UA News

UANews | Dean E. Carter established a metals toxicology research program and a unique outreach effort to Mexico.

UANews | UA scientists have used a new quick-growing technique to produce a water-soluble form of a plant compound that combats cancer and encourages the survival of healthy cells.

UANews | Wilbur Wildcat accepted his first white coat (and one for Wilma Wildcat) at the 20th annual UA College of Medicine Medical Student Leadership Awards ceremony, where more than 75 medical students received awards for leadership, outstanding outreach services and commitment to the medically underserved.

UANews | Natasha Bhuyan, a second-year UA medical student, has worked closely with the elderly, people who are homeless, adults with developmental disabilities and individuals with unplanned pregnancies.

UANews | Since the 2007 state law that bans smoking in public venues took effect, admissions for ailments related to secondhand smoke have declined by as much as 33 percent.

UANews | Merrill Eisenberg designed a plan that will remove barriers for residents to exercise and eat healthier, and she wrote the winning grant proposal for the health department.

UANews | A research group led by UA immunobiologist Ty Lebsack has discovered that spaceflight changes the activity of genes controlling immune and stress response, perhaps leading to more sickness.

UANews | A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 12 for the Health Sciences Education Building, which will allow the College of Medicine - Phoenix to expand its class size and offer more training space.

UANews | A grant from the Arizona Biomedical Research Commission will fund research that aims to develop pharmaceutical dosage guidelines for diabetics traveling to high altitudes.