Diversity & Inclusion Spotlight: Dr. Marion Henry March 16, 2020 A female military surgeon who studied religion as an undergraduate and trained outside of the military system, pediatric surgeon Dr. Marion Henry has always done things a little differently. While some might raise their eyebrows, her unique background is exactly what has lead to her success and made her realize the importance of diversity in medicine. Read about Dr. Henry's journey in this Diversity & Inclusion Spotlight. Read more
Sarver Heart Center Cancels Green Valley Lecture on Heart Rhythm Disorders, March 19 March 13, 2020 Out of an abundance of caution regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sarver Heart Center at the University of Arizona College of Medicine ? Tucson has canceled its Green Valley Lecture scheduled 10 a.m., Thursday, March 19. Read more
UArizona Restructures Match Day in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic March 13, 2020 The Match Day Ceremony hosted by the University of Arizona College of Medicine ? Tucson has been canceled out of caution for student and employee welfare due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, graduating medical students will celebrate in small groups and pick up envelopes that detail where they will begin their careers as physicians. Read more
UArizona Cancer Center Appoints Dr. Babiker to Leadership Position March 12, 2020 Dr. Hani Babiker, assistant director of early-phase therapeutics and director of phase I clinical trials, is overseeing the University of Arizona Cancer Center?s early-phase clinical trials, seeking to identify novel drugs and treatments for better cancer care. Read more
Role of Medications, Technology in Heart Rhythm Disorders Topic of Green Valley Lecture, March 19 March 11, 2020 The University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center continues its 2020 Green Valley Lecture Series with a focus on heart rhythm disorders. Dr. Peter Ott will speak on the most common arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation. Read more
Aspiring Doctors to Learn their Future at Match Day Ceremony March 10, 2020 On Friday, March 20, medical students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine ? Tucson will tear open envelopes simultaneously revealing where they will go for their residency training. Surrounded by friends and family, the emotion-filled ceremony is considered the most exciting day of medical school. Read more
Image Diversity and Inclusion Spotlight: Dr. Valentine Nfonsam Feb. 14, 2020 Originally hailing from a small town in Cameroon, Dr. Valentine Nfonsam has had his fair share of experiences and challenges: traveling the world, overcoming the limitations of a poor socioeconomic background, and navigating cultural environments vastly different from his own. Through it all, he's remained a beacon of positivity who lives and champions diversity. Read his story in the latest Diversity and Inclusion spotlight. Read more
UArizona College of Pharmacy Feb. 21 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Opening of Skaggs Addition Feb. 6, 2020 The $26-million expansion includes new chemistry laboratory space that will be used for drug discovery and development and research in the areas of pharmaceutics, pharmacogenomics and pharmacology. Read more
Stopping Stroke in its Tracks: Symptoms, Treatments Topic of UArizona Lecture in Green Valley, Feb. 20 Feb. 6, 2020 The University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center continues its 2020 Green Valley Lecture Series with a focus on stroke, how it affects health and treatment options to reverse stroke symptoms. Read more
From Mundane to Menacing: Practicing Bath Safety Jan. 29, 2020 A daily staple of our lives, the bathroom seems mundane and unthreatening. But did you know it's the most dangerous room in the house for our more vulnerable populations, such as kids and older adults? In observance of Bath Safety Month, check out the potential hazards hiding in your bathroom and what you can do to keep your family safe. Read more