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How NAU is developing better disease forecasting
Pandemics are unpredictable. An NAU epidemiologist is part of an international effort to make the diseases, or at least their dynamics, a little less so. Spencer Fox, an assistant professor in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems, uses mathematical and statistical models to predict the behavior of illnesses like COVID-19, influenza, Ebola and Zika. For more than a decade he has been forecasting influenza dynamics in the…
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ASU celebrates launch of nation’s first Center for Heat Preparedness
Researchers, public officials and community partners will work together to help communities prepare for worsening extreme heat After a summer of record-breaking heat, two things brought relief on Monday — a rare day of rain in the Valley and the launch of Arizona State University’s Center for Heat Preparedness. The center, the first of its kind…
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U of A celebrates milestone in Medical Innovations Building, announces new partnerships
University of Arizona leaders joined Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, members of the Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona health and community partners, and the construction team Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the placement of the final structural beam atop the new Medical Innovations Building, marking a major milestone in the university’s efforts to advance groundbreaking healthcare research.…
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Discover Innovation at Connect Labs Phoenix
Connect Labs Phoenix is opening its doors for an evening of tours, networking, and community connection on Thursday, October 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. During the Open House, attendees can explore the Connect Labs space, meet member companies, visit participating labs, enjoy local art, and learn more about the innovation taking place in the…
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Julie E. Bauman, MD, MPH, Joins the College as Inaugural Chair of Interdisciplinary Oncology
Dr. Bauman is renowned for her work in both the treatment and prevention of head and neck cancer Julie E. Bauman, MD, MPH, has joined the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix as the inaugural chair and professor with tenure for the Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology. She will also serve as senior medical director of…
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ASU a partner in new national Foundry School announced by White House
Department of State initiative, in partnership with Department of Labor, aims to develop the workforce needed for next generation of American manufacturing leaders Arizona State University is among eight universities selected to lead a national initiative focused on preparing the next generation of workers to advance American manufacturing. The Foundry School, a U.S. Department of…
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ARIZONA COMMERCE AUTHORITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FALL 2026 ARIZONA INNOVATION CHALLENGE
PHOENIX, AZ (September 9, 2026) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced it is accepting applications for the 2026 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), one of the nation’s largest business plan competitions. For the second year in a row, the Fall 2026 cohort will focus on Software as a Service (SaaS) startups, with judging support and partnership from top…
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‘A monumental day’: Inaugural class of John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering receive white coats
Families gather to witness emotional ceremony signifying the start of students’ journey Story highlights The family members came in first, taking their seats inside the Katzin Concert Hall on Friday as they clutched bouquets of flowers and awaited a moment they will forever hold tightly. Their sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews,…
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University of Arizona and Gila River Health Care Launch Nation’s First MD-Granting Medical School Branch within a Tribal Nation
University of Arizona leaders, tribal leaders, healthcare professionals and federal legislators gather to celebrate the announcement of the nation’s first MD-granting medical school branch located on the lands of a sovereign Tribal Nation. Landmark partnership reflects a new approach to preparing physicians for Tribal, rural and medically underserved communities Today, the University of Arizona and Gila…
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Arizona Grants $5M to Barrow for Clinical Trial of Ibogaine in TBI
Barrow Neurological Institute has received a $5 million grant from the Arizona Department of Health Services to study ibogaine treatment in people with neurological disorders such as traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Phase 1/2 clinical trial will be led by a multidisciplinary team of experts in neurology, neurosurgery, and neuropsychiatry at Barrow, in collaboration with the Barrow Neuro Analytics Center and researchers…
