Category: Innovation
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Women in Medicine and Science: The Next Generation
Every September, the American Medical Association encourages medical institutions to spotlight their incredible women in medicine and science, and the college is proud to join in the celebration. Residents, fellows […]
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AZBio Awards to honor two U of A faculty members, startup company
Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz, LifeSpan Digital Health and Dr. Eric Reiman are being recognized by the Arizona Bioindustry Association. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz is a professor of basic medical sciences and obstetrics and gynecology […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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How NAU professors are using AI in their research
Generative AI is in classrooms already. Can educators use this tool to enhance learning among their students instead of undercutting assignments? Yes, said Priyanka Parekh, an assistant research professor in the […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]










