Dec. 20, 2024 Sarver Heart Center receives $2M in gifts toward founding of cardiovascular research institute Donations from longtime U of A supporters Ginny L. Clements and Tom Rogers pave the way for a new institute, the first of its kind in the Southwest, at the Sarver Heart Center.
Dec. 18, 2024 New leadership, interstellar discoveries, dogs to the rescue: Top 10 U of A stories of 2024 From canine companionship to intergalactic intrigue, U of A research, scholarship and expertise generated news around the world in 2024.
Nov. 21, 2024 Study identifies potential new drug for Parkinson's-related cognitive decline, dementia A tiny protein called PNA5 appears to have a protective effect on brain cells, which could lead to treatments for the cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's disease and related disorders.
Nov. 19, 2024 U of A center blends training and tradition to support health care providers in Native American communities The 7 Generations American Indian and Alaska Native Behavioral Health Center of Excellence provides training and resources for behavioral health care providers.
Oct. 30, 2024 U of A Health Sciences breaks ground on the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies The center, known as CAMI, will help accelerate the development of new strategies to diagnose, prevent and treat cancers, infectious diseases and autoimmune conditions.
Oct. 30, 2024 The science behind nature's blood seekers From bed bugs to vampire bats, the world is full of creatures that want to suck your blood. U of A experts explain the feeding mechanisms of commonly encountered blood-sucking animals and insects.
Oct. 22, 2024 Clinical study confirms tissue stiffening in breast cancer can drive metastasis Spanish researchers evaluated tissues for fibrosis using MeCo Score, a diagnostic tool invented at the University of Arizona.
Oct. 21, 2024 U of A researchers to study how family dynamics impact mental health of Latinx LGBTQ youth The five-year project will work with families in Arizona and Florida to develop new, culturally informed tools to support interventions.
Oct. 1, 2024 Tucson Humanities Festival will explore well-being The College of Humanities will celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with its 15th annual festival, featuring talks and activities that examine the overlap between medicine and the humanities.
Sept. 18, 2024 U of A project addresses loneliness in older adults living in border and rural communities Associate professor Ada M. Wilkinson-Lee is partnering with border and rural communities in Arizona to help them overcome the health impacts of social isolation.
