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Two-Step Authentication Required for All UA Faculty, Staff, DCCs on WebAuth Applications by April
To protect you and the University of Arizona against cybersecurity threats, NetID+, the university’s two-step authentication service will be required for all online application logins that need UA WebAuth confirmation whether for on campus, mobile or offsite use. For staff and DCCs, this will be required by April 3—and April 10 for all faculty, with students added at a later date. See info on 30-day authorizations to save time…
National Cancer Institute Official Presents on HPV-Associated Cancers at Collaborative Grand Rounds
It’s not too late to see Dr. Doug Lowy, NCI deputy director (acting director 2015-2017), speak on “Precision Medicine for the Prevention of HPV-associated Cancer,” which emphasized vaccination and screening to reduce incidence of cervical cancer. His lecture, part of the University of Arizona Cancer Center Collaborative Grand Rounds, Feb. 27, is available via archived video. See a photo gallery from his talk here, too…
New March 8 DOM Research Seminar Lineup Focuses on Biomarkers in Lung, Heart Muscle Disease
Dr. Jil Tardiff, a UA Sarver Heart Center cardiologist, replaces Dr. Yves Lussier for the UA Department of Medicine Research Seminar, noon-1 p.m., Thurs., March 8, in COM-T Room 5403. She’ll discuss her research on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The other speaker for this seminar, Dr. Stefano Guerra, a pulmonary epidemiologist with the UA Asthma & Airway Disease Research Center, will talk on his research to end persistence of asthma into adulthood. Both are NIH-funded principal investigators. Dr. Lussier’s presentation is moved to the June 7 seminar…
UA’s Dr. Esther Sternberg and Dr. Casey Lindberg Presenters at CDC Webinar, ‘Physical Work Environments and Individual Health Outcomes,’ Feb. 28
Drs. Sternberg and Lindberg are two of six presenters at the live webcast, part of the CDC’s Design For Health series that explores mechanisms to optimize the built environment for health. The webinar is free and open to the public.
‘Let’s Talk About the Brain,’ Free Public Lecture, March 13
Explore the “universe” of the brain at an evening of TED Talk-style lectures featuring three University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson researchers discussing their work involving pain, autism and emotions. The lecture is in observance of Brain Awareness Week, March 12-18.
UA/Banner Physicians First to Navigate New Cerner Mobile App
The Cerner Mobile App roll out is now under way as of Feb. 26. Banner – University Medical Group physicians and clinical facilities of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and South are the first within Banner Health to use the app. See important details and a “Quick Walk-Through” here…
‘Inflammation and Pain: The Latest Discoveries from the World of Integrative Medicine’ Subject of UA Arthritis Center Lecture, March 7
Free and open to the public, the lecture by Dr. Randy J. Horwitz will discuss the latest complementary and alternative therapies for managing pain and reducing inflammation that may alter the way we understand and ultimately treat medical conditions.
UA, Banner Clinicians and Staff Celebrate New Banner – UMC/U.S. News Signage
Several dozen UA College of Medicine – Tucson and Banner – University Medicine faculty, clinicians and staff gathered on the front lawn of the Banner – University Medical Center Tucson front lawn in recognition of new hospital signage honoring its best U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings in a decade. See mini-photo gallery…
With UA Roots, Avery Therapeutics Selected for Flinn Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program
Flinn Foundation to provide $30,000 to six Arizona firms through program. The Tucson startup company—led by Drs. Steve Goldman, Jordan Lancaster and Jen Watson Koevary—conducted its basic science research in a University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center lab. It’s also been assisted by Tech Launch Arizona, the commercialization arm of the UA tasked with helping bring innovations developed at the university to market…
Larry M. Goldberg, of Trinity Health, becomes president of Banner Health’s academic medicine division effective April 30. Kathy Bollinger, who’s led the division since its creation with the merger of Banner with the University of Arizona Health Network in February 2015, will delay her retirement until his arrival…
Pulmonary Innate, Adaptive Immunity and Fibrosis Lecture Sparks Interest at Grand Rounds
Bethany Moore, PhD, a professor in the Division of Microbiology and Immunobiology at the University of Michigan, gave a spirited talk on “Innate and Adaptive Immunity and Pulmonary Complications post-Stem Cell Transplant” as a guest speaker Feb. 21 in the University of Arizona Medicine Grand Rounds. See the link to view video…
Free, Public ‘Doc Talks’ Presented in March include Drs. Sweitzer, Curiel as Speakers
Topics for 2018 lecture series, hosted by Banner – University Medicine and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, include heart attacks, skin cancer, concussion and precision medicine. Talks take place Tuesdays in March, 5:30-7 p.m., at the Hacienda del Sol Guest Resort...
UA Sleep Research for Student-Athletes Awarded NCAA Grant
Building upon the findings of the educational support sleep program they designed, two UA researchers have been awarded an NCAA grant to further enhance their program to help student-athletes get a good night’s sleep.
