Tag: ASU
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Study reveals impact of undiagnosed endometriosis on young women, girls
Early onset endometriosis is often dismissed, ASU researchers find, causing physical and emotional distress ASU researchers found that many young women and girls who have endometriosis — some as young as 8 — are dismissed or misdiagnosed for years due to their age. Photo courtesy of iStock/Getty Images A new study has uncovered the prevalence of undiagnosed…
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The metabolic marvels of the human brain
Madeline Andrews is researching innovative ways to treat neurological disorders by studying brain development Students and staff researchers pose in the lab of Madeline Andrews, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering in the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Members of…
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Perspectives on Enhancing Human Performance: “Just Add Water”?
Mindy Millard-Stafford is a professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she directs the Exercise Physiology Laboratory. She received her bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Pennsylvania State University, a master’s degree in physical education from the University of Florida, and a PhD in physical…
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ASU Downtown Phoenix Fall Classes Start
Welcome Back, Sun Devils!The first day of classes at ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus is here! As a hub for hands-on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cutting-edge discovery, the Downtown campus sets the stage for a transformative semester in the heart of Arizona’s bioscience ecosystem. Thursday, August 21st
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How AI can improve medical and insurance billing
Study examines use of deep learning to reduce billing errors, especially for high-need patients Illustration courtesy of iStock Navigating the complexities of health care billing and reimbursement can often feel like dealing with a convoluted system that is only understood by a select few. Frequently, these processes are also marred by inaccuracies and insufficient oversight,…
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ASU moves up among top-ranked universities in the world for 2026
QS World University Rankings places ASU 36th among top US schools; up nearly 30 spots globally Professor Kelly Knudson points to locations where specimens have been collected for the Archaeological Chemistry Laboratory in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at ASU. The university has been ranked highly for its international research network in…
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US, Mexico leaders convene at ASU to boost semiconductor partnership
Supply chain integration has profited both nations, experts say Jim O’Brien, senior vice president for university affairs and chief of staff in the Office of University Affairs at ASU, addresses public- and private-sector leaders at the the U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forum held at the Thunderbird School of Global Management on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus Tuesday.…
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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…
