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Banner – University Medicine Announces El Tour de Tucson Title Sponsorship
A commitment to health, wellness and safety assures the November 23 Tucson tour tradition.
Transition in Leadership at University of Arizona Cancer Center Announced
Dr. William Cance, interim director for the University of Arizona Cancer Center, has accepted a new position as chief medical and scientific officer at the American Cancer Society, announced Dr. Michael D. Dake, MD, senior vice president, UA Health Sciences. Dr. Joan Sweasy, formerly of the Yale Cancer Center, was named the new interim director, and Hematology and Oncology Chief Dr. Julie Bauman was named deputy director…
Promoted, New Faculty Recognized at College’s Summer General Faculty Meeting
Congratulations to the eight new faculty and 12 recently promoted faculty in the University of Arizona Department of Medicine and beyond who were recognized Wednesday, Aug. 14, in the first UA College of Medicine – Tucson General Faculty Meeting hosted in the Health Sciences Innovation Building. See who they are as well as video and photos from the meeting…
UA and Pima County to Launch Academic Health Department
The Academic Health Department will help bridge the gap between the education of public health professionals and the practice of public health.
Dr. Juneman Inducted into Arizona Women’s Leadership Forum, Charter 100 AZ
Dr. Elizabeth Juneman, a University of Arizona Division of Cardiology and UA Sarver Heart Center member, and director of outpatient cardiology services at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and South, was recently honored with induction into the Charter 100 AZ. Founded in 1979, the nonpartisan women’s leadership group recognizes outstanding women and provides a forum for their interaction. Dr. Juneman is the eighth current member from the UA…
Environmental Health Science Pilot Grants Available from SWEHSC – Apply Today!
Considering research in environmental health sciences? The Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center (SWEHSC), part of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy’s Center for Toxicology, is on the hunt for pilot project applicants. Win an award up to $40,000 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, an NIH unit, for research on how the environment affects people to promote healthier lives. Deadline: 5 p.m., Fri., Sept. 6. Learn more…
Dr. Julie Bauman Named Fellow of National Academic Medicine Leadership Program
Dr. Julie Bauman Named Fellow of National Academic Medicine Leadership Program
UA College of Pharmacy Appoints Faculty with Expertise in Pharmacogenomics, Drug Discovery
Dr. Qin M. Chen, wife of University of Arizona cardiologist Dr. Joe Alpert, joins the college’s Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science as a professor of pharmacology and the Holsclaw endowed professor in pharmacogenomics. And Dr. Jutta Wanner joins its Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology as an associate professor and co-director for the Arizona Center for Drug Discovery...
Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop Schedule Announced for Fall 2019
The University of Arizona Office of Research, Discovery, and Innovation’s Fall 2019 schedule for Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) workshops runs from Aug. 22 to Dec. 4. These interactive, discussion-based sessions—designed for graduate and undergraduate students and postdoctoral researchers—are open to all members of campus. All workshops count towards fulfillment of RCR education requirements from the NSF and NIH. See topics here and enroll today…
Midsummer ‘Healthy Dose’ Blog Offers Q&A on Sun Safety
Lisa Quale, a health educator at the University of Arizona Cancer Center and UA Skin Cancer Institute, discusses the best ways to enjoy the sun’s benefits while protecting yourself from cancer-causing UV radiation in a recent Healthy Dose Blog post at the UA Health Sciences website...
U.S. News Releases Latest 'Best Hospitals' List – See Who Ranked Where
It's been two decades since the hospital that serves as the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson's primary clinical partner did not make the U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Hospitals" national top 50 rankings in at least one adult specialty, procedure or condition. Banner – University Medical Center Tucson attributed it to a new algorithm the magazine uses to calculate the rankings and points to its new, state-of-the-art, $446-million hospital tower as the game-changer that will return it to the market leader in Southern Arizona…
UA Researcher and Doctoral Student Reconcile Scientific Standoff in Colon Cancer Research
Curtis Thorne, PhD, and UA doctoral student Carly Cabel validated findings from a 2018 collaborative study that identified a possible new therapeutic target for colon cancer – after a Harvard lab challenged the initial results.
