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November 14, 2017
National Jewish Health and the University of Arizona bring proven programs to assist underserved population
November 9, 2017
UA Division of Cardiology professor and UA Sarver Heart Center member Kwan S. Lee, MD, was elected president of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Arizona State Chapter and will serve as president-elect until his term (2019-2022) begins in April 2019, when he’ll also represent the state on the ACC Board of Governors. Read also about his blog posts from TCT 2017, Oct. 29-Nov 2, in Denver…
November 8, 2017
The grant will continue UA researchers’ investigation of the benefits and harms of selenium supplementation, which could clarify conflicting information about colorectal cancer and diabetes risk in certain populations.
November 7, 2017
The Banner – UMC medical director for non-invasive cardiac imaging gives several talks at Indian conference, presents at grand rounds at colleges in India, Kentucky, has chapter published on TEE in Textbook of Echocardiography and participates as co-author of national update of U.S. contrast echocardiography guidelines…
November 7, 2017
University of Arizona dermatologist Dr. Vivian Shi completed a medical mission to Chiapas, Mexico, this past summer, accompanying a five-person team made up mostly of clinicians working at Clinica Amistad—a free health clinic that opened in March 2003 and serves Tucson’s low-income uninsured community. She said the trip was inspirational and looks forward to returning…
November 7, 2017
The Yuma community is invited to a free lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 15, to learn about inflammation and its role in health.
November 7, 2017
At the world’s largest conference and expo for design-related industry professionals, UAIPW Director Esther Sternberg, MD, and the U.S. General Services Administration will discuss findings of their Wellbuilt for Wellbeing study, which have the potential to positively impact the health of millions of office workers and the cost of lost time due to workplace-related illnesses.
November 6, 2017
The University of Arizona has licensed a drug that aims to shorten the lives of cancer cells to startup Reglagene. The technology, a drug therapy invented at the UA College of Pharmacy and UA BIO5 Institute by Drs. Laurence Hurley and Vijay Gokhale, has proven effective in shortening the lives of target cells, essentially inducing cancer cells to grow old and die…
November 6, 2017
The Center for Applied NanoBioscience and Medicine is doing its part to protect the health of astronauts on long-duration missions, including NASA's Journey to Mars.
November 6, 2017
Reducing cardiovascular disease and complications among Hispanic diabetes patients in Arizona is the focus of a new research project for Tomas Nuño, PhD, assistant professor of public health practice and translational research at the UA Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health – Phoenix and the Department of Emergency Medicine at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson
November 3, 2017
Lung cancer patients are more likely to experience depression, lower quality of life and reduced engagement in care. A UA Cancer Center team will test the effectiveness of a contextual cognitive-behavioral treatment in promoting coping tools to lung cancer patients.
October 31, 2017
The Academy of Medical Education Scholars at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson announced that the application deadline for the fall cycle of travel grants will be Friday, Dec. 1, for faculty, staff and trainees to present on their medical education research. Requests will be considered up to $750. Reimbursements must be filed within 90 days of travel. A dozen or more applications are expected to be approved…
October 30, 2017
Genistein, a major compound in soy foods, might aid in the proper functioning of a gene that can malfunction to cause breast cancer. A UA Cancer Center team is exploring genistein's potential to treat a form of breast cancer and help prevent the disease.
October 27, 2017
Save the date for the 2017 Annual Cardiovascular Disease Research Fair, hosted Wednesday, Nov. 29, 4-6:30 p.m., in Kiewit Auditorium, by the UA Sarver Heart Center and UA Division of Cardiology. The “speed-dating” format allows fellows, residents, post-docs and students a chance to speak with multiple researchers, learn about studies they may want to work on and further develop relationships with potential mentors…
October 26, 2017
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded two patents to the UA based on the team’s novel approach to treating diseases causing memory loss and cognitive impairment.
October 26, 2017
Banner – University Medical Center and the University of Arizona Department of Surgery at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson are pleased to introduce two new surgeons to Southern Arizona this fall.
October 25, 2017
Eleven of 36 awards presented at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson’s 38th Annual Faculty Teaching Awards and the Vernon & Virginia Furrow Awards went to faculty and housestaff in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Amy Sussman took four and Dr. John Bloom took two, including the Basic Science Educator of the Year Lifetime Award that came with an honorary chair…
October 25, 2017
As well as previously announced Laureate Award and Researcher of the Year and Med Student of the Year awards for the UA Department of Medicine, four physicians in the UA Internal Medicine Residency Programs won prizes in the case report and research poster competitions—Drs. Francisco Mora, Marlena Szewczyk, Sara Sari and Thomas Hanzlik. See photos and who else competed…
October 25, 2017
An exclusive opportunity to visit one-on-one with University of Arizona Arthritis Center faculty, physicians and scientists to learn about cutting-edge research being conducted at the center.
October 23, 2017
Couldn’t make it to the Innovations & Inventions Research Fair, Oct. 18? No worries. See the photo gallery from the inaugural event hosted as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. A number of presenters represented the Department of Medicine on everything from asthma to cancer to diabetes research…