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![[The Van Doorslaer Lab, with staff and mascot pictured here, depends on the whole self to tackle the genomic challenges of HPV cancers.]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/2023-07-14_van_doorslaer_lab_card.jpeg?itok=UNpHXkyf×tamp=1690566309 "The Van Doorslaer Lab, with staff and mascot pictured here, depends on the whole self to tackle the genomic challenges of HPV cancers.")
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]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/2023-07-24_uacc_fasseas_cancer_clinic_card_0.jpeg?itok=zQqEUKiW×tamp=1690564952 "The University of Arizona Cancer Center's Peter & Paula Fasseas Cancer Clinic at the Banner – University Medicine North in Tucson")
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.
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.
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.
A new fellowship program led by UArizona’s Dr. Stephanie Russo Carroll seeks 15 early career researchers in any fields of study from public universities and tribal colleges across Arizona to join the inaugural cohort of Indigenous DataSET Fellows for the 2023-24 academic year.
Among items in new quarterly newsletter from the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine were key findings in two published papers, a ribbon-cutting, fellow graduations and faculty appointments and promotions.
The University of Arizona Cancer Center is now accepting applications for Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research 2023 Medical Research Awards up to $225,000 over three years. They’re due by Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Dr. Rachna Shroff, interim Division of Hematology & Oncology chief at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson and clinical investigations associate director at the UArizona Cancer Center, was named this year's Healio Woman Disruptor of the Year at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting on June 3.
Seven UArizona Health Sciences research teams won funding to advance new products or services addressing significant clinical needs. One studying chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is led by Dr. Julie Ledford, who has joint appointments in the Departments of Medicine and Cellular and Molecular Medicine.
The Cardiology education director at South campus, Dr. Olivia Hung will start the 12-month College of Medicine – Tucson program designed to foster leadership success skills in early, mid-career women faculty in academic medicine and science in July.
![[Older woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a green top and smiling]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/victoria_maizes-card.jpg?itok=l2iNxp2E×tamp=1686094041 "Victoria Maizes, MD")
Dr. Victoria Maizes, executive director, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, received the 2023 Bravewell Distinguished Service Award from the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health, its highest honor.
Dr. Arka Chatterjee was among those included in the 30 in Their 30’s recognition program created by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) for early-career members.
Six faculty members were named full professors and seven associate professors. They fell across seven divisions, five in Hematology & Oncology, two in Nephrology and Pulmonary, and one in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases and General Internal Medicine. Six are on tenure track and five clinical scholars.
The new state-of-the-art Center for Sleep, Circadian Rhythm and Neuroscience Research, which held an open house May 15, is among the most advanced of its kind for sleep medicine studies anywhere.
A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led study found more than 50% of people don’t fully trust AI-powered medical advice, but many put faith in AI if it’s monitored and guided by human touch. Cardiology's Dr. Marvin Slepian was senior author on the paper published May 19 on the topic.
A one-day summit will present the latest research and explore collaborative partnerships designed to find solutions to the challenges and opportunities of healthy aging. Drs. Mindy Fain and Esther Sternberg, from the Department of Medicine, are among the speakers participating.
Culinary health fundraiser for Gastroenterology Division to feature executive chef David Sullivan, Gastroenterology Chief Dr. Juanita Merchant, Center on Aging Co-Director Dr. Mindy Fain, and Dr. David Lieberman, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and former Food Network host. Sign up now for this unique cooking demonstration on the nexus of diet and health.
Tours of the Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research’s new location will be offered during a ribbon-cutting and open house May 15.
Second-year resident Dr. Pallabi Shrestha, of the University of Arizona Internal Medicine Residency Program in Tucson, takes first place at Arizona Medical Association Annual Meeting in Phoenix.
University of Arizona Health Sciences has come a long way since the College of Medicine's founding in 1967 and is uniquely poised to help address Arizona's long-term health care needs, President Robert C. Robbins said in a presentation to the Arizona Board of Regents.