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MD/PhD student Ateh Zinkeng, PSM, Assistant Professor of Immunobiology Justin Wilson, PhD, and Associate Professor of Immunobiology Michael D. L. Johnson, PhD

Feb. 12, 2026

From loops to labs: How a bike group spurred a scientific collaboration

Jan. 22, 2026

‘Trojan horse’ may deliver toxic dose of copper to bacterial colonies, including drug-resistant MRSA infections

Nov. 25, 2025

A type of immune cell could hold a key to preventing scar tissue buildup in wounds

Nov. 10, 2025

NIH grant will help probe ‘nutritional memory’ to increase understanding of food choices

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Research

From loops to labs: How a bike group spurred a scientific collaboration

Feb. 12, 2026

The ‘Costco 100’ brought scientists and fellow travelers together for a fun fall ride that sparked more than just conversation. Organizers hope to make it an annual tradition.

‘Trojan horse’ may deliver toxic dose of copper to bacterial colonies, including drug-resistant MRSA infections

Jan. 22, 2026

A team led by Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson is developing a compound that can smuggle an antimicrobial drug through bacteria’s defensive shields.

[Stephen A. Klotz, MD, has spent decades studying kissing bugs to make sure the public has the facts about these insects, which sparked concern earlier this fall with a recharacterization of Chagas disease, caused by kissing bugs, by some scientists — including a U of A Infectious Diseases Fellowship graduate — as endemic to the U.S.]

U of A physician-scientist sets the record straight on kissing bugs

Dec. 8, 2025

A spate of bad press involving the insects resulted in scary headlines, but years of research by Stephen A. Klotz, MD, past Infectious Diseases division chief at the College of Medicine – Tucson, show they pose little risk.

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Education

Incoming medical student Malcolm Turman and Talal Moukabary, MD.

Students in College of Medicine – Tucson’s Class of 2029 receive white coats

July 30, 2025

Photo Gallery: We welcomed the Class of 2029 during our annual white coat ceremony July 25 at Centennial Hall.

White Coat Ceremony marks first step for next generation of physicians

July 22, 2025

This week, 120 students will take part in the annual White Coat Ceremony that serves as a welcome for the Class of 2029, presenting them with their first physician’s white coats.

New U of A 3-year medical degree program receives ABOR approval

June 17, 2025

Medical students who want to specialize in primary care can take advantage of an accelerated pathway to residency training.

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Patient Care

Marta Ann Crispens named chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Feb. 27, 2026

A nationally respected gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Crispens has dedicated her career to advancing clinical care, clinical trials and mentorship in women’s cancer.

Lisa J. Chamberlain named chair of pediatrics and director of Steele Children’s Research Center

Feb. 2, 2026

A nationally recognized pediatrician and health equity leader, Dr. Chamberlain joins the college on March 1.

U of A expert urges for more comprehensive telehealth policy

Jan. 21, 2026

In a Q&A, Associate Director of Telehealth Law & Policy at the Arizona Telemedicine Program Tara Sklar, JD, MPH, explains why stopgap funding measures for telehealth services — like the one set to expire on Jan. 30 — cannot keep up with the demand of remote health care.

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‘Trojan horse’ may deliver toxic dose of copper to bacterial colonies, including drug-resistant MRSA infections

A type of immune cell could hold a key to preventing scar tissue buildup in wounds

NIH grant will help probe ‘nutritional memory’ to increase understanding of food choices

Research

From loops to labs: How a bike group spurred a scientific collaboration

‘Trojan horse’ may deliver toxic dose of copper to bacterial colonies, including drug-resistant MRSA infections

U of A physician-scientist sets the record straight on kissing bugs

Education

Students in College of Medicine – Tucson’s Class of 2029 receive white coats

White Coat Ceremony marks first step for next generation of physicians

New U of A 3-year medical degree program receives ABOR approval

Patient Care

Marta Ann Crispens named chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Lisa J. Chamberlain named chair of pediatrics and director of Steele Children’s Research Center

U of A expert urges for more comprehensive telehealth policy

Accomplishments and Accolades

Mindy J. Fain, MD, named director of the University of Arizona Center on Aging

Holly Beach, MD, honored by athletic trainer group

Faces of College of Medicine – Tucson

From ‘army brat’ to ID chief, Rajat Madan, MD, PhD, takes on superbugs at U of A

Revolutionizing wound care with AI