U of A researcher M. Maya Kaelberer received a $1.5 million NIH New Innovator Award to study how maternal diet shapes offspring food preferences by exploring how gut-brain signals through cells called neuropods form “nutritional memory.” More: tinyurl.com/bdfkunez

Congratulations to Joaquin Ruiz, Biosphere 2 director. He has been named chevalier in the French National Order of Merit, recognizing his leadership in science and his impact on global environmental research. More: tinyurl.com/3kywfudp

At Biosphere 2, a researcher lived for two weeks inside the Space Analog for the Moon and Mars, sharing air with 144 dwarf pea plants. The experiment measured how humanity might one day live and breathe beyond Earth. More: tinyurl.com/4xvy6au4

The U of A Superfund Research Center received a $14.8 million renewal grant from NIEHS. This funds new research into how toxic mine dust and fungal spores affect lung health in mining communities across the Arizona-Sonora border. More: tinyurl.com/35tj2ynr @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social

Countdown clock in @stewardobservatory.bsky.social for our NASA Pandora Space Telescope: T-60 days!! Our team is getting ready for the launch of this incredibly exciting mission to explore worlds beyond the Solar System! #exoplanets @uazresearch.bsky.social @uarizonalpl.bsky.social

A new refuge for the endangered Sonoyta pupfish has been established at the @uarizona.bsky.social’s Biosphere 2, where 48 fish were released into a custom desert stream to protect the species and support student research. More: tinyurl.com/47xf65uy

Welcome Linda Bixby, the University of Arizona’s new chief research partnerships officer. A national leader in innovation and cross-sector collaboration, Bixby will guide efforts to expand partnerships that accelerate research and real-world impact. More: tinyurl.com/ynz46xnf

A U of A College of Medicine - Tucson preclinical study led by Jennifer Stern finds glucagon, a hormone long known for its role in metabolism, is crucial for the benefits of calorie restriction and may help slow the aging process. More: tinyurl.com/35ya63zj

Dr. Jason A. Wertheim has been appointed associate vice president for research and partnerships – health research at @uarizona.bsky.social . He will lead health research initiatives and partnerships in AI-driven care and precision medicine. More: tinyurl.com/559n8ry9

Congratulations! Three U of A faculty have been honored by the AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association). Justin Starren was named a distinguished fellow. Jose Fernando Florez-Arango and Vignesh Subbian were elected as fellows. More: tinyurl.com/29bruh6w

U of A researchers used AI to model skin cancer and identify tumor proteins that could trigger strong immune attacks. The work could guide personalized cancer vaccines. More: tinyurl.com/2s4k89yb @uazcancercenter.bsky.social @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social

The U of A Office of Research and Partnerships has launched Convergence Point, a newsletter connecting our research community through stories of discovery and collaboration. ✔️ Read: tinyurl.com/ejf62x5a ✔️ Subscribe: tinyurl.com/t48s8uys

A new planetarium dome show has gone global! More than 100 planetariums have downloaded “Big Questions: Astrobiology,” which focuses on the University of Arizona’s role in pursuing answers to the questions of the universe. More: tinyurl.com/48c2ff3k @azastrobiology.bsky.social

A University of Arizona study reveals that Tucson's aquifer has dropped more due to human pumping since the 1940s than from natural climate changes over the past 20,000 years. More: tinyurl.com/ywzfbjwd

Meet Karletta Chief, Diné hydrologist and director of the Indigenous Resilience Center. She’s been named the first recipient of the Agnese Nelms Haury Endowed Professorship in Indigenous Resilience for her work in climate, justice and Indigenous research. More: tinyurl.com/yxxchxex

A U of A research team will receive nearly $2.7 million from the NIH’s Common Fund Venture Program to advance next-generation imaging technologies that allow deeper, clearer views inside the body without the need for invasive procedures. More: tinyurl.com/bdctxjnc @uazcancercenter.bsky.social

A $6.5M NCI Outstanding Investigator Award to Dr. Dan Theodorescu at the @uazcancercenter.bsky.social will advance research into why losing the Y chromosome can make some cancers more aggressive and uncover treatment targets. Read more: tinyurl.com/4b6a9tdr

