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University of Arizona Research @uazresearch.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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
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$4.5M NIDA grant will fund research to improve methadone treatment quality
New clinical trial aims to reduce work-related trauma and traumatic stress symptoms among methadone treatment staff to improve treatment quality and patient retention.
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University of Arizona Research @uazresearch.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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
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Anemia drug could have new life in treating nerve injuries
University of Arizona orthopedic researchers showed how a drug that boosts red blood cells in people with anemia can help quicken the pace of healing nerve injuries in mice.
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University of Arizona Research @uazresearch.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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
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Heat and toxic exposures could harm kidneys in agricultural workers
New findings published in the journal Environmental Research underscore the potential health risks of heat exposure and the need for safety precautions.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
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
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Smart sensors and smarter health: How AI and wearables are reimagining preventive health care
University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers are harnessing artificial intelligence and wearable tech to forecast labor, detect stress, and transform how we monitor our health—before symptoms app...
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
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
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$2.4M grant will fund imaging for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
U of A Cancer Center researchers hope to image nerve endings and create objective, quantitative biomarkers for CIPN, leading to better treatment and prevention opportunities.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
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
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Researchers identify drug candidate for difficult-to-treat heart disease
College of Medicine – Tucson researchers found a way to potentially reverse heart failure with preserved ejection fracture.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
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
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College of Medicine – Phoenix celebrates Class of 2025
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
@UAZMedTucson proudly graduated over 100 new physicians during its 2025 spring convocation at Centennial Hall. More photos: bit.ly/3SMvcU9
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
On May 16, @UAZPharmacy celebrated the Class of 2025. More photos: bit.ly/4dreAec
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Celebrating the Coit College of Pharmacy’s Class of 2025
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
About 200 @UAZPublicHealth graduates celebrated the successful conclusion of their programs in front of family, friends and faculty. More Photos: bit.ly/3YUzs7O
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Zuckerman College of Public Health celebrates Class of 2025
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
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
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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
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Should I talk to my doctor about cannabis?
Pain management physician Mohab Ibrahim, MD, PhD, answers some important questions about the doctor-patient relationship when it comes to talking about cannabis.
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The Stern Lab @sternlab.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
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
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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
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Rick G. Schnellmann earns career achievement award
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
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
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College of Pharmacy holds class of ’26 white coat ceremony
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
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
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New center is at the forefront of biomedical education
The College of Medicine – Tucson’s Comprehensive Education Center ensures support for undergraduate programs that will meet 21st century health care needs.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
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
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Improving veterans’ health through biomedical innovation, AI and implementation science
Dr. Sai Parthasarathy testified in front of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs about the need to turn biomedical advances into clinical solutions.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
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
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Ready or not, AI is in your classroom
Faculty are experimenting with ways to include artificial intelligence in their curriculum and allowing students to use AI platforms in their work.
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The Cancer Letter @cancerletter.com · 13/03/2025
Immunotherapy may have potential as prostate cancer treatment, study shows (research by @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social). cancerletter.com/clinical-roundup/2…
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Immunotherapy may have potential as prostate cancer treatment, study shows - The Cancer Letter
A study by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers found that an immunotherapy previously shown to be ineffective against prostate cancer may have therapeutic potential when combined with a synergistic treatment approach. To access this subscriber-only content please log in or subscribe.If your institution has a site license, log in with IP-login or register for […]
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The Journal of Physiology @jphysiol.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
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/...
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
@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
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
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
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$1.2M grant will fund study on neighborhood environment’s possible role in cancer risk
A grant from the American Cancer Society will allow researchers to develop a comprehensive picture of the factors that may contribute to increased cancer risk in some neighborhoods.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
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
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Match Day packs extra meaning for 2 Health Sciences families
The Rubins and Chartrands will have added interest in the annual unveiling of residency matches on Friday.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
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
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Cannabis terpenes offer potential new way to treat fibromyalgia pain
A recently completed study found that certain terpenes in Cannabis sativa are effective at relieving post-surgical and fibromyalgia pain in preclinical models.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
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
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Regents approve U of A bachelor’s program in Medical Pharmacology and Toxicology
The new undergraduate degree at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy will prepare students to work in emerging areas of research and discovery across STEM fields.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
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
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Common drug shows promise against rare type of heart disease
An FDA-approved osteoporosis treatment might nudge a mutated protein back into shape and improve heart function, according to a study by University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson researchers.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
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.
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Melissa R. Warden, Ph.D. @mrwarden.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
For more information, and to apply, go here: chs.arizona.edu/academics/cl... @uarizona.bsky.social @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social /end
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NU Dept. of Medicine @nuintmed.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Join us and Dr. Donata Vercelli from @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social @uarizona.bsky.social for our next Medical Grand Rounds!
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
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
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Can the heart heal itself? New study says it can.
An international research team found evidence that heart muscle can regenerate after heart failure in some people with artificial hearts.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
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
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New data enclave available free to Health Sciences researchers
Soteria is a secure data platform that allows researchers to access, analyze, store and share sensitive health information while ensuring patient privacy.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
U of A PublicHealth has partnered with Tohono O’odham Community College to offer a direct transfer pathway for students. More: bit.ly/3PN3plb
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Partnership gives community college students path to BS in Public Health
A transfer pathway to the Zuckerman College of Public Health will enable Tohono O’odham Community College students to expand their career potential.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
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
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Unlocking the immune system’s potential to fight skin cancer
Karen Hastings, MD/PhD, is exploring how neoantigens can be used as a target for vaccines to help fight skin cancer.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
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
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Research shows PTSD, anxiety may affect reproductive health of women firefighters
Investigators at the Zuckerman College of Public Health led a study that found negative mental health conditions among women firefighters may reduce levels of key hormone associated with ovarian reser...
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
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
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Hope for the future of genetic counseling
Genetic counseling graduate student Hope Wollen strives to improve care for those at difficult health care crossroads.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
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
cancer survivor holding a coffee mug, standing on a patio and looking toward backyardOncologist Rachna Shroff, MD, examines patient and clinical trial participant Silver Darmermilitary portrait of young Silver Darmer in uniform
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
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
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Reliving the best moments of 2024. #UAZHealth
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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
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Spirulina as a way to address food insecurity and mitigate the effects of climate change.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Top Posts of 2024: #2 Match Day for the @UAZMedTucson and @UAZMedPhx fourth-year medical students. More: bit.ly/3Psy3Aw
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Match Day celebrations, surprises for colleges of medicine
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
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
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
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
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First Primary Care Physician Scholarship recipients return to practice in Arizona
Dawn Bowling, MD, Megan Kelly, MD, and George Nguyen, MD, are giving back by providing care for Arizonans in underserved rural and urban communities.
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University of Arizona Health Sciences @uazhealthsciences.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Top Posts of 2024: #5 #UAZHealth researchers mentored undergraduate students through the FRONTERA program, where students gained valuable research experience. bit.ly/4gtBEJu
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