Category: In the News
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New cancer test can warn patients up to 10 years before treatment is needed
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is the most common adult leukemia, affecting the blood and bone marrow. A new method uses low-cost, widely available DNA methylation testing to track cancer progression and predict outcomes long before cancer treatment is required. Image by Shutterstock Scientists have developed a new test that can reveal when cancer began and how…
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Applications Now Open for ARx5: Connecting Artists and Researchers at the Phoenix Bioscience Core
Phoenix, AZ — September 17, 2025 — The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is proud to announce that applications are now open for the fifth cycle of the Artist + Researcher (ARx) Program, an initiative that pairs local Phoenix artists with leading scientists and researchers to explore the intersections of art and science. Launched in 2021,…
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Women in Medicine and Science – Nicole Jimenez, PhD
The research of Nicole Jimenez, PhD, seeks to identify the role of microbes in gynecologic and reproductive health. Dr. Jimenez hopes to broaden the understanding of the effect microbes have on gynecological health Nicole Jimenez, PhD, is an expert in the human microbiome, bacterial genomics, multi-omic integration, and reproductive and gynecological conditions. In her work…
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Women in Medicine and Science – Katharina Schimmel, PhD
Katharina Schimmel, PhD, is an assistant professor of Child Health at the college. Through her research, Dr. Schimmel hopes to discover ways to treat AVMs in HHT Earlier this year, Katharina Schimmel, PhD, joined the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix as an assistant professor. Dr. Schimmel’s translational research…
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25 Days To SEMICON West In Arizona
Arizona Prepares For Global Spotlight As SEMICON West Approaches PHOENIX, AZ (September 12, 2025) – With 25 days until SEMICON West kicks off in Phoenix, Arizona’s semiconductor industry and historic ecosystem growth are gearing up to take the global stage. SEMICON West, North America’s premier microelectronics exhibition and conference, will be held in Arizona on October…
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Researchers identify potential new biomarkers for pancreatic cancer
New protein markers distinguish cancer from non-cancer and track treatment responses Two proteins contained within cellular “bubbles” cast off from cancer cells can be used as biomarkers to accurately detect pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), according to a new study by led by researchers from Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope. The scientists…
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First Doctor of Physical Therapy Program students begin studies
The Class of 2028 met for the first time and kicked off its three-year journey in the long-awaited program. The inaugural class of the University of Arizona’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program started its studies this semester, three years after the Arizona Board of Regents approved the program. Photo by Kris Hanning, U of A…
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Psychologist urges caution when turning to AI for emotional support
AI tools are affordable and accessible, but an ASU professor says they can’t replace human therapy Illustration by Kendal Davit/ASU Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly popular tool that can help with many areas of life — from solving work-related issues to assisting with research and everyday decision-making. Its conversational style of communicating has also…
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Dignity Health Arizona Receives National Recognition For Commitment to Well-Being of Physicians
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Sept. 3, 2025) – Dignity Health Arizona has earned recognition in 2025 from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine® organization. Dignity Health Arizona is the highest-ranked healthcare system in the state, being the only organization to receive a rating at the silver level. The prestigious recognition from the country’s leading…
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XLR8 PBC Fall 2025 Cohort
Phoenix, AZ – September 10, 2025 – XLR8 PBC has cemented its role as a unique and highly impactful program within the health tech ecosystem. A strategic launchpad for companies poised for significant growth and market penetration, the program has been designed to support founders/CEOs with access to top industry leaders, mentorship, and strategic resources.…
