Feb. 2, 2026 New study identifies key predictors of PFAS levels in US career firefighters A new study provides vital insights into the factors that influence PFAS body burdens in firefighters. Understanding the predictors of PFAS accumulation is a critical step toward protecting their long-term health.
Jan. 26, 2026 ARPA-H award will fund creation of portable lymphatic imaging scanner A University of Arizona team will research and develop a super-resolution lymphatic imaging system.
Jan. 22, 2026 'Trojan horse' may deliver toxic dose of copper to bacterial colonies, including drug-resistant MRSA infections A team led by Michael D. L. Johnson is developing a compound that can smuggle an antimicrobial drug through bacteria's defensive shields.
Jan. 21, 2026 U of A expert urges for more comprehensive telehealth policy In a Q&A, University of Arizona health law and policy expert Tara Sklar explains why stopgap funding measures for telehealth services – like the one set to expire on Jan. 30 – cannot keep up with the demand of remote health care.
Jan. 7, 2026 Legacy and leadership: One Wildcat's journey from mini grants to medical school From founding student clubs to supporting her peers – and researching improved treatment options in health care – Natalie Rawlings has made a lasting impact during her undergraduate years at the U of A.
Dec. 17, 2025 Confused by the doctor's questionnaire? U of A study suggests it's common A new paper suggests that a widely used questionnaire for triaging mental health symptoms could be giving providers poor data to inform treatment – and that a fix could be as simple as rewriting some of the questions.
Dec. 16, 2025 Famous faces, balanced budgets and big ideas: Top U of A stories of 2025 The University of Arizona was home to countless research discoveries, programmatic successes and other historic milestones throughout 2025.
Dec. 8, 2025 New research links health impacts related to 'forever chemicals' to billions in economic losses A University of Arizona study finds that PFAS contamination imposes annual social costs of at least $8 billion.
Dec. 4, 2025 U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix and Onvida Health announce groundbreaking rural health partnership The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Onvida Health are partnering to launch Arizona's first rural regional medical school branch.
Nov. 17, 2025 Precision Aging Network data release opens new pathways for healthy aging research University of Arizona researchers released the first four years of data from a nationwide study on precision aging, ushering in a new era of discovery for brain health and longevity.
