Tag: University of Arizona
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Christopher Finch Named New Dean at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy
Christopher K. Finch, PharmD, will join the University of Arizona on August 1 as the new dean of the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. Finch currently serves as Chair and Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy (UTHSC), which is ranked sixteenth nationally and twelfth in NIH research funding.…
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UA 2026 Commencement
Graduating Wildcats, this moment is yours. Commencement is the largest celebration on campus—and it’s all in honor of your achievement. Whether you’re earning your bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate, the traditions, the cheers, the classmates, and the loved ones filling the stands are there to celebrate you. Join us Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in…
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Coffee, Consultation, and Collaboration Series
From Discovery to Delivery: The Strategic Growth of NuvOx Therapeutics Join us for an in-depth look at the development and growth of NuvOx Therapeutics, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on drug development through an oxygen therapeutic. We are excited to welcome industry leaders: Rong Wang, MBA, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Evan Unger, MD,…
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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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Wildcats for Impact – Scottsdale Image
Ignite Wildcat impact! Be among the first to champion the next generation of University of Arizona innovation. Join Tech Launch Arizona for an exclusive evening where you’ll: Learn how you can support U of A startups through the Wildcat Seed Fund. Meet the trailblazing companies receiving early investment and shaping the future. Connect with fellow Wildcat visionaries, investors, startup enthusiasts,…
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Shared RNA language drives ALS research at the University of Arizona
Two scientists combine complementary strengths in RNA biology and aging neuron research to advance new approaches in studying ALS, supported by the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute. Ross Buchan (right) and Kevin Rhine (left) are using a new effort at the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute to bring faculty and clinicians together across disciplines to…
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ACA and U of A Launch $35.5 Million Semiconductor Nano Fabrication Center
TUCSON, AZ (February 17, 2026) – As the state is anticipated to add over 25,000 new jobs in the semiconductor industry in the coming years, the Arizona Commerce Authority and the University of Arizona are strengthening the workforce pipeline with a $35.5 million facility expansion. University, government and industry leaders unveiled the Office of Research and Partnerships’ Nano Fabrication…
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Banner – University Medicine Physician and College Faculty Member Leads U.S. Early Feasibility Efforts in Treating Complex Heart Rhythm Disorders
Peter Weiss, MD, is an associate clinical professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Dr. Peter Weiss’ research uses ultra-cold cryoablation for complex ventricular arrhythmias. Ventricular arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm that affects the lower chambers of the heart, which are responsible for pumping blood throughout the…
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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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Desire for more effective treatments powers 20-year journey from community hospital to globally recognized center of innovation
As HonorHealth Research Institute continues to evolve — meeting the medical needs of patients here, and around the world — the best is yet to come SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nov. 10, 2025 — Today, HonorHealth Research Institute celebrates its 20thanniversary. So, what’s changed in 20 years? Home to just two hospitals, HonorHealth was known in 2005 as Scottsdale Healthcare. And if you were…
