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ASU students evaluate agentic AI nurse assist’s know-how
Initiative, new course reflect broader commitment to recognizing AI as a necessary tool for nursing From left: Clinical Assistant Professor Heidi Nechy, fourth-year nursing student Nefertari Rincon and third-year nursing student Bharati Attreya listen as Clinical Assistant Professor Jessica Gentes describes a simulated case study with assistance from Avery, an agentic AI nurse assist, on…
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Flinn Foundation increases funding, opportunities for bioscience research, entrepreneurship programs
Application period begins Monday, Aug. 3, for Translational Seed Grants, Bioscience Entrepreneurship programs Two flagship Flinn Foundation bioscience programs that have supported Arizona-based translational research and entrepreneurship for more than a decade are increasing their funding and providing a new pathway toward commercialization. The Translational Seed Grants Program, which funds academic and medical research teams, and the…
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BIO International Convention Recap: Arizona’s Momentum on Display
The Phoenix Bioscience Core was represented by leaders from across Arizona at the BIO International Convention, where the state’s collaborative bioscience ecosystem was showcased on a global stage. Throughout the week, conversations centered on innovation, commercialization, workforce development, and the partnerships that continue to position Arizona as a premier destination for life science companies and entrepreneurs.…
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What Arizona should understand about hantavirus
ASU expert answers questions about risk, prevention and the role of El Niño Earlier this month, hantavirus made local headlines following a confirmed death due to the rodent-borne virus in Mohave County. Though the case is unrelated to the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship earlier this year, it highlights the need for caution for the…
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College Welcomes Inaugural Division Chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Niraj R. Chavan, MD, MPH, FACOG, FASAM, has joined the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Banner – University Medical Group as a professor and the inaugural division chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetric Services in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Chavan is a board-certified maternal-fetal medicine and addiction medicine subspecialist…
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NAU receives $1.76M grant to train future biomedical workforce
Northern Arizona University received its first T32 grant from the National Institutes of Health, which will allow the university to fund 20 doctoral students over a five-year period. The grant, awarded to G-RISE at Northern Arizona University, is $1.76 million over five years, providing funding for 20 doctoral students in four different disciplines. Powered by grant funds, G-RISE is focused on increasing the breadth and quality of the biomedical and health-focused science…
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The New Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap
How the state becomes a nationally recognized bioscience hub PHOENIX — A new blueprint for Arizona’s emerging bioscience ecosystem lays out a plan for the state to capitalize on more than two decades of momentum and become a nationally recognized leader in the space. The next iteration of Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap, unveiled the week of…
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Supports the College of Nursing
More students across northern Arizona will soon have new opportunities to pursue nursing careers, thanks to a $100,000 donation from Arizona’s Blue Cross Blue Shield to NAU’s College of Nursing. The funding supports the launch of NAU’s new Global Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Global BSN) program, designed to expand access to nursing education for students…
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Genetic Factors May Influence Liver Fat Even in Healthy Weight People
Study improves our understanding of steatotic liver disease in an understudied population PHOENIX, Ariz. (May 15, 2025) — Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, have identified several genetic variants related to the accumulation of liver fat in normal-weight individuals, a population often overlooked in studies of metabolic liver disease.Their findings,…
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Bird flu: Your questions on symptoms, spread and safety answered
Bird flu, also known as avian influenza and H5N1, has spread beyond wild birds and domestic poultry to dozens of mammal species, including dairy cows. The risk of infection in people is still generally low, but the virus could mutate and take on new characteristics that make it more dangerous. Graphic by Jason Drees/ASU Bird…
