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UArizona Researchers Detangle Protein Interaction Implicated in Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s

New findings by University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson chemists Drs. Wolfgang Peti and Rebecca Page provide a foundation to better understand and treat these neurological disorders.
UArizona President Outlines Fall Return to Campus

The university will offer four class formats and implement a range of safety measures on campus when the fall semester begins on Aug. 24 as scheduled with a mix of in-person and remote instruction.

The following essential workers, in addition to workers in eight other employment categories, are now eligible for antibody testing under the program.
People and Programs ‘On The Move’ at UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson

Recent notices include appointments for curricular affairs, licensing, sleep medicine, research and student mental health, plus national awards for mentorship, diversity and pancreatic cancer studies.

Dial-a-Dean event- Vice President and Dean Shane Burgess have invited Janko Nikolich-Zugich MD, PhD to be a guest, together with Dr.

Can we as a people come together to turn back an attacking enemy? by Felicia Goodrum and James Alwine

Janko Nikolich-Zugich, an immunobiologist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine said, 'Older people are not as good at reacting to microorganisms they haven't encountered before.

Episode 3 took place on June 4, 2020 and includes a convo with Janko Nikolich-Žugich, MD, PhD about COVID-19 antibody testing and Betsy fields some questions about research re-entry and related top
Dr. Joann Sweasy Named Director of University of Arizona Cancer Center

In addition, Dr. Sweasy will serve as UArizona chief adviser on cancer-related matters and principal investigator of the National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant.

Pandemic fears have created interest in metallic products touting antimicrobial properties. But experts have doubts about the copper craze.

According to Bhattacharya, the UA actually uses two antibody tests to help protect against false positives.
UArizona Testing App to Alert Students, Employees Exposed to COVID-19

COVID Watch sends exposure alerts without having to collect any personally identifying information from users, protecting their anonymity.

Dr. Sam Campos understands that making mistakes is part of learning, especially when it comes to introducing students to lab research for the first time.

"There is definitely a rise in infections and it is totally expected after the stay-at-home order was lifted," University of Arizona virologist Felicia Goodrum wrote in an email.

That suggests Pima County and Arizona are still a “virgin territory for the virus,” according to Dr.

James Alwine and Felicia Goodrum Sterling: The COVID-19 pandemic has sickened more than 7 million and over 400,000 lives have been lost by today’s estimate. The race for a vaccine is on!

"There is definitely a rise in infections and it is totally expected after the stay-at-home order was lifted," University of Arizona virologist Felicia Goodrum, PhD

The University of Arizona's COVID-19 antibody testing study has expanded to include all employees at hospitals and a broad list of registered health care professionals.
UArizona Experts Available to Comment on Coronavirus and Influenza

The University of Arizona Health Sciