U of A’s new bachelor’s degree in Medical Device Development and Application starts spring 2026. It’s designed to meet biotech workforce needs with real-world training in medicine, engineering, business and law. More: bit.ly/43M5s0E @UAZMedTucson

The @AZRegents approved a three-year MD program at @UAZMedTucson and @UAZMedPhx. It is designed to meet Arizona’s growing need for primary care doctors by allowing students to graduate and enter residency training a year earlier than traditional programs. bit.ly/45nlgYW

Researchers are using artificial intelligence and wearable technology to improve human health. A collaborative team is developing tools that can predict health changes before symptoms appear. More: bit.ly/4jEyHHh

Researchers at @UAZCancer received a $2.4 million grant from @theNCI grant to develop a noninvasive, confocal microscope to examine nerve endings of cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. More: bit.ly/3Zu22NF @uarizonabme.bsky.social

Researchers at @UAZMedTucson identified a compound that may reverse the progression of HFpEF, a form of heart failure linked to stiff heart muscle. The study, published in Cell Metabolism, showed how sugar byproducts drive the disease. More: bit.ly/3Z44ZUK

Led by a bagpipe and drum corps, @UAZMedPhx Class of 2025, walked in a procession through downtown Phoenix into their convocation ceremony at the Orpheum Theatre on May 12. More photos: bit.ly/45e4viG

@UAZMedTucson proudly graduated over 100 new physicians during its 2025 spring convocation at Centennial Hall. More photos: bit.ly/3SMvcU9

On May 16, @UAZPharmacy celebrated the Class of 2025. More photos: bit.ly/4dreAec

About 200 @UAZPublicHealth graduates celebrated the successful conclusion of their programs in front of family, friends and faculty. More Photos: bit.ly/3YUzs7O

Children on the United States side of the border are four times more likely to develop asthma than those in Mexico. Researchers hope to uncover the reason through the Binational Early Asthma and Microbiome Study, or BEAMS. Learn more: bit.ly/4cByhja

What is drug-to-drug interaction? Todd Vanderah, PhD, director of the U of A Health Sciences Center for Pain & Addiction, explains why you need to understand drug interactions with cannabis. Watch: youtu.be/HK2JSpNZfG0 If you have any questions, always talk to your physician and/or your pharmacist.

Considering talking to your doctor about cannabis? Gain expert advice from Mohab Ibrahim, MD, PhD, medical director of the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction at the University of Arizona Health Sciences. Find out why open communication is key: bit.ly/3xJttYz

Super fun evening at the UA Department of Medicine SOAR Research Forum. So proud of all the Stern Lab trainees presenting! @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social @uazbio5.bsky.social

Rick G. Schnellmann, PhD, dean of the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy and the Howard J. Schaeffer Endowed Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences, received the Career Achievement Award from the Mechanisms Specialty Section of the Society of Toxicology. More: bit.ly/4cVGHly

On April 4, the U of A College of Pharmacy class of 2026 celebrated its transition from academic coursework to advanced clinical training during the annual white coat ceremony at Centennial Hall. More photos: bit.ly/3XUX5N4

The College of Medicine – Tucson’s Comprehensive Education Center (CEC) supports students across all three of the college’s undergraduate programs, helping to meet the health care needs of Arizona and the nation. More: bit.ly/4lvsgZl

Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, testified in front of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs about the need to turn biomedical advances into clinical solutions. Read more in his Q&A: bit.ly/42Dg4OI

Ready or not, AI is here to stay. Health Sciences educators are using AI to enhance learning for today’s students. Learn more: bit.ly/3FzLsVd

Immunotherapy may have potential as prostate cancer treatment, study shows (research by @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social). https://cancerletter.com/clinical-roundup/20250307_11d/

Check out this new #PhysiologyShort featuring Tally M. Largent-Milnes of @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social discussing research into the inhibition of diacylglycerol lipase α-induced blood–brain barrier breach 🧠 📢 📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZE_... 📜 physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/...

@UAZMedTucson and @UAZMedPhx fourth-year medical students ripped open their envelopes at exactly 9 a.m. on March 21 to find out where they were matched for their upcoming residencies in their chosen specialties. More photos: bit.ly/4kHvBnT #Match2025 #MatchDay

Chris Lim, PhD, an assistant professor of environmental health sciences at the @UAZPublicHealth received a $1.2 million grant from the American Cancer Society to evaluate potential links between the neighborhood environment and cancer risk. More: bit.ly/3FBSd90

A special #MatchDay2025 for Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, and Kate Chartrand! Rubin will watch his daughter match into radiology, while Chartrand celebrates her husband ophthalmology match at UC Davis. More: bit.ly/3Y2zgmj @UAZMedTucson @UAZMedPhx

