Tag: ASU Health
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Working to Diagnose Valley Fever More Quickly
A rapid test, developed by an ASU professor working with Mayo Clinic, could be available for use by the end of the year. A medical illustration of coccidioides, the fungus that causes valley fever. Image by the CDC Up to 3% of people in the Southwest are exposed to valley fever annually — the fungi…
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ASU National Diagnostics Summit 2025
The College of Health Solutions presents ASU National Diagnostics Summit 2025 on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ASU’s Health Futures Center. The summit will be in its traditional hybrid format — on-site at ASU’s Health Futures Center in north Phoenix and via Zoom. To maximize networking and conversation, we encourage…
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ASU Employee Wellness 2025: Health Impact Program 2025
The year is halfway over, however not too late to join the Health Impact Program and earn $25–$200 for taking care of yourself. This voluntary program allows you to take action, track progress, and earn points while striving toward better health. ASU Employee Wellness program manager Liz Badalamenti will walk you through the steps to…
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Interview: How autism is diagnosed—and how symptoms vary across the spectrum
Art by Sara Montes Delgadillo Editor’s note: This interview was originally published in Doing Well, a health news outlet from ASU Media Enterprise and ASU Learning Enterprise. Subscribe to Doing Well to get interviews with health experts delivered to your inbox weekly. Autism—or the clinical term, autism spectrum disorder—is a developmental condition that is associated with difficulties in communication, sensory sensitivities,…
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Water Talks – Unlocking the Secrets of Hydration for Health and Performance
Hydration is often overlooked and an under-studied research topic, yet underhydration is linked to chronic diseases like diabetes, kidney dysfunction, and cognitive decline. Join ASU Professor Stavros Kavouras as he explores the science of optimal hydration, debunks common myths, and reveals how daily fluid intake impacts long-term health and performance. This evidence-based webinar will challenge…
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Medical Nutrition alum uses the power of food to help children with autism
After over 20 years of specializing in children’s nutrition and neurological disorders, Medical Nutrition alum Julie Matthews has published her second book, The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan in March 2025. Her goal? To tailor guidance to the unique and varied experiences and needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Matthews worked alongside James Adams, who founded ASU’s Autism/Asperger’s Research Program, to…
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Healthcare Pathways: Building a Bridge for University Interns & Healthcare Providers – WEBINAR
Arizona faces urgent shortages in nursing, behavioral health, and allied health professions, intensifying the need for a well-prepared healthcare workforce. The upcoming webinar, Healthcare Pathways: Building a Bridge for University Interns & Healthcare Providers, hosted by Mercy Care and the Phoenix Bioscience Core, will connect the state’s 3 public universities with healthcare organizations to expand…
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ASU partners with biotech luminary to launch life science business program
Gift funds McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship Program designed for health care leaders Mark and Sheri McKenna. Courtesy photo From driving research breakthroughs to bringing new treatments to market, life sciences and business professionals are increasingly in demand. Arizona State University is meeting that demand with the launch of the McKenna Life Sciences, Business and…
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Michael Yudell appointed dean of College of Health Solutions
Named interim dean in 2024, Yudell has positioned the college as a ‘vital contributor to the broader ASU Health vision’ Michael Yudell has been appointed dean of Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions. Yudell joined ASU in 2021 as the college’s first vice dean and a professor. He stepped into the interim dean role in July 2024. “Michael…
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$5 million gift to provide scholarships for new ASU medical school students
Longtime donor Annette Beus: ‘Scholarships always have my heart’ A $5 million gift from longtime Arizona State University donor Annette Beus and her family will help provide scholarships for 72 students in the new School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, part of ASU Health. The gift will be leveraged to solicit an additional $15 million…
