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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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Helios Scholars at TGen Celebrates 20 Years of Investment in Arizona’s Future Scientists
For 20 years, Helios Scholars at TGen has demonstrated how early access to research labs, mentorship, and hands-on scientific experience can shape students’ career pathways while strengthening Arizona’s future healthcare and bioscience workforce. By allowing students to train alongside researchers tackling real-world health challenges, the program expands access to STEM careers while cultivating the next…
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NAU’s College of Health and Human Services students present at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research
The National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR), is one of the largest research conventions of its kind, bringing in more than 4,000 undergraduate researchers worldwide. This year, Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services proudly sent almost 30 public health students and alumni to Richmond, Virginia to present their work at the convention. NCUR serves to promote undergraduate research and provide students with…
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For First Time, Graduate Programs Honored with the Pathway Scholars Students
Graduating students in the Pathway Scholars Program posed for a selfie after their ceremony. In total, 20 students were recognized for their education achievements, each completing a master’s degree To fulfill the mission of expanding education and creating pathways to careers in science and medicine, the University of Arizona offers graduate programs with the goal of creating…
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Picard Medical / SynCardia Advances Emperor Total Artificial Heart Program with Successful Next-Generation Preclinical Implant Studies
— Independent dual motor ventricular design demonstrates stable full circulatory support across all study procedures — — Advancing second-generation Emperor TAH development toward a fully implantable system — TUCSON, Ariz., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Picard Medical, Inc. (NYSE American: PMI) (the “Company” or “Picard Medical”), parent company of SynCardia Systems LLC, maker of…
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