Image Dr. Carol Gregorio Named Czarina M. and Humberto S. Lopez Endowed Chair for Excellence in Cardiovascular Research Sept. 13, 2021 Dr. Carol Gregorio is the inaugural chair holder of the Czarina M. and Humberto S. Lopez Endowed Chair for Excellence in Cardiovascular Research. Read more
Image Mouneimne Lab Finds Breast Cancer's Response to Tumor Stiffness May Predict Bone Metastasis Aug. 24, 2021 Adam Watson, Gus Mouneimne, and a cadre of stellar collaborators in CMM and beyond, demonstrate that the stiffness of the tumor microenvironment can persistently alter cancer cell behavior, even after dissemination to softer microenvironments, by a process termed “mechanical memory.” Study Finds Breast Cancer’s Response to Tumor Stiffness May Predict Bone Metastasis
Image Congratulations Dr. Bhattacharya for receiving the 2021 COM-T Faculty Excellence – Basic and Translational Investigator Award Aug. 6, 2021 We would like to congratulate Dr. Bhattacharya for receiving the 2021 COM-T Faculty Excellence – Basic and Translational Investigator Award! Read more
Image Drs. Julie Ledford and Michael Johnson Awarded a $2.5M Grant to Study Biomarkers of Obstructive Lung Disease Aug. 5, 2021 Drs. Julie Ledford and Michael Johnson were awarded a $2.5M grant to study biomarkers of obstructive lung disease. Unlikely Teammates Transform the Field of Respiratory Disease Biology
Image Warfel Lab Identifies New Role for PIM Kinases in Driving Tumor Angiogenesis July 6, 2021 Work from Dr. Noel Warfel’s lab, led by recent CBIO graduate Andrea Casillas, recently published a paper in Oncogene describing a new signaling axis that promotes blood vessel growth in solid tumors. Read more
Image Dr. Anne Cress Named Vice Dean, Operations and Strategy, for College of Medicine - Tucson July 1, 2021 Anne E. Cress, PhD, has been named Vice Dean, Operations and Strategy, and chief of staff at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson (COM-T) effective July 1, 2021. Read more
Image COVID-19 Vaccine Reduces Severity, Length, Viral Load for Those Who Still Get Infected June 29, 2021 Real-world data from the AZ HEROES study show COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections, and when breakthrough infections do occur, the level of infection and impact of the disease are significantly reduced. Read more
Image UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Accelerated Pathway to Medical Education Welcomes First Class June 27, 2021 The UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson has accepted six high school graduates in a new program that reduces the time to a medical degree to seven years. Read more
Image College of Medicine – Tucson Wins NIH Grant for Medical Scientist Student Training June 15, 2021 The Medical Scientist Training Program is designed to train students planning careers in academic medicine or biomedical research. Read more
Image UArizona Health Sciences Pediatrics Expert Addresses Parents’ Vaccine Questions June 15, 2021 A College of Medicine – Tucson assistant professor of pediatrics answers questions about COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and the risk of side effects in children. Read more
