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[Tuba City Regional Health Care Nurses and doctors working in a tent set up for COVID-19 testing.]

Aegis Consortium funds research aimed at reducing the threat of future pandemics
September 13, 2023

The Aegis Consortium awarded seed funding to eight projects, including one led by Integrative Medicine’s Dr. Esther Sternberg, that align with the UArizona Health Sciences center’s mission to create a pandemic-free future.

[Faces of 11 women from the Department of Medicine who were among winners of the 2023 Women In Medicine & Science Torchbearer Awards]

11 DOM physicians win Women in Medicine & Science Torchbearer Awards
September 11, 2023

Nearly a dozen women faculty in the Department of Medicine were chosen to be recognized with the inaugural WIMS Torchbearer Awards during Women in Medicine Month. Nine are from the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine.

Image of spoons with various spices in yellow, orange, green, red... with "Docs in the Kitchen" overlayed on it

Docs in the Kitchen tackle low-salt diets at next culinary event, Sept. 30
August 29, 2023

Docs in the Kitchen say low-salt diets, such as those required by chronic kidney disease patients, don’t have to be bland. Join Gastroenterology Chief Dr. Juanita Merchant and nephrologist Dr. Amy Sussman for the next gastro-dietary event, Saturday, Sept. 30, at Hacienda at the River.

Sleep research center garners design award from engineering journal
August 24, 2023

National journal Engineering News Record has named the Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research winner of the Award of Merit as the Best Small Project in the Southwest for 2023. It and three other UArizona awards will be presented at a Phoenix luncheon in October.

John Galgiani, MD, director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, was a driving force behind the establishment of the center in 1996.

Dr. John Galgiani to receive lifetime achievement award
August 18, 2023

John Galgiani, MD, director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence and a professor in the Department of Medicine's Division of Infectious Diseases, will receive the AZBio Pioneer Award, which recognizes his career accomplishments, Sept. 27 at a ceremony in Phoenix.

Pictured in the Dermatology physician offices are David Chen, MD, Division of Facial Plasic & Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology, Gerald Goldberg, MD, a professor and laser surgery global expert in the Division of Dermatology and Department of Pediatrics, and Rebecca Thiede, MD, associate program director, Advanced Dermatology Residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.

Photo Gallery: Dermatology open house unveils ‘Multispecialty Laser & Aesthetics Program’
August 11, 2023

Open house showcases new services available for those suffering from a variety of dermatological needs as well as training the next generation of physicians on the most advanced laser modalities that offer less pain and faster recovery.

Banner – University Medicine offers AI enhanced colonoscopy screenings
August 9, 2023

The GI Genius Intelligent Endoscopy Module improves colorectal cancer detection by nearly 50%, says Dr. Avin Aggarwal, Banner – UMC South Endoscopy Services medical director.

(From left) Jennifer Bea, PhD, and Cynthia Thomson, PhD, RD, lead “Student Transformative Experiences to Progress Undergraduate and Graduate Professionals,” or “STEP-UP,” a 10-week, full-time summer program aimed at motivating students to pursue a career in cancer prevention science.

Research grant helps expand cancer prevention and control workforce
August 8, 2023

A $1.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute will help University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers Drs. Jennifer Bea and Cynthia Thomson establish a training program geared to introduce students to prevention science careers.

Dr. David Alberts: A legacy of encouragement, innovation and scientific rigor
August 4, 2023

Dr. Alberts, who passed away July 29 at age 83, not only assisted in creating the Arizona Cancer Center in 1976, but also developed the center’s Cancer Prevention and Control Program into one of the top programs in the U.S.

Images of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson

Banner – UMC Tucson ranked tops in Southern Arizona again
August 3, 2023

After being displaced for two years as Tucson’s best hospital, Banner Health’s flagship hospital in Southern Arizona is once again No. 1 in the region and No. 2 in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings.

Images of Banner – University Medical Center South

Banner – UMC South earns Lown national honor roll status
July 28, 2023

Banner Health’s two University of Arizona-affiliated academic medical centers in Tucson earned No. 1 and No. 2 socially responsible ranking within the state.

Urgent Care data show Valley fever season has begun in Arizona
July 27, 2023

To increase chances of receiving proper care, people with pneumonia symptoms should ask to be tested for Valley fever, says Dr. John Galgiani, an infectious diseases professor and Valley Fever Center for Excellence director at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson.

Banner – University Medicine Tucson Dermatology offices at 7165 N. Pima Canyon Dr. in Tucson

Dermatology to host open house for new Multispecialty Laser and Aesthetics Program
July 24, 2023

An open house Tuesday, July 25, will showcase advanced technology and technical skills for trainees as well as translational research opportunities across the university. Service will be largest in state.

[The Van Doorslaer Lab, with staff and mascot pictured here, depends on the whole self to tackle the genomic challenges of HPV cancers.]

New co-leader selected for Cancer Biology Program
July 24, 2023

Dr. Koenraad Van Doorslaer is the new co-leader for the Cancer Biology Program at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, working alongside current co-leader, Dr. Nathan Ellis, and filling the role of outgoing co-leader, Dr. Cynthia Miranti.

[The University of Arizona Cancer Center's Peter & Paula Fasseas Cancer Clinic at the Banner – University Medicine North in Tucson]

Charles Hsu, MD, named UArizona Cancer Center medical director of clinical trials office
July 24, 2023

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson radiation oncology associate professor Dr. Charles Hsu is now medical director of the UArizona Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office, replacing Dr. Rachna Shroff, interim chief, Division of Hematology & Oncology.

Scissor wielders Naphtali Kahl, RN (in white coat), and Brittany Davis, RN (right), director associate director of cardiology services at Banner – University Medical Center South, cut the ribbon to reopen the cardiac cath lab, which was renovated over the past year.

Cardiac Cath Lab reopens as retooled, larger operation at South campus
July 13, 2023

Ribbon-cutting ceremony July 10 celebrates completion of renovations.

Image of Jennifer Plitt, MD, and her two children.

Drs. Jenn Plitt and Julia Cremer return to Tucson
July 12, 2023

Two new physicians in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine bring experience in geriatrics, palliative and emergency medicine to their UArizona posts.

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Call for proposals: Cancer Center Team Science Award
July 11, 2023

The University of Arizona Cancer Center is now accepting applications on a rolling basis for its Team Science Award for up to $200,000. Complete the application via Arizona Cultivate.