Tag: UArizona
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Ekokobe Fonkem, DO, Joins the College as Vice Chair and Professor of Neurology
Ekokobe Fonkem, DO Ekokobe Fonkem, DO, has joined the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix as vice chair and professor of Neurology. He is also the new chief of Neuro-oncology at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. “Dr. Fonkem is a seasoned leader, who will bring incomparable research and clinical expertise to our department and…
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Preparing Clinicians for Rural Practice: RHPP program growth fueled by statewide support
The College of Nursing’s Rural Health Professions Program (RHPP) continues to grow its statewide impact as demand for rural training opportunities hits record levels. Ninety-two students participated in fiscal year 2025 across various Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specialties, including Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Pediatrics, Nurse Midwifery, and Psychiatric Mental Health, showing remarkable growth, strong interest…
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Groundbreaking Metabolism Research Receives $6.8 Million in Funding
Yanqiao Zhang, MD (center), along with members of his research lab, is investigating how disruptions in liver metabolism may lead to chronic disease. Dr. Yanqiao Zhang’s team explores how disruptions in liver metabolism contribute to obesity, diabetes and heart disease The liver serves as the body’s central metabolic hub, converting nutrients from food into the…
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CATalyst CHAT: Sleep and Shine – Sleep Health Across the Lifespan
As our bodies age, our sleep patterns change regardless of what we want. Hear from Professor of Medicine and Director of the UA Center for Sleep, Circadian, and Neuroscience Research, Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, Dr. Daniel Combs, about the latest research in sleep health. Registration and networking at…
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Falloposcope cancer screening tool testing advances to next steps
Jennifer Barton, PhD, is spearheading an effort to diagnose ovarian cancer earlier and give high-risk patients a new option. https://healthsciences.arizona.edu/media/oembed?url=https%3A//youtu.be/5_dEtlgAb98&max_width=0&max_height=0&hash=QmrIliikc2p3p0oDesMEIH1Sepc5O_BMbc9P6Vx9erQ Jennifer Barton, PhD, has spent decades working to improve the timeline for detecting ovarian cancer. She and her collaborators are now conducting two pilot trials using optimized versions of her patented falloposcope – the first endoscope…
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Women in Medicine and Science – Leeann Qubain, MD
Dr. Qubain aims to improve patient outcomes in orthopedic care Practicing at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, Leeann Qubain, MD, is in her third year as an orthopedic surgery resident with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Completing her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Dr. Qubain went on to…
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Women in Medicine and Science – Tatiahna Rivera-Rodriguez, MD, MS
Tatiahna Rivera-Rodriguez, MD, MS, is focused on eliminating disparities in OB/GYN health care. Dr. Rivera-Rodriguez believes all patients should have equitable access to high quality care Chief resident for the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, Tatiahna Rivera-Rodriguez, MD, MS, was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. She is…
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Women in Medicine and Science: The Next Generation
Every September, the American Medical Association encourages medical institutions to spotlight their incredible women in medicine and science, and the college is proud to join in the celebration. Residents, fellows and researchers who are going to make an impact on the future of medicine Held every September, the American Medical Association encourages institutions across the…
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Applications Now Open for ARx5: Connecting Artists and Researchers at the Phoenix Bioscience Core
Phoenix, AZ — September 17, 2025 — The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is proud to announce that applications are now open for the fifth cycle of the Artist + Researcher (ARx) Program, an initiative that pairs local Phoenix artists with leading scientists and researchers to explore the intersections of art and science. Launched in 2021,…
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Women in Medicine and Science – Nicole Jimenez, PhD
The research of Nicole Jimenez, PhD, seeks to identify the role of microbes in gynecologic and reproductive health. Dr. Jimenez hopes to broaden the understanding of the effect microbes have on gynecological health Nicole Jimenez, PhD, is an expert in the human microbiome, bacterial genomics, multi-omic integration, and reproductive and gynecological conditions. In her work…
