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PRIME Study Progress Update — Second Participant
Last month, Alex,* the second participant in our PRIME Study,** received his Neuralink implant (Link). The surgery, conducted at the Barrow Neurological Institute, went well — Alex was discharged the following day, and his recovery has been smooth. With the Link, he has been improving his ability to play video games and began learning how to…
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TGen-led multi-year, 1143-patient genetic study identifies unique types of multiple myeloma
TGen-led group confirms high-risk subgroup among cancer patients An unprecedented effort to sequence the genome, exome and RNA in tumors from patients with multiple myeloma defines distinct subtypes of the disease, according to an international team of scientists led by researchers from the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of the City of Hope. The findings of the…
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ASU Health – entrepreneurs, health care professionals come together to create medical solutions
ASU Health workshop participants discussed products that can make a difference in people’s lives From left: Honor Health supervisor Brenna Burns, Michael Collins, senior director of health innovation at ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Honor Health internal medicine physician Dr. Ben Gifford and VA Phoenix Medical Center nurse Providencia Morales discuss ways…
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College of Health Solutions research team is aiming to change how language disorders are identified in children
After four years since the research started, the Language and Development Screening Questionnaire is looking to be implemented in schools and doctor’s offices Photo: courtesy of R.J. Risueño, left to right R.J. Risueño, M. Adelaida Restrepo, Nilam Khurana, and Rebecca Keller. Members of the LDYSQ posing for a photo after presenting their research in Copenhagen,…
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What to expect at Arizona Bioscience Week: September 2024
Presented by AZBio and the Arizona Commerce Authority ARIZONA BIOSCIENCE WEEK OPPORTUNITIESConnect – Engage – Collaborate Leading Women: Biotech & BeyondMonday, September 16th5:30pm – 7:30pm 850 PBC, 850 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Cocktails connections and stimulating conversation with some of biotech’s leading women. Introductions to Arizona Biosciences and Classroom ResourcesMonday, September 16thOn-Demand Bioscience…
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Out of 1,600 applicants, this ASU College of Health Solutions PhD student got to present his research at Nutrition 2024
From watching presentation year after year, Fang Zhou finally got to present his research By Aidan Hansen For College of Health Solutions doctoral student Fang Zhou, presenting an in-depth research project about nanocarrier functions as an international student at one of the nation’s premier nutritional conferences filled him with nervousness and honor. When he got the email stating he…
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Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone
By Stacy Pigott, U of A Health Sciences Office of Communications A human Valley fever vaccine candidate will proceed toward Phase 1 clinical trials thanks to a major investment from the National Institutes of Health. Since settling in Arizona in 1978, John Galgiani, MD, has treated thousands of patients with Valley fever, some of whom left…
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Meet NAU’s Interim Dean of the College of Health and Human Services, Matthew Ford
Matthew Ford was introduced to the field of physical therapy the same way many of us are—he got hurt and got treatment from a PT. But instead of finishing his round of PT and moving on, he made it a career. He came to NAU as chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training…
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Arizona public health leader to direct Health Observatory at ASU
By Lori Baker Think about any health scare in recent Arizona history — from hantavirus and plague to anthrax and COVID-19 — and you can be sure David Engelthaler was working behind the scenes to help the state navigate through the emergency. Engelthaler brings his passion for public health to his new role as executive director of the Health…
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Pitch competition launched to decide which Arizona Startup will win a trip to showcase at GITAX Global in Dubai this October
Ghani Consulting, in partnership with Venture Café Phoenix, CEI, Freeway, Startup AZ, Oxy, Galvanize and GPEC, is thrilled to announce the launch of a Virtual Pitch Competition exclusively for Arizona-based startups. This exciting competition offers innovative startups the unique opportunity to present their ideas to a panel of esteemed judges from the Dubai World Trade…