Big Data and Biomarkers in Lung Disease Subjects of March 8 DOM Research Seminar Lectures
Drs. Yves Lussier, director, UAHS Center for Biomedical Informatics & Biostatistics, and Stefano Guerra, population science director, UAHS Asthma & Airway Disease Research Center, head a powerhouse lineup at the next UA Department of Medicine Research Seminar Series lectures, Thursday, March 8, noon-1 p.m., in Room 5403, at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson. Save the date on your calendar now...
UA College of Medicine Now among More Than 75 Medical Schools Celebrating Solidarity Day
Faculty, staff, fellows, residents and students gathered in UAHS Plaza at noon, Feb. 16, to honor National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care with a few short speeches, singing by the UA College of Medicine – Tucson chapter of Docappella and a joining of hands. The UA is where it all began following the Jan. 8, 2010, shooting. See the photo gallery…
See Update to Department of Medicine Support Staff Listing
Stephanie Delgado is the new UA Division of Nephrology administrative associate, starting Jan. 29, while Shannon Andrews joined Jan. 2 as a UA Division of Cardiology administrative assistant. Meanwhile, as of Feb. 12, Sharon Bolin moved to a senior program coordinator role for the Vice Chair of Education Office and continues as coordinator of the UA Nephrology Fellowship Program. See the PDF for a full listing of departmental support staff…
Cardiologist Dr. Joe Alpert picked for Valentine’s Day ‘Lo Que Pasa’ Interview
Joseph Alpert, MD, cardiologist with the University of Arizona Division of Cardiology and a UA Sarver Heart member, surrenders to the glare of kleig lights for his Q&A in the latest edition of the UA-@-Work Lo Que Pasa newsletter, posted Feb. 14—Valentine’s Day—2018. His topic Doctorpedia videos in which he has helped recruit local physicians to participate to help educate patients about their medical conditions…
FDA Approval for New Severe Asthma Therapy Advanced by Dr. Bleecker’s Research
Clinical trials led by Dr. Eugene Bleecker, co-chief of the UA Division of Genetics, Genomics and Precision Medicine and co-director of the Division of Pharmacogenomics in the UA Health Sciences Center for Applied Genetics and Genomic Medicine, have lead to U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for a therapy to treat severe asthma involving the medication benralizumab…
Cancer Center Breast Team Receives Prestigious American College of Surgeons’ NAPBC Accreditation
The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers recognizes health-care providers that are dedicated to high standards of care and have ambitious goals for quality improvement.
Guest Lecture featuring Pablo Loarte-Campos, MD
The Division of Nephrology will be hosting Dr. Pablo Loarte-Campos, MD who will be speaking on the topic of "The Possible Role of SGLT-2 Inhibitors in the Treatment of New Onset Diabetes Mellitus after Transplant (NODAT).” The event will be on Friday, February 9 from 8:00-9:00am in UAHS room 6302. Learn more here…
Medicine Grand Rounds, Visiting Professor in Cardiology Asks, ‘Is It Time to Rethink Heart Failure Classification?’
Washington University and Barnes Jewish Hospital Cardiology Chief Dr. Douglas Mann presented the Medicine Grand Rounds, Feb. 7, on the topic, “Recovery of the Failing Heart: Is It Time to Rethink the Classification of Heart Failure?” His address was ahead of his by-invitation-only lecture as the Samuel and Edith Marcus Visiting Professor in Cardiology later that evening at the Doubletree Reid Park Hotel…
DOM Research Seminar Series featuring Dr. Frank C. “Chip” Brosius
A video and photo gallery of Dr. Frank C. Brosius’s seminar on “Abnormal JAK-STAT Signaling in Acute and Chronic Kidney Diseases” are now available for viewing as part of the DOM Research Seminar series. The next lectures in the series are Thu., Feb. 8, noon-1 p.m., in UAHS Room 5403, with speakers, Drs. Jarrod Mosier and Steve Black. Learn more here...
Hours, Agenda Updated for 2nd Annual UA Core Facilities Fair, Feb. 20, at BIO5
The University of Arizona Office of Research, Discovery and Innovation (RDI) has updated the times and agenda for its second annual UA Core Facilities Fair hosted Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the UA BIO5 Institute, Room 103. Hours for the fair now run from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., which includes a networking reception, or mixer, at 4:30 p.m. in the new BioSciences Research Laboratory lobby…
‘Tour of the Heart: How Advances in Imaging Improve Diagnostics and Guide Treatments’ – Feb. 15 in Green Valley
Part of the 2018 free Green Valley Lecture Series, Dr. Raj Janardhanan offers an overview of 3-D echocardiography, coronary CT scans, cardiac MRIs and other imaging advances that give cardiologists powerful images of the heart to help identify heart disorders and enable the patient-care team to plan a best course of treatment...
Solidarity Week 2018 Events Include Mayoral Address, Circle of Hands, Poetry Slam
To honor National Solidarity Day celebrated Feb. 16, dozens of medical students, faculty and staff will join hands and create a human chain representing compassionate patient care. It is a culmination of Solidarity Week, a nationwide movement begun in Tucson after the Jan. 8 mass shooting that promotes patient-centered health care. Don’t miss Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild’s address, Feb. 14, noon, DuVal Auditorium…