Tag: Honor Health Research Institute
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Internationally recognized oncology drug development leader and melanoma expert joins HonorHealth Research Institute
Dr. Nageatte Ibrahim helped guide the clinical development of Keytruda, one of the most consequential immuno-oncology therapies SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — May 12, 2026 — Nageatte Ibrahim, M.D., an internationally recognized oncology drug development leader and immuno-oncology expert, has been appointed as Research Director of Developmental Therapeutics and Immuno-Oncology for HonorHealth Research Institute. Starting May 18,…
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HonorHealth Research Institute explores a new way to treat type 2 diabetes without drugs
Restore-1 clinical trial uses steam to refresh part of the small intestine in an effort to restore natural blood-sugar control SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — May 6, 2026 — HonorHealth Research Institute is looking to become the first research facility in the nation to begin a new clinical trial that aims to modify the lining of the digestive…
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Seven Arizona research projects earn $100K grants from Flinn Foundation
PHOENIX—Seven Arizona-based research teams have been awarded $100,000 grants from the Flinn Foundation as members of the 2026 Translational Seed Grants Program cohort. The new awardees represent six institutions — two from Arizona State University and one each from HonorHealth Research Institute, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Translational Genomics Research Institute, or TGen, and University of…
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International team led by HonorHealth Research Institute and U of A develop 3D chip platform for laboratory testing in cancer research
ASTEROIDS technology enables testing of new drugs and personalized medicine models without using animals and with greater precision for human outcomes SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jan. 27, 2026 — Cancer research laboratory tests can now be done using micro-physiological systems mimicking the human physiology, allowing greater predictive accuracy for human patient responses, thanks to an international scientific…
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HonorHealth Research Institute stroke patient is first in Arizona to receive a new treatment to clear blocked blood vessels in the brain
‘RAISE’ targets bloodstream platelets to reduce the effect of stroke, one of the nation’s leading causes of death and disability SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jan. 20, 2026 — A stroke patient at HonorHealth Research Institute is the first in Arizona to receive a new investigational treatment that targets platelets — rather than traditional clotting proteins — to help reopen…
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HonorHealth Desert Mission leads Produce Prescription Program to improve health and food security
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 12, 2026) – HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, is expanding its approach to community health with the launch of its new Produce Prescription Program led by HonorHealth Desert Mission. The initiative is funded by a nearly $500,000 grant from the U.S.…
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HonorHealth expands primary care access across the Valley with acquisition of Evernorth Care Group locations
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 2, 2026) – HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, has officially finalized the acquisition of 11 Evernorth Care Group locations from Cigna Healthcare of Arizona. This milestone expands convenient access points to high-quality care and reinforces HonorHealth’s commitment to providing compassionate,…
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First patient in Arizona treated with new immune-cell therapy at HonorHealth Research Institute
Patients with synovial sarcoma, a soft-tissue cancer that often affects joints in the arms and legs, usually have limited options and poor outcomes SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Dec. 11, 2025 — A patient with synovial sarcoma, a soft-tissue cancer that usually occurs in the large joints of the arms and legs, is the first in Arizona treated…
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HonorHealth launches Whole Health Institute focused on prevention and whole-person care
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Dec. 1, 2025 — HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, today announced the launch of the HonorHealth Whole Health Institute, a bold step toward transforming healthcare by focusing on prevention, whole-person care and evidence-based lifestyle interventions. According to the Centers for…
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HonorHealth Research Institute study proves safety of out-patient chemotherapy preparation for new melanoma cancer therapy
Nearly all patients successfully completed lymphodepletion at home, without the need for staying in a hospital overnight SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nov. 18, 2025 — A leading-edge cellular therapy for treating melanoma cancer known as TIL (tumor infiltrating lymphocytes) requires removal of part of the tumor, isolating the tumor’s immune cells, multiplying them, and then infusing the…