An asteroid impact 4.3 billion years ago formed the Moon’s largest and oldest crater: the South Pole-Aitken basin. New research led by U of A scientist Jeffrey Andrews-Hanna reveals the impact also left a unique radioactive signature. More: tinyurl.com/3xcurvnx

The U of A ranks No. 1 in the Southwest and among the top 25 U.S. public universities in Times Higher Education’s 2026 World University Rankings, placing in the top 7% globally for excellence in research, teaching and industry impact. More: bit.ly/46L96cB

University of Arizona researchers launched the Heat and Health Resilience Innovation Consortium to protect vulnerable populations from extreme heat. More: tinyurl.com/3wabkt82

At the U of A’s Biosphere 2, scientists are studying how microbes and plants transform volcanic rock into living soil. The Big Idea Challenge research could guide both Earth’s sustainability and the future of life on Mars. More: tinyurl.com/5h6t4rc8

New U of A-led research uses tree-ring drought records to create the first-ever 1,000-year climate reconstruction of summer jet stream patterns across the entire Northern Hemisphere. More: tinyurl.com/uhvk42fh

Big news for the University of Arizona and BIO5! 👏 Researchers & community leaders gathered to celebrate the installation of two of the most advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems available today! More: bio5.org/news/univers... @uazresearch.bsky.social @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social

A drug used to treat anemia might hold the key to better nerve healing. U of A researchers found that erythropoietin speeds up recovery from nerve crush injuries in mice by helping cells clean up damage and rebuild protective coverings. More: tinyurl.com/2tyh6sn7

Farm workers in extreme heat are facing more than dehydration. U of A researchers studied a group of farm workers over a summer and found that high levels of arsenic, cadmium and chromium in the urine were linked to increased signs of kidney injury. More: tinyurl.com/3w66cye5

Beth Meyerson (@bethmeyerson.bsky.social) is leading a national clinical trial to improve methadone treatment quality. By reducing clinic staff stress, the study aims to boost patient retention and expand access to life-saving care. More: tinyurl.com/bzfd5eyv

A @uazcancercenter.bsky.social researcher received a $1.7M grant to continue the Convergent Science Virtual Cancer Center, with the University of Southern California, training researchers to address cancer risks in military communities. More: tinyurl.com/4nsxvp9r

The @uarizona.bsky.social and the @unm.edu received a seven-year, $43.6 million federal grant to fund a broad range of research programs aimed at improving the health of people living in Arizona and New Mexico, while also training the next generation of scientists and staff. tinyurl.com/3s22mdxm

Astronomers captured the first image of a growing planet clearing a gap in a young star’s disk. The discovery, of WISPIT 2b, was led by @uarizona.bsky.social astronomer Laird Close using the MagAO-X system. Read more from SPACE.com: tinyurl.com/6b5wwffx

A new study using fire-scarred trees and data collected by University of Arizona tree-ring researchers has documented extensive fire management practices by Western Apache people that significantly reduced the climate's influence on fire activity across their homeland. More: tinyurl.com/6x26dh2e

A drug that helps people with MS walk may also help bones heal faster. Researchers U of A College of Medicine - Tucson, found 4-aminopyridine sped up fracture repair in mice by enhancing bone-forming gene activity and boosting BMP2 production. More: tinyurl.com/ye25at5e

Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, director of the Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research, is putting sleep at the center of health care, from peer support programs to wearable tech and AI, to improve how we sleep and live. More: tinyurl.com/2s3nwuym

Researchers at @uarizona.bsky.social modified the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel to more effectively target breast and pancreatic cancer tumors in preclinical models while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. Published in Nature Cancer. More: tinyurl.com/mry24k4r @uazcancercenter.bsky.social

A new study shows a “gut sense” that connects the colon to the brain. A team co-led by M. Maya Kaelberer, PhD, found that neuropod cells detect bacterial fragments and signal the brain when food is present, helping regulate appetite. More: tinyurl.com/mvv3y79b

