Image Researchers develop drug to treat Alzheimer's disease in Down syndrome patients Nov. 17, 2022 Research on the drug, known as DYR533, was conducted at the the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy and BIO5 Institute, in partnership with the Biodesign Institute in Phoenix. Read more at UArizona News
Image Mapping rock glaciers to understand their future on Earth and Mars Nov. 16, 2022 University of Arizona researchers developed a new method for analyzing rock glaciers, which are made up of a mix of ice, sand and rocks. The method could help scientists better understand these "hidden giants" on Earth and Mars. Read more at UArizona News
Image Two College of Science Faculty Selected for '40 Under 40' List Nov. 15, 2022 Congratulations to Dr. Erika Hamden and Dr. Carlos Vargas from the Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory. Read more
Image Researchers explore how to protect the environment while helping those living in poverty Nov. 10, 2022 Ensuring all people have access to minimum resources and services, while also safeguarding the stability of the Earth's environment, will require significant societal transformations, a new study finds. Read more at UArizona News
Image Tropical cyclones act as 'massive heat pumps' that fuel extreme heat Nov. 8, 2022 Tropical cyclones often cause damage from strong winds, storm surges, intense rain and flooding, but extreme heat is an additional hazard, researchers have found. Extreme heat often follows tropical cyclones and can further complicate disaster recovery. Read more at UArizona News
Image Mining Law Summit at the University of Arizona Returns Nov. 10 Nov. 7, 2022 This free virtual conference will combine recorded presentations from internationally recognized authorities with live participation in answering questions and providing commentary. Read more
Image Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, renowned UArizona psychologist, to present at Saddlebrooke community lecture Nov. 3, 2022 Join us Thursday, November 17 for Dr. O'Connor's fascinating new window into one of the hallmark experiences of being human. Free and open to the public. Read more
Image UArizona researchers develop 'Goldilocks drug' to treat triple-negative breast cancer Oct. 25, 2022 Triple-negative breast cancer accounts for about 10 to 15% of all breast cancers. Researchers have developed a drug they hope can treat it with little to no toxic side effects. Read more at UArizona News
Image With $6M grant, researchers will explore how Southwest communities can best adapt to climate change Oct. 25, 2022 UArizona researchers are furthering their efforts to examine how water, aridity and heat impact communities in the American Southwest, and how those challenges affect human health. Read more at UArizona News