$1.5M grant will build global network to prevent exploitation of Indigenous data
Researchers are establishing a framework that protects the way Indigenous data is collected and used around the world, thanks to a $1.5 million NSF grant.
Health & Wellness
Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone
A U of A startup was awarded funding to adapt a canine Valley fever vaccine for humans. Some of the money will be earmarked for the university, a leader in Valley fever research.
New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID
Researchers analyzed dozens of previous studies on long COVID to examine the number of people affected, underlying mechanisms of disease, symptoms and treatments.
Study finds large gaps in mental health care for people with chronic pain
Adults with chronic pain are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than others, yet they access mental health care at lower rates, a new study finds.
Solving Alzheimer’s precision medicine questions with data
A childhood spent around older adults battling diseases including Alzheimer’s fueled Coco Tirambulo's desire to find new precision medicine treatments.
Research shows protein isoform inhibitors may hold the key to making opioids safer
Opioids are the gold standard of chronic pain treatment, but they come with a host of negative side effects. A new study suggests a potential way to make opioids safer.
Ultrasound technology can be used to boost mindfulness, study finds
Researchers used low-intensity ultrasound technology to alter a brain region associated with activities such as daydreaming, recalling memories and envisioning the future.
Phoenix City Council approves $20M for CAMI
The funding will support the UArizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies, a biomedical research hub in downtown Phoenix.
$1M gift to UArizona School Garden Workshop launches 'Sprouts House' project
The Sprouts House project includes the renovation of two UArizona-owned historical houses. One will be turned into a community classroom and the other a commercial kitchen.
The mind after midnight: Study shows disrupted sleep increases risk for suicide and homicide
Researchers say nocturnal wakefulness deteriorates the brain's decision-making functions and reduces rational thinking during a time when negative mood is at its peak.