overall will take part in the TENWEST Impact Festival. It’s expected to draw about 15,000 local, regional and national attendees to downtown Tucson, Oct. 11-20, to discuss innovative solutions to the world’s social, environmental and economic issues. Through 10 days of exhibitions, talks, and interactive experiences, national experts and local heroes seek to inspire ideas and facilitate connections to empower solutions. Everyone has a role. Discover yours. See health topics and the full schedule…
UA Department of Urology to Host Inaugural Golf Benefit for Fight Against Prostate Cancer, Nov. 9
Registration is open and sponsorship opportunities are available for the event, which will be held during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month at Sewailo Golf Club.
Danger in the Dust: Valley Fever
Valley fever is one of the most common infections reported to the state of Arizona and the numbers are increasing — so much so that the area between Phoenix and Tucson is known as the “Valley fever corridor” and accounts for nearly two-thirds of all U.S. infections.
UA Research Shows Drug Can Extend Survival Rates for Heart Failure Patients
Blood pressure medication can prevent fluid retention and muscle wasting in heart failure.
Sarver Heart Center Welcomes Two New Cardiologists
Two new cardiologists have joined the faculty at the University of Arizona Division of Cardiology, one of 14 divisions within the UA Department of Medicine, the largest department at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson—Drs. Amitoj Singh and Aaron Wolfson. Learn more about them here…
University of Arizona Health Sciences’ Monica Kraft and Marti Lindsey honored with AZBio Awards
Monica Kraft, MD, named 2019 Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year; Marti Lindsey, PhD, named 2019 Michael A. Cusanovich Arizona Bioscience Educator of the Year.
Site Picked for New Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
The site has been determined for soon-to-begin construction of the new University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. It will be northeast of the Highland Parking Garage at East Mabel Street and North Vine Avenue, according to documents released ahead of the Arizona Board of Regents meeting Sept. 19 and 20. See an architectural rendering of what it will look like. You also can weigh in on topics you’d like to hear in a new center podcast, “Body of Wonder,” coming in 2020…
New Study has Potential to Improve Lives of ALS Patients
UA Health Sciences Center for Innovation in Brain Science researchers receive grant from the Department of Defense to test novel therapeutic.
UA Health Sciences Centers Collaborate to Present Discovering New Medicines at Arizona Summit
The Arizona Center for Drug Discovery and the University of Arizona Cancer Center to host Oct. 2 summit in Phoenix to discuss new innovations in drug discovery that will benefit citizens throughout the state and beyond.
University of Arizona Health Sciences Awarded $3.6 Million to Develop New, Accurate Method to Detect, Diagnose Breast Cancer
Two highly accomplished researchers in the University of Arizona Department of Medical Imaging, with a long track record of advancing imaging techniques to detect and diagnose breast cancer, receive a new award to develop advanced imaging technology.
UA Health Sciences Researchers Seek to Treat Pain Caused by Chemotherapy Without Opioids
UA Health Sciences Start-up company Regulonix Receives Grant as Part of NIH “Helping to End Addiction Long-Term Initiative” (NIH Heal Initiative).
‘High Tech Health’ Subject of UA Arthritis Center Lecture, Oct. 2
Free and open to the public, world-renowned physician-scientist Dr. Marvin Slepian to present October lecture.
DOM Chair Dr. Monica Kraft Announced as 2019 AZBio Researcher of the Year
The Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio), in an announcement posted Sunday night, named internationally renowned physician-scientist and University of Arizona Department of Medicine Chair Dr. Monica Kraft as its choice for Arizona Bioresearcher of the Year for 2019 based on her work on precision medicine therapies to treat severe asthma. This is the third year in a row that a UA faculty member has won the honor, which will be bestowed at an Oct. 2 ceremony at the Phoenix Convention Center…
UA Health Sciences and Banner Announce Free Prevention Fair on Falls
The fair will be held Friday, Sept. 27, from 3 - 5:30 p.m., and includes interactive workshops and a vendor fair.
UA Cancer Center Adds Six to Advisory Board
New members to provide leadership support, enhance partnerships in local communities and increase awareness and philanthropy for UA Cancer Center.
UA Gastroenterology’s First Showcase of Latest in Research, Care for Digestive Diseases a ‘Smashing Success’
The inaugural “Southwest Regional Advances in Digestive Diseases: Best of DDW” 4.0-CME half-day conference, hosted Sept. 7 at the Starr Pass Resort by the University of Arizona Division of Gastroenterology, was wildly successful, according to coordinators for organizers Drs. Oleh Haluszka and Hemanth Gavini. They’ve already reserved a date in mid-September 2020 for the second annual event. See 2019 speakers, topics, and link to Q&A with Dr. Haluszka…
UA Gastroenterology, Cancer Center Partner to Put ‘Spotlight on Stomach Cancer Symposium’
The University of Arizona Division of Gastroenterology and UA Cancer Center partner Oct. 26 with the non-profit No Stomach For Cancer to host a “Spotlight on Stomach Cancer Symposium” at the Health Sciences Innovation Building. Among DOM faculty participating: Drs. Emad Elquza, Hemanth Gavini, Juanita Merchant, Aaron Scott and Rachna Shroff. Harvard/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Dr. Adam Bass offers the keynote and two invited speakers underscore rising rates for Hispanics and Native Americans. The free, public event also offers patient and caregiver sessions. Register today…
Dr. Hecker a Finalist for Award at 2019 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Expo
Dr. Louise Hecker, an associate professor with the University of Arizona Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, UA BIO5 Institute member and research investigator with the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, is a finalist for the Academia Award at the 16th Annual Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards. Earlier this year, she was named “Inventor of the Year” by Tech Launch Arizona for her lab’s work on small molecule Nox4 inhibitors to treat fibrotic diseases…