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Elise Erickson, PhD, associate professor of physiology, earned a grant to study predicting labor onset using smart rings that measure skin temperature. Her goal? To narrow the window for labor predictions, benefiting families & obstetric care. Learn more: bit.ly/4jzy7vo

Why is life expectancy dropping in Arizona? SHC Associate Director Dr. Sakthivel Sadayappan shares insights on health disparities, chronic disease, and the need for preventive care in this KOLDNews segment. 🔗 Watch: bit.ly/3YoYTOs #HeartHealth #SarverHeart #Prevention

Meet #MedCat Atsushi Ishii, PhD postdoc in the Madhavan Lab. His #Parkinson’s research spans drug discovery & brain aging, from serotonin receptor pathways to Nrf2-driven regeneration— he brings science to the public because progress starts with connection:bit.ly/4jHi4Ma

Children on the United States side of the border are four times more likely to develop asthma than those in Mexico. Researchers hope to uncover the reason through the Binational Early Asthma and Microbiome Study, or BEAMS. bit.ly/4cByhja UA College of Medicine – Tucson UA Public Health

Thanks to AZPM for spotlighting Michael D. L. Johnson, PhD, assoc. prof at @uazimmunobiology, for his ongoing research under a $1.9 million NIH grant on the anti-microbial power of copper to help develop the next generation of antibiotics: bit.ly/4jWVVcf

Arizona saw the 3rd-largest drop in life expectancy, per the CDC. KOLDNews spoke with Sakthivel Sadayappan, PhD, MBA, @UAZMedicineEDU, on the urgent need for preventive care and community education. Watch the full segment: bit.ly/3EQUq0l

Melody J. Glenn, MD, MFA, says creative writing & the humanities make her a better physician. Her upcoming memoir explores doctors battling the opioid crisis across generations and storytelling bridges her work in ER & addiction care. More from University of Arizona Health Sciences: bit.ly/3GFwBt8

Join the University of Arizona Arthritis Center for an exciting look into the world of precision medicine — an approach that’s changing how we prevent, diagnose and treat disease with smarter, more personalized care. Happening May 17! 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/2025-arthritis…

Join us online May 17 for the Living Healthy with Arthritis Conference. Discover how precision medicine is transforming care with keynote speaker Kenneth Ramos, MD, PhD. Learn more and register: arthritis.arizona.edu/community-outr… UA College of Medicine – Tucson

A look back — from our first graduating class in 1971 to today, 54 years later! Tomorrow is the day we’ll proudly celebrate the Class of 2025 as they prepare to take their next step in medicine.🥳🎓⚕️

As class speaker Brenden Barness, MD, so passionately stated: Bear Down, Go Cats! 💪🎓 We loved celebrating our #MedCats as they crossed the stage! The Class of 2025 showed compassion, resilience & community spirit. Congrats, doctors & future leaders!

Kat Kennedy, PhD, a BIO5 Institute fellow and postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Psychiatry, shares what a week in her life looks like and the wellness practices she prioritizes. 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Kennedy and her work in the SCAN Lab: bit.ly/4cuw4G1

UA College of Medicine – Tucson proudly graduated over 100 new physicians during its 2025 spring convocation at Centennial Hall. More photos: bit.ly/3SMvcU9

UA College of Medicine – Tucson undergraduate and graduate students earning Bachelor of Science in Health Science degrees in physiology and medical sciences. Additionally, the college honored graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services program. bit.ly/3SMvcU9

Please join us on Tuesday, June 3rd for a special SHC Grand Rounds presentation by UCLA's Peipei Ping, PhD!

#MedCats in the the Pre-Medical Admissions Pathway (P-MAP) program celebrated their journeys — past, present & future! 🎉Cheers to P-MAP alumni in the Class of 2025 heading to residency, and to our new cohort, soon joining the MD Class of 2029. bit.ly/44OMxTN

We recently convened to celebrate the second cohort of SSWIMS, a fellowship designed to support mid-career faculty by providing funding and workshops to advance their careers in science and medicine. Fellows each presented the outcomes of their year-long projects. Congrats!

HFpEF, a common form of heart failure, is linked to stiff heart muscle. Hossein Ardehali MD, PhD, UArizona Sarver Heart Center assoc director, led a study that identified a potential drug to reverse it. “We are excited — this could potentially be a new treatment for HFpEF.” bit.ly/4khpdTK

Leaders from our college and Banner Health recently convened to celebrate the second cohort of SSWIMS, who presented the outcomes of their year-long projects. Congratulations to these incredible faculty members — we are so happy to have them as part of our #MedCat community!

Congrats to our amazing Class of 2025 Medical Student Award winners! 🏅 This ceremony honors academic excellence, compassion & integrity. Huge thanks to our generous donors for supporting the next generation of physicians! 💙