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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