UA Fueling Rapid Tucson Tech Growth
Tucson has enjoyed a 90% jump in technology jobs over the last five years, making it one of the top up-and-coming tech markets in North America, according to global commercial real estate services and investment company CBRE.
2019 White Coat Ceremony a Celebration of Physicians of the Future
Congratulations to the nearly 120 incoming medical students in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Class of 2023 who received their first white coats at the annual ceremony hosted Friday, July 26, at the UA Centennial Hall. See the video and photos from Dr. Indu Partha and others, as well as who all attended from the Department of Medicine…
UA Gastroenterology to Host Southwest Regional Conference on Digestive Diseases, Sept. 7
GI’s Dr. Oleh Haluszka and Hemanth Gavini plan a 4.0-CME Southwest Regional Advances in Digestive Diseases conference, Sept. 7, in Tucson at the Starr Pass Resort to educate the region’s physicians on ‘Best of DDW’ topics. The event spotlights a who’s-who of GI treatment from the UA-Banner clinical alliance, including: Drs. Juanita Merchant, Michael Fallon, Fayez Ghishan, Taylor Riall, Eugene Trowers, Bhaskar Banerjee, Sasha Taleban, George Fantry and Michael Gavin. See Q&A with Dr. Haluszka. Register today!…
CanHEAL, a Complimentary Cancer Patient Resource, the Latest Innovation in Integrative Medicine at UA
The University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine has developed a free online integrative cancer care toolkit to help those recently diagnosed feel less overwhelmed, learn about approaches to support their treatment and overall wellbeing, and gain access to useful resources. See this and more on healthy eating, wellness coaching, integrative psychiatry and fertility…
Banner eConnect Offers Tips for a Safe, Healthy Summer
Several recent Health eConnect newsletters from Banner Health have corresponded to seasonal themes of summer, offering tips and tricks to avoid conflicts with Mother Nature. Whether it’s allergies, desert critters that bite or sting, sun safety or just drinking enough water, these little reminders aim to help keep you and your loved ones healthy…
Future Physicians, Researchers Spend Transformative Summer on the U.S.-Mexico Border
FRONTERA summer program pairs University of Arizona students with mentors, giving them hands-on border-health research experience while building stronger applicants to medical school and graduate health sciences programs.
Dr. Marvin Slepian Elected President of Think Tank That Promotes Medical Device Technology
Dr. Slepian’s extensive research career has resulted in innovative diagnostics and therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases. His work at the University of Arizona has focused on the development and use of novel biomaterials for tissue engineering, drug delivery and medical-device development.
Summer Institute on Medical Ignorance Cultivates Student Curiosity
The SIMI summer program takes the stigma out of ignorance, equipping students with the question-asking skills they need to succeed professionally and intellectually.
Dr. Michael M.I. Abecassis Appointed Dean of UA College of Medicine – Tucson
Dr. Abecassis is the J. Roscoe Miller Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Microbiology-Immunology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. He also is chief of the Division of Organ Transplantation and founding director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center.
Med-Start: 50 Years Helping Young People Prepare for Their Future in the Health Professions
The six-week academic enrichment program at the University of Arizona Health Sciences hosted 50 high school students from 22 Arizona communities this summer in an intensive exploration of health professions careers that will impact the health and lives of others.
COM-T MedEd Update: Orientation Week and Multiple Mini Interview Assistance
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will welcome its newest class of medical students to the MedCat community on July 22, with Orientation Week activities capped by the white coat ceremony. See the “Class of 2023” infographic to learn more. In addition, faculty and staff are asked to contact the Office of Admissions to volunteer to assist with the Multiple Mini Interview process with prospective medical students. Help decide who our next class will include, says deputy dean for education and internist Dr. Kevin Moynahan. Sign up today!
Realization of a 20-year-old Dream: the International Society of Chinese Health Practices
What began with two friends’ mutual passion for Tai Chi has become a collaboration between the University of Arizona and Beijing Normal University that will facilitate worldwide research of the benefits of Chinese health practices and the complementary use of Eastern and Western medicine on a global scale.
New Name for Physiology Bachelor’s Degree at UA College of Medicine – Tucson
Changing the major’s name to Physiology and Medical Sciences and revising graduation requirements will give students an appreciation for the diversity of disciplines and careers supported by a foundation in physiology.