News Releases

UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson names new Neurosurgery chair

Dec. 12, 2023

Dr. Julie Pilitsis joins the Department of Neurosurgery and Banner Neurosciences on Jan. 8.

CAMI takes another step forward with selection of design-build team

Dec. 12, 2023

McCarthy + SmithGroup will lead the design and construction of the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies facility in downtown Phoenix.

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$3.8M NIH grant to fund Southwest Center on Resilience for Climate Change and Health

Dec. 7, 2023

A new center will build research knowledge and practice to benefit communities globally as climate extremes increase.

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Researchers exploring how intimate partner violence in pregnancy can affect offspring neurodevelopment

Dec. 4, 2023

College of Medicine – Phoenix researchers are seeking to connect how traumatic brain injuries can divert cognitive outcomes after birth.

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A better way to study Parkinson’s disease in the lab could lead to earlier diagnosis

Nov. 15, 2023

College of Medicine – Tucson researchers used stem cell technology to improve research models for Parkinson’s disease.

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Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute Director to fly donations to Navajo Nation

Nov. 8, 2023

Dr. Geoffrey Block will participate in the Navajo Christmas Airlift, flying donations collected in Tucson to New Mexico in time for the holidays.

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Department of Defense grant supports study of potential treatment for traumatic brain injuries

Nov. 8, 2023

A new clinical trial will examine angiotensin 1-7’s ability to reduce neuropsychological impairments following traumatic brain injury.

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Study seeks to transform methadone treatment for opioid use disorder

Nov. 2, 2023

The MPACT study will develop and test a medical intervention to address critical gaps in current methadone maintenance treatment for opioid use disorder.

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$13M NIH grant funds research aimed at revitalizing immune systems of older adults

Nov. 1, 2023

A $13 million NIH grant will help researchers learn more about how to rejuvenate the immune system by researching how T cells are created and maintained.

$1.5M DOD grant will create virtual reality test to assess TBI in the field

Oct. 26, 2023

College of Medicine – Tucson researchers will create a portable virtual reality device to quickly assess traumatic brain injuries when and where they occur.