Krishna Muralidharan, PhD, has been named director of the @uarizona.bsky.social Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing. He will lead advanced research and workforce efforts focused on integrated photonics, co-packaged optics and campus-wide collaboration. More: tinyurl.com/2hvu7deh

U of A researchers received a $3 million @NIH grant to study whether low levels of a lung protein called CC16 can predict who will develop early chronic obstructive pulmonary disease decades before symptoms appear. More: tinyurl.com/2wb85xtt

Cooperative Extension is helping ranchers keep rangelands healthy & operations profitable w/ science-based strategies! From vegetation tracking & shared data to testing GPS-enabled virtual fencing, this research supports sustainable, resilient ranching: extension.arizona.edu/news/univers...

CAPLA researchers teamed up with South32’s Hermosa mine on a $300K study to assess local infrastructure, housing, economic & environmental needs. With $1M pledged for improvements, they’re crafting a plan for biodiversity, clean energy & sustainable mining: capla.arizona.edu/studio/unive...

U of A broke records for innovation in FY25! Tech Launch Arizona saw 324 inventions, 94 patents & 86 licenses. With 13 new startups & 80+ student ventures launched, U of A is driving big ideas in tech, energy, AI & beyond. Learn more about these impactful inventions: news.arizona.edu/news/u-again...

U of A grad student Hannah Vu is creating AI models that use smartphone data, like sleep, activity and communication patterns, to detect early signs of mental health challenges. The goal is to deliver personalized interventions and expand access to timely support: news.arizona.edu/news/can-ai-...

Community leaders Czarina and Humberto Lopez are donating $3M to the U of A Sarver Heart Center to create a cardiovascular research endowment. The gift fuels advances in heart health and supports plans for a $75M heart institute with Banner: news.arizona.edu/news/czarina...

U of A received a $2.8M NIH grant to study how phthalates, chemicals found in plastics & personal care products, affect women’s fertility. The project will examine how these compounds disrupt ovarian metabolism, aiming to develop ways to prevent/reverse infertility: news.arizona.edu/news/nih-awa...

Through interdisciplinary collaboration, U of A helped shape a new NASEMS report on team science! The Big Idea Challenge is highlighted as a national model for advancing cross-disciplinary research with real-world impact: research.arizona.edu/news/univers...

AI is transforming health care, water, agriculture and more. U of A researchers are leading the way. In a new opinion piece, Tomás Díaz de la Rubia & David Ebert explore how smart infrastructure can power research, resilience and prosperity across Arizona. tucson.com/opinion/colu...

U of A is teaming up with Leonardo Electronics to support the path to commercialization for fusion energy. The goal is to create an ecosystem for developing new tech, training a skilled workforce and accelerating the availability of clean, abundant energy: research.arizona.edu/news/u-indus...

6 U of A-CNRS research teams are tackling climate, health challenges & more through France-Arizona Institute partnerships. With student exchanges & joint work at Biosphere 2 & France’s Ecotron, this is a global sustainability effort: research.arizona.edu/news/new-tea...

Just north Tucson, Biosphere 2 has grown from a ’90s oddity into a cutting-edge U of A climate lab! Today, researchers are studying how ecosystems respond to stressors such as coral bleaching and drought. See photos and learn more in this AZPM feature: www.npr.org/2025/07/07/n...

Health Sciences received $10.4M from PCORI to lead a study on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in people with Down syndrome, who face it at higher rates. The trial will test tailored therapies in 200 participants across the country to improve quality of life: healthsciences.arizona.edu/news/release...

🌔🇺🇸 Sunday marks 56 years since the 1969 moon landing! U of A scientists helped make it happen, by mapping the Moon’s surface and selecting landing sites. Now, as NASA plans a 2026 return, our experts at LPL are once again shaping lunar exploration. Learn more: news.arizona.edu/news/humans-...

U of A Health Sciences is leading a major trial to prevent asthma by boosting infants’ immune systems. Using a bacterial extract, 800 high-risk babies are being studied over 5 years. If successful, it could lead to the first-ever asthma prevention therapy: healthsciences.arizona.edu/news/stories...