Tag: for faculty
-
New study seeks to combat national kidney shortage, improve availability for organ transplants
Chronic kidney disease affects one in seven adults in the United States. For two in 1,000 Americans, this disease will advance to kidney failure. End-stage renal failure has two primary treatments — dialysis and transplantation. Studies show that, overwhelmingly, kidney transplants offer increased quality of life and lower mortality rates than dialysis. Transplant recipients have a five-year…
-
Innovative Therapy Shows Promise in Reversing Lung Scarring in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Ken Knox, MD, and Timothy Marlowe, PhD, are innovating therapies to better treat IPF. Researchers develop FN-2012, a novel treatment that could transform the management of IPF and other fibrotic diseases Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a lung disease that progressively scars the lungs, making it harder to breathe. According to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation,…
-
Student Research Symposium – ASU College of Health Solutions
The College of Health Solutions is home to some of the most innovative health research happening across the world. This includes the topics being explored by our students. Join us for the Student Research Symposium on Friday, May 2 from 2 to 5 p.m. for the chance to see the work our graduate and undergraduate…
-
Fuel Your Startup’s Growth: Explore Arizona’s Expanded SBIR/STTR Support
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is dedicated to empowering the state’s startups and small businesses by providing comprehensive resources to navigate and secure funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These federal initiatives are pivotal in fostering technological innovation and facilitating the commercialization of groundbreaking research. Whether you’re…
-
ARx4: Where Art Meets Innovation – Meet the 2025 Cohort
It is year four of the Artist + Researcher Exhibition (ARx) which means a whole new cohort to introduce! ARx4 has 9 teams of one artist and one researcher who began collaborating in December of 2024. The end goal is to create a piece of art that represents research. The nine pieces from the ARx4…
-
Behind BIO5 2025
Join U of A BIO5 Institute for an evening of tours, fireside chats, demonstration tables, and poster presentations where we give you an inside look into how the BIO5 Institute brings together interdisciplinary researchers to tackle grand challenges in health. Meet researchers behind the collaborations that forge innovative solutions for evolving disease, nutrition, water, and…
-
Embracing Today, Shaping Tomorrow: Driving Innovation in Decentralized Manufacturing
Embracing Today, Shaping Tomorrow: Driving Innovation in Decentralized Manufacturing March 27, 2025 11:00am ET With more than 75% of U.S. hospitals facing medication shortages and millions of people in low- and middle-income countries lacking access to critical medicines, the need for localized, flexible production is urgent. Decentralized manufacturing at the point of care presents a…
-
Celebrating Match Day 2025 at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Match Day is one of the most significant milestones in a medical student’s journey—a day filled with anticipation, excitement, and well-earned celebration. At the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, 118 seniors entered the match this year, including those who applied to military and early match programs, taking their next step toward becoming physicians. This…
-
NAU Counseling Services: Supporting Community Well-Being at the PBC
Life’s challenges don’t pause for busy schedules, and whether you’re a student, faculty member, or a professional in the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) community, mental health support is essential. Northern Arizona University (NAU) North Valley Counseling Services is offering accessible, confidential counseling to not just NAU students, but also members of the general public who may need…
-
ASU Health Talks – Exploring Public Health Cases and Impacts Before the Supreme Court
In this session, Professor James Hodge of the ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law will review select key cases before the U.S. Supreme Court in its current term with strong, potential impacts in public health law and policy. He will analyze questions and facts underlying these cases, assess what’s at stake related to public…