A recent study led by @UAZCCPA member John Streicher, PhD, found that cannabis terpenes may be effective at relieving post-surgical and fibromyalgia pain. The research was published in Pharmacological Reports. More: bit.ly/3DPxQEV

The @AZRegents approved a new Bachelor of Science in Medical Pharmacology and Toxicology degree to be offered through the @UAZPharmacy starting in the fall of 2025. The program directly supports ABOR’s AZ Healthy Tomorrow initiative. More: bit.ly/41wNdeA

An FDA-approved osteoporosis treatment might nudge a mutated protein back into shape and improve heart function, according to a study by @UAZMedTucson researchers. The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. More: bit.ly/3CTEU2U @heshamasadek @UAZHeart

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today, we’re honoring the incredible women at the University of Arizona Health Sciences who are leading groundbreaking research, shaping the future of health care, and inspiring the next generation of female scientists.

For more information, and to apply, go here: chs.arizona.edu/academics/cl... @uarizona.bsky.social @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social /end

Join us and Dr. Donata Vercelli from @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social @uarizona.bsky.social for our next Medical Grand Rounds!

A study from Saver Heart Center shows that a subset of artificial heart patients can regenerate heart muscle. Co-led by Hesham Sadek, MD, PhD, the research could lead to new treatments or even a cure for heart failure. More: bit.ly/4hDv2sI @UAZMedTucson

Soteria is a free and secure data platform that provides U of A Health Sciences researchers a collaborative space to access and analyze vast datasets, accelerating discovery and innovation. Learn more: bit.ly/40TDvCs

U of A PublicHealth has partnered with Tohono O’odham Community College to offer a direct transfer pathway for students. More: bit.ly/3PN3plb

Karen Hastings, MD, PhD, a professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at the @uazmedphx, is researching how neoantigens, which are unique markers on cancer cells, can help the immune system recognize and fight skin cancer. More: bit.ly/4h5ikmI

Research from @UAZPublicHealth shows that PTSD and anxiety are linked to lower levels of anti-Müllerian hormone, a marker of ovarian reserve, among women firefighters. More: bit.ly/40uOtNk

Meet Hope Wollen, a genetic counseling graduate student at the U of A College of Health Sciences. Inspired by her late aunt’s cancer experience, she is focused on helping patients navigate the complexities of genetic testing and health care decisions. bit.ly/4ikoyjz

Silver Darmer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2016. After initially responding well, his cancer metastasized. In 2022, he joined a life-changing clinical trial with Rachna T. Shroff, MD, MS, FASCO, #UAZHealth Cancer Center. Watch: youtu.be/6fJBfvbjxCE

Michael Kuhns, PhD has been named to The Pew Charitable Trusts’ 2024 class of Innovation Fund Investigators. Kuhns is a professor at @UAZMedTucson and the senior scientific advisor for the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies, or CAMI. bit.ly/4iHOi9Y @pewtrusts.bsky.social

Reliving the best moments of 2024. #UAZHealth

The U of A Health Sciences and College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences are collaborating to grow spirulia, a blue-green algae-like microorganism superfood that could provide nutrition to people facing food insecurity while addressing climate change. Watch: youtu.be/7QBlbMuIr3k

A new study finds Native American women may face higher cervical cancer rates due to vaginal microbiome imbalances. Researchers from @UAZCancer and @NAU are partnering with Indigenous communities to uncover solutions. More: bit.ly/423zZXt

U of A Health Sciences 2024: Research on cannabis terpenes for pain relief, the effects of pesticide exposure on stillbirth risks, sleep disruption and migraine, and cancer are among the year’s top news stories. Here are the best news releases of 2024: bit.ly/3ZKFUxM

Top Posts of 2024: #1 #UAZHealth officially broke ground on the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies, or CAMI, which aims to position @PHXBioCore as a hub of cell and gene therapy research, startup activity and corporate engagement. More: bit.ly/3CbbKvt

Top Posts of 2024: #2 Match Day for the @UAZMedTucson and @UAZMedPhx fourth-year medical students. More: bit.ly/3Psy3Aw

Top Posts of 2024: #3 Eddie Vargas, a fourth-year medical student at @UAZMedicine, is dedicated to reducing health disparities. His work with the Primary Prevention Mobile Unit exemplifies his passion for serving underserved communities. More: bit.ly/42Te0k6

Top Posts of 2024: #4 Primary care physicians play a vital role in safeguarding health, promoting preventive care and detecting health issues early. In Arizona, where there’s a critical shortage of doctors, these dedicated professionals are making a real difference. bit.ly/3u0QSDx

Top Posts of 2024: #5 #UAZHealth researchers mentored undergraduate students through the FRONTERA program, where students gained valuable research experience. bit.ly/4gtBEJu