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The answer to preventing hearing loss may lie in mouse DNA
We all know repeated exposure to loud noises can damage or kill auditory cells, causing permanent hearing loss. But what if that isn’t as true as we thought? Research out of NAU’s Cell and Molecular Pathology Lab shows there may be a way to prevent and treat noise-induced hearing loss, thanks to a special mechanism…
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NAU’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies receives nearly $900,000
NAU’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies recently received a $898,779 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to fund a three-year effort to expand education for PA students on substance use disorder (SUD). The grant includes a comprehensive education and training program for students in the NAU PA Program and interdisciplinary…
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Assistant Clinical Professor Ricardo Correa filling the gap for the underserved
College of Medicine – Phoenix assistant clinical professor felt called to medicine early to help minorities, the underrepresented and refugees. Ricardo Correa, MD, said he believes medicine is about service. Although there was that one occasion when it was actually about … chicken. A real, live chicken. At the time, Correa, an assistant clinical professor in the University…
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The Power of Art in Communicating Science
The Artist + Researcher program (ARx3) at the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) connects local artists with life science researchers from Arizona’s leading institutions, including NAU, ASU, U of A, TGen, and Calviri. Teams collaborate over nine months to transform groundbreaking scientific research into various art forms, such as sculpture, painting, jewelry, dance, and digital media.…
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Leaders in Bioscience Honored at the 2024 AZBio Awards
The 2024 AZBio Awards highlighted outstanding achievements within Arizona’s bioscience community. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the event recognized leaders who embody the innovation and impact of the state’s growing life science industry. Held at the Phoenix Convention Center on September 18, 2024, the awards brought together key figures driving progress in research, healthcare, and biotechnology.…
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Breaking Barriers: Insights from the Leading Ladies in Bio
The “Leading Ladies in Biotech and Beyond” panel was a highlight of Arizona Bioscience Week 2024, taking place on Monday, September 16th at the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC). The event celebrated the contributions of top women leaders in the biotech field, fostering connections through conversations and networking. Moderated by Scarlett Spring, Executive Director of the…
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Fellowship helps a physician find her passion for treating chronic pain patients
Aug. 22, 2024By Stacy Pigott, U of A Health Sciences Office of Communications Dr. Annie Lee, a recent graduate of the Pain Fellowship program, enjoys connecting with her patients and helping them manage their pain without opioids. Annie Lee, MD, always knew she wanted to become a doctor. “My first inspiration to go into medicine…
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Applications Open for ABRC Investigator Grants
The Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) of the Arizona Department of Health Services is soliciting grant proposals for RFGA2024-022 Arizona Investigator Grant (AZ IG) or New Investigator Awards (NIA). This is a two-phased application process. Approximately $10,5000,000 is available for biomedical grant projects over a period of three (3) years. Two (2) categories of grant funding are…
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ASU nanotech researcher Hao Yan elected to European Academy of Sciences
Hao Yan, a professor in Arizona State University’s School of Molecular Sciences and the director for the Biodesign Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, has been elected to the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc), an independent international organization of distinguished scholars and engineers performing forefront research and the development of advanced technologies. Yan was elected to the Materials…
