News & Events

Researchers Detangle Protein Interaction Implicated in Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's

New findings by UArizona chemists Wolfgang Peti and Rebecca Page provide a foundation to better understand and treat two neurological disorders.

Optical Scientist Develops Trifocal Lens Technology

Professor Jim Schwiegerling designed an implantable lens that allows recipients to see mid-range distances in addition to near and far distances.

UArizona Aims to Provide Rapid Tests for Exposure to Biothreats, Including COVID-19

Thanks to a U.S. Department of Defense contract for as much as $9.5 million, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and partners aim to develop a portable device to easily and accurately detect biological threats, including the virus that causes COVID-19.

One Small Molecule, Potential Giant Step to Improve Cognitive Function

A $6.1 million study led by the UArizona Center for Innovation in Brain Science will test novel small molecules to improve the lives of Alzheimer's patients.

Returning to Farming's Roots in the Battle Against the 'Billion-Dollar Beetle'

A new study from UArizona entomologists reaffirms the importance of crop rotation and diversification in combating the western corn rootworm's resistance to biotech crops. 

UArizona Virtual Lecture Series Examines Transformation during COVID-19

2020 COS Teaching and Advising Awards

Arizona Universities Join Research Computing Fight Against COVID-19

Arizona's three public universities are contributing research computing power to a worldwide effort to run protein modeling computations to better understand the disease.

Mapping the Solar System: From the Moon to Bennu

The OSIRIS-REx science team has created the highest resolution global map of any planetary body. The endeavor is the latest in UArizona's long history of celestial imaging and mapping.

Multi-University Center Aims to Minimize Mine Tailings Risk

In response to concern over the sustainability of handling mine waste, UArizona, Colorado State University and the Colorado School of Mines launched the Tailings Center of Excellence.

New Comet NEOWISE Graces the Skies

The NEOWISE mission, led by UArizona's Amy Mainzer, discovered comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE in March. The comet is now making its way around the sun and is visible from Earth.

Shanghai Rankings: UArizona Has Top Water Resources Program in US

The University of Arizona is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 2 globally in the area of water resources in the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities.