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[Jay Wesley Smith, MD]
Former COM-T vice dean, DOM division chief, residency program director dies

Dr. Jay Wesley Smith, who served at the college from 1970-1999 as a professor of medicine, General Internal Medicine section chief, Internal Medicine Residency Program director and College of Medicine – Tucson vice dean for academic affairs, died Feb. 2 in Tucson at age 87.
[Video screenshot for “Expert Insights: Why Study Insulin Resistance?” by the UArizona Health Sciences]
Dr. Dawn Coletta featured in Health Sciences video on insulin resistance

The diabetes researcher in the Division of Endocrinology and Center for Disparities in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism talks about the importance of studying insulin resistance to advance patient treatment in “Expert Insights” video featured in UArizona HealthSciences Connect newsletter.
[Hesham Sadek, MD, PhD]
UTSW’s Dr. Hesham Sadek starts May 1 as cardiology chief, Sarver Heart Center director

The J. Fred Schoellkopf Jr. Endowed Chair in Cardiology, associate director of the Center for Regenerative Science and Medicine, and professor of medicine, biophysics and molecular biology at Dallas’ UT Southwestern Medical Center will bring a big research portfolio and dynamism to UArizona.
[Infographic illustrating National Institutes of Health funding per the Blue Ridge rankings for the UArizona Health Sciences in 2023]
NIH funding increases lead to impressive performance in Blue Ridge rankings

Five colleges increased their National Institutes of Health research funding in 2022-2023, leading to higher rankings for some by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. See how Department of Medicine researchers placed over 15 years in the rankings.
[Portrait of John Galgiani, MD, in a lush Sonoran desert location]
Leading Valley fever expert shares ‘state-of-the-art’ knowledge about fungal disease

John Galgiani, MD, a professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson and director of the college’s Valley Fever Center for Excellence, was recognized for his expertise by the New England Journal of Medicine.
[Dr. James Liao presenting 02.09.24 on ‘Rho-associated Kinase (ROCK) as a Therapeutic Target for Fibrotic Diseases’ at Friday Frontiers in Biomedical Science seminar at University of Arizona’s BIO5 Institute.]
Friday Frontiers seminar features DOM Chair Dr. Liao, new Neurosurgery chair

Dr. James Liao, chair of the Department of Medicine, and Department of Neurosurgery Chair Dr. Julie Pilitsis, headline biomedical science seminar series at BIO5 Institute. See the video as well as a mini-photo gallery.
[Banner image for Translational Medicine Symposium hosted 3.22.2024 by UArizona College of Medicine - Tucson]
Translational Medicine Symposium research poster competition submissions due Feb. 22

Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from biomedical disciplines across the UArizona Health Sciences can submit research abstracts to the Research Poster Competition of the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Translational Medicine Symposium to be held March 22 in the HSIB Forum.
[Two researchers in lab coats are in separate portraits side-by-side. The person on the left has dark, short hair parted to the side and the person on the right has long, straight dark hair and turquoise beaded necklace.]
Researchers discover innovative new treatment approach for multiple myeloma

Through a collaborative study, University of Arizona and USC cancer researchers showed combining several cancer therapies created an effective immune response for patients experiencing relapse or resistance of multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.
[Collage image of Jarrod Mosier, MD, named Vice Chair for Research in Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson]
Dr. Mosier Named Department of Emergency Medicine’s Vice Chair of Research

The assistant program director for the Critical Care Medicine Track in the Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship in the Department of Medicine’s Pulmonary division is the second ever vice chair appointment in the Department of Emergency Medicine.
[James E. Dalen, MD, MPH, ScD, with his wife, Priscilla]
A loss in the family for UArizona Health Sciences, Colleges of Medicine, Public Health

The College of Medicine – Tucson's sixth dean, Dr. James E. Dalen, died Jan. 16. Long-time DOM and other colleagues note his contributions in a golden era for the college and UArizona Health Sciences, of which he also was vice president. Memorial service set for Mon., Jan. 29, 1 p.m., Vistoso Funeral Home, Oro Valley.
[Man wearing white coat stands pointing at a screen. A woman with long blonde hair sits at a desk in front of the computer screen the man is pointing at.]
Top 10 Health Sciences Connect stories of 2023

A new café for the HSIB; resources and tips for staying safe on campus; and five Health Sciences faculty profiles were among your favorite stories. Department of Medicine faculty mentioned in stories include Drs. Sairam Parthasarathy, Rachna Shroff, Marvin Slepian and Purnima Madhivanan.
[Photo of John N. Galgiani, MD, an infectious diseases professor at the UArizona Colleges of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix, at the Valley Fever Center for Excellence that he directs.]
COVID-19, CAMI and a new college: UArizona Health Sciences’ top 10 news releases of 2023

UArizona Health Sciences faculty – including the Department of Medicine’s Dr. John Galgiani, director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence – made impactful contributions to health care and advanced major projects that are building a healthier future for Arizona and beyond.
[Division of Gastroenterology staff at holiday photo booth they're hosting Dec. 20-21, 2023, at University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson]
Selfies anyone? GI division hosting holiday photo booth, Dec. 20-21

In the spirit of the season, the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology invites all comers to join them in the hallway outside their office (COM-T Room 6402) to shoot selfies of themselves and colleagues at their 2023 GI Holiday Photo Booth display Dec. 20 and Dec. 21, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
[Portrait of Dr. Marvin J. Slepian wearing a white medical coat and tie.]
Dr. Marvin Slepian appointed to federal patent advisory committee

Dr. Slepian, Regents Professor in the Division of Cardiology and Sarver Heart Center member at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, will serve on the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office’s Patent Public Advisory Committee through 2026.
[Banner Alzheimer's Institute in Tucson]
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute offers provider training, mentoring in dementia care

‘Tele-mentoring’ coaches Arizona health pros in top-quality Alzheimer’s treatment in free virtual course starting in January 2024.
[Department of Medicine logo with block A for the University of Arizona]
DOM administration undergoes division clinical leadership update

A shuffle of clinical associate directors reflects better management of divisions from Cardiology to Rheumatology, with a new associate director, Monica Rodriguez, joining the team in November.
[College of Medicine – Tucson Veterans Day flag-raising and blessing ceremony, Nov. 9, at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson.]
Flag-raising ceremony part of Veterans Day honors

A group of people gathered at the Banner – University Medical Center Tucson’s main entrance Thursday, Nov. 9, for a flag-raising and blessing ceremony in recognition of Veterans Day. See mini-photo gallery of event and things to do this weekend.
[Janko Ž. Nikolich, MD, PhD, professor and head of the Department of Immunobiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson]
Immune rejuvenation could pave the way for healthier aging

As part of a long-running research program to develop strategies for “rejuvenating” the aging immune system, the National Institute on Aging has awarded a $13.1 million grant to a team of investigators across the country led by Dr. Janko Ž. Nikolich, a professor of medicine, Center on Aging co-director and head of the Department of Immunobiology.
[Composite image of photo headshots of University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson students accepted into the UArizona Health Sciences Primary Care Scholarship Program]
Photo Gallery: 2023 Primary Care Physician Scholarship recipients

Twenty-five aspiring physicians—14 students in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson and 11 in the College of Medicine – Phoenix—are the latest to benefit from the UArizona Health Sciences Primary Care Physician Scholarship Program.
2023 Women of Impact Award winners from University of Arizona Health Sciences
Six Health Sciences faculty named 2023 Women of Impact

Six women from the University of Arizona Health Sciences, including GI Division Chief Dr. Juanita Merchant, received UArizona Women of Impact Awards from the office of Research, Innovation and Impact on Oct. 20. Thirty female faculty and staff members from across campus were honored.
[Older woman with gray hair is hugged by younger woman while they're outside along walking pathway (Getty Images)]
Healthy Dose Blog: Empowering loved ones – conquering the fear of falling

Chris Childers, PT, PhD, founding director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the College of Medicine – Tucson, shares insights on the fear of falling among older adults, including the importance of physical activity and support from loved ones in overcoming it.
[Dark, curly haired woman wearing maroon blouse stands in front of desert scene with hand on hip]
Dr. Rachna Shroff selected to lead Hematology and Oncology Division

Having served as interim chief of the division at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson and UArizona Cancer Center since early 2022, the specialist in pancreatic and hepatobiliary cancers hits ground running to realize the division’s full potential.
[Photo of an older white man wearing a doctor's white coat on a yellow background with the words: Celebrating 20 Years of Impact - AZBIOAWARDS]
Dr. John Galgiani receives AZBio Pioneer Award for Life Achievement

The infectious diseases professor and Valley Fever Center for Excellence director recognized for a nearly 50-year career fighting this fungal disease endemic to Arizona and Southwest. See mini-photo gallery from ceremony and day's events.
[Rachna T. Shroff, MD]
Dr. Rachna Shroff named ASCO Woman Disruptor of the Year

Dr. Rachna Shroff got a new moniker earlier this year as “Woman Disruptor of the Year” by the Healio website during the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting this summer.
Future primary care doctors receive scholarships for medical school

Twenty-five medical College of Medicine – Tucson and Phoenix students are the newest recipients of scholarships through the University of Arizona Health Sciences Primary Care Physician Scholarship Program.

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