Jan. 16, 2024 Study shows genetically modified pluripotent stem cells may evade immunological rejection after transplantation Researchers from University of Arizona Health Sciences are one step closer to solving one of the biggest barriers to regenerative medicine: immunological rejection by the recipient.
Jan. 4, 2024 $1M gift to Wildcat Philanthropic Seed Fund will help fuel UArizona ventures An anonymous donor's transformational contribution will support impactful innovation and startups that result from the work of university faculty, staff and students.
Dec. 12, 2023 Two UArizona faculty elected to the National Academy of Inventors Douglas Loy and Wolfgang Fink, both in the College of Engineering, have made substantial contributions to academia and created inventions that have impacted many fields.
Oct. 2, 2023 Student-faculty team of inventors devises tools to address orthopedic challenges The startup Ancerix is working to commercialize much-needed instruments for surgical hardware removal. The team worked with Tech Launch Arizona to file patents and license its intellectual property.
Sept. 19, 2023 University of Arizona ranks 22 on list of top 100 U.S. universities granted utility patents The University of Arizona ranked No. 22 among the top U.S. universities granted utility patents in 2022, according to a list published by the National Academy of Inventors.
Sept. 14, 2023 UArizona Cancer Center researchers discover iron-targeting approaches to halt proliferation of cancer cells The new molecules exploit the iron dependency of malignant cells and could lead to the development of new anticancer drugs.
March 6, 2023 Student-built satellite uses 'beach ball' for an antenna CatSat is a small satellite carrying a new communications concept – an inflatable antenna – into space. Led by UArizona students and supported by engineers from local aerospace companies, the project offers students a rare chance to get hands-on experience with spaceflight technology.
Dec. 8, 2022 UArizona nutrition expert named to National Academy of Inventors Floyd "Ski" Chilton, a professor of nutritional sciences and director of the university's Center for Precision Nutrition and Wellness, has received the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors.
Nov. 17, 2022 Researchers develop drug to treat Alzheimer's disease in Down syndrome patients Research on the drug, known as DYR533, was conducted at the the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy and BIO5 Institute, in partnership with the Biodesign Institute in Phoenix.
Oct. 25, 2022 UArizona researchers develop 'Goldilocks drug' to treat triple-negative breast cancer Triple-negative breast cancer accounts for about 10 to 15% of all breast cancers. Researchers have developed a drug they hope can treat it with little to no toxic side effects.
