FDA Authorizes Use of UArizona COVID-19 Antibody Test; Testing Expanded to All Arizonans Age 18 and Older Sept. 2, 2020 The antibody test determines who has been exposed to and developed an immune response against COVID-19. Read more
UArizona and Covid Watch Launch COVID-19 Exposure Notification App Aug. 20, 2020 UArizona and Covid Watch Launch COVID-19 Exposure Notification App Read more
UArizona President Outlines Fall Return to Campus July 28, 2020 The university will offer four class formats and implement a range of safety measures on campus when the fall semester begins on Aug. 24 as scheduled with a mix of in-person and remote instruction. Read more
People and Programs On The Move at UArizona College of Medicine Tucson July 24, 2020 Recent notices include appointments for curricular affairs, licensing, sleep medicine, research and student mental health, plus national awards for mentorship, diversity and pancreatic cancer studies. Read more
UArizona, State of Arizona Expand Eligibility for COVID-19 Antibody Testing in Concert with $7.7M Study to Better Understand Immunity July 22, 2020 A free statewide COVID-19 antibody testing program expands to 15 categories of essential workers at high risk of exposure, in concert with a $7.7 million UArizona study to better understand immunity. Read more
A Surgeon without Hands: The 50 Year Adventure of Dr. Marlys Witte July 21, 2020 One of the few surgeons "without hands," Dr. Marlys Witte's career has been full of firsts and notable moments: developing the first grant-funded Medical Student Research Program, conducting research on the international stage, and pioneering the field of lymphology, just to name a few. In honor of her 50th anniversary with the DoS, read about Dr. Witte's unique and adventurous career and what it means to be a surgeon without hands. Read more
Dr. Joann Sweasy Named Director of University of Arizona Cancer Center June 26, 2020 In addition, Dr. Sweasy will serve as UArizona chief adviser on cancer-related matters and principal investigator of the National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant. Read more
UArizona Testing App to Alert Students, Employees Exposed to COVID-19 June 18, 2020 COVID Watch sends exposure alerts without having to collect any personally identifying information from users, protecting their anonymity. Read more
UArizona Names Surgeon General Carmona to Lead Campus Reentry Plan May 27, 2020 University of Arizona president, Dr. Robert Robbins announced in April his plans to resume in-person classes Aug. 24, bringing back 45,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff for fall 2020. Read more
UArizona, State of Arizona to Expand COVID-19 Antibody Testing Statewide May 15, 2020 The University of Arizona ? State of Arizona antibody testing initiative will include 31 sites across the state as it expands to all 15 counties. Read more