Image Pulmonary and critical care fellow named a Banner Health Hero Wednesday Despite a heavy load during midsummer orientation of incoming fellows, residents and new physicians, Matt Borchart, MD, was able to assist an intensive care unit patient, earning their appreciation and a donation to the institution. Read more
Image Catching up with Dr. Ehrlich: Age-friendly hospitals, AI & geriatrics, and tips for healthy aging Monday The geriatrician and General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine division research chief is named to an Emerging Leaders in Aging scholar program and research committees of the American Delirium Society and American Geriatric Society, and cited in the CMS Age-Friendly Hospital Guide. Read more
Image AMES Awards First Round of Medical Education Research Grants in FY25-26 Oct. 17, 2025 The college’s Academy of Medical Education Scholars chapter awarded grants to faculty- and student-led projects exploring AI tutoring, HIV/STI prevention and psychologically safe learning spaces. Among the winners, Danielle Avila, MD, Division of Infectious Diseases. Read more
Image Indigenous DataSET now recruiting 2026 IDSov Fellows Oct. 16, 2025 The Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Ethics Training Fellows program in the U of A Native Nations Institute is seeking 15 early career researchers (postdoc through assistant professor) in any field of study for its FY26-27 cohort. Learn more and apply by Nov. 15. Read more
Image Turmeric research by Dr. Janet Funk earns Editor’s Choice honors in Metabolites Oct. 15, 2025 A paper published in April by the Division of Endocrinology’s Janet L. Funk, MD, and her research team focusing on anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric components to metabolic and bone health makes a prestigious list picked by the journal. Read more
Image Why does losing the Y chromosome make some cancers worse? New $6.5M NIH grant could provide clues Oct. 14, 2025 Professor of Urology Dan Theodorescu, MD, PhD, plans to study loss of Y chromosome biology and investigate potential therapies for bladder and other cancers. Read more
Image More than a sale: Festivus is an annual celebration of community and student success Oct. 13, 2025 UA Campus Stores provide $5 million yearly to support campus programs and student needs. The popular Festivus Employee Appreciation Event, Nov. 14, where faculty & staff save 40% on an item and 30% on their entire purchase, plays a key role in the effort. Read more
Image Drs. Srikar and Drummond represent the Department of Emergency Medicine on the new University of Arizona Big Idea Challenge Oct. 10, 2025 This past summer, the Department of Emergency Medicine’s Srikar Adhikari, MD, MS, and Brian Drummond, MD, were the only researchers from the College of Medicine – Tucson on study teams that received one of the University of Arizona’s inaugural Big Idea Challenge grants. Read more
Image Faculty members are invited to review, score Arizona Biomedical Research Centre grant applications Oct. 9, 2025 The ABRC relies on subject matter experts from around the globe to evaluate the merits of grant applications received in accordance with guidelines provided by the centre. Read more
Image Researchers find potential link between chronic pain, immune condition Oct. 9, 2025 Patients with high-impact chronic pain had eosinophilia at a higher rate than the general population, according to a new University of Arizona study. Read more