Category: In the News
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ASU researchers discover DNA-based electronic storage system
Graphic by Jason Drees/ASU At Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute, researchers are pushing the boundaries of what DNA can do — not just in terms of biological applications, but as a building block for next-generation electronics. In a new study, Josh Hihath, director of the Biodesign Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors, along with his team, demonstrated that DNA…
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Dignity Health doctor advocates for timely health care
Know when and where to go for medical attention this flu season (PHOENIX – Nov. 3, 2025) – As flu and other respiratory illnesses circulate, a Dignity Health in Arizona infectious disease doctor is encouraging the community to seek appropriate medical attention when experiencing concerning symptoms or medical emergencies. “It’s easy to dismiss worsening symptoms…
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STEMming from an interest in science
In 2021, STEM jobs made up almost a quarter of the U.S. workforce. A decade later, that number is expected to grow by more than 10%—more than twice the anticipated growth rate of total employment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But it’s not just those jobs. Many jobs are increasingly using technology. Case in…
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ASU named among the world’s best universities for graduate employability
Holding strong, the university retains its No. 2 ranking among US public institutions — ahead of UCLA, the University of Michigan and Purdue — in latest global employability survey Fourth-year ASU business student Mariana Torres has already held intern positions for Walmart and Google. She says ASU has helped set her up for career success…
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NIH grants Shang Song $2.32M for spinal cord bioimplant
Award recognizes the biomedical engineer’s work toward treating spinal injuries and diseases. The University of Arizona’s Shang Song, Frank L. and Daphna Lederman Professor and assistant professor of biomedical engineering, supervises students in The Song Lab investigating health care devices that speed injury recovery. The National Institutes of Health granted Shang Song a five-year Director’s New Innovator…
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From Proven to Pioneering: SynCardia’s Next Leap in Artificial Heart Technology
Phoenix, AZ (November 12, 2025) – Tucson-based SynCardia Systems, LLC, the manufacturer of the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Picard Medical, Inc. Picard Medical became a publicly traded company on August 29, 2025, and completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on September 2, 2025, raising approximately $19.5 million in gross…
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U of A Works to Build a Pediatric Powerhouse with Institute
Stewart Goldman, MD, left, and Vlad Kalinichenko, MD, PhD, right, are committed to improving the health and lives of children through their work with the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute, a collaborative effort between the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Phoenix Children’s hospital. (Photos by Noelle Haro-Gomez, U of A Health Sciences…
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Improving life for children with autism
Northern Arizona University is playing a key role in a new nationwide research initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health to improve health and quality of life for people with autism. Olivia Lindly, an associate professor of health sciences in NAU’s Center for Community Health and Engaged Research (CHER), is co-principal investigator on a…
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Faknostics — Redefining Cancer Therapeutics Through FAK Targeting
Phoenix, AZ (October 30, 2025) – According to the American Cancer Society, 2024 marked the first time the United States reported more than 2 million new cancer cases in a single year, with an estimated 2,001,140 diagnoses. This is where FAKnostics plans to make a difference by targeting focal adhesion kinase (FAK), a protein found…
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Pioneering Early Detection for Ovarian Cancer
Phoenix, AZ (October 30, 2025) – A research team at the University of Arizona, led by Jennier Barton, PhD, who is currently serving as interim vice provost for health programs at UA Health Sciences, is redefining early detection in women’s health. The creation of the falloposcope could allow physicians to detect ovarian cancer at its…
