Category: In the News
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State’s public universities are expanding access and research, presidents say
Leaders plead for business community to demand state support for workforce development Northern Arizona University President José Luis Cruz Rivera (left) and Arizona State University President Michael Crow (center) participate in a panel discussion moderated by Jaime Molera (right), a businessman, ASU alum and former state superintendent of public instruction for Arizona. Suresh Garimella, president…
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New technique at HonorHealth Research Institute uses ultrasound to activate drugs targeting pancreatic cancer
Method helps drugs become active at the site of the tumor, while reducing potential toxicity throughout the rest of the body SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Aug. 16, 2025 — In a quest for ever-more-effective treatments for pancreatic cancer, HonorHealth Research Institute is combining the power of targeted drugs and ultra-sound technology to shrink the tumors of patients…
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Illuminating the roles of cells in the heart
2025 Phoenix KEYS intern Akaisha Bahrie (she/her) learned how to use flow cytometry, a powerful technology that tags cells with glowing markers to analyze complex tissues, under the mentorship of Mrinalini Kala. 2025 Phoenix KEYS intern Akaisha Bahrie used flow cytometry to study cardiac fibroblasts, supportive cells in the heart that can become harmful if…
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Governor’s visit spotlights NAU’s progress in curbing the healthcare worker shortage
On Friday, Aug. 8, leaders at Northern Arizona University met with Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a proud Lumberjack alumna, to discuss how the university and the governor’s office can work together to fill critical healthcare gaps in the state, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Gov. Hobbs’ visit to NAU was part of a three-day Arizona…
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Flinn Foundation Summer Internship Pairs Researchers with Aspiring Medical Students
The 2025 Flinn Foundation Summer interns were paired with faculty from various disciplines and spent the summer conducting hypothesis-driven research. Summer interns, under the mentorship of the college’s faculty, conducted scientific research By inviting the next generation of physician-scientists, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix continues to foster an enthusiasm for discovery…
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Clinical and medical-education pioneer to forge links throughout HonorHealth Research Institute, emphasizing disease prevention
Dr. Goetz helps lead unprecedented effort to advance new laboratory discoveries, quickly benefiting patients throughout HonorHealth’s research network SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Aug. 19, 2025 — Laura Goetz, M.D., MPH, one of the nation’s leading advocates for moving new translational laboratory discoveries into clinical practice where they can immediately benefit patients, has been named HonorHealth Research Institute’s…
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Big-data longevity specialist boosts HonorHealth Research Institute’s efforts to help patients lead longer, more productive lives
Dr. Schork joins the Research Institute’s new Center for Translational Science, emphasizing new technologies to intercept disease before symptoms even appear SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Aug. 14, 2025 — Nicholas J. Schork, Ph.D., an international authority on human longevity and health maintenance, has joined HonorHealth Research Institute as Research Director of Longevity, Prevention and Interception. Dr. Schork…
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NAU announces School of Social Work
Northern Arizona University’s Department of Social Work is now the School of Social Work, reflecting NAU’s innovative and impactful programs as well as its passion and commitment to students. Deedee Pérez-Granados, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, believes this new designation will raise the school’s profile and its unique commitment to serving…
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Researchers Map Cellular Landscape of the Developing Human Lung
Study uses spatial transcriptomics to link molecular profiles with tissue architecture in normal and injured lungs A research team led by investigators at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, have created a high-resolution spatial atlas of the developing human lung, mapping how cells grow, interact, and organize themselves to ensure proper…
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City of Hope Study Shows Childhood Cancer Survivors Face New Health Problems Later in Life
LOS ANGELES — Researchers at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States with its National Medical Center ranked among the nation’s top cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, today published a new study which found that some survivors of childhood cancer are…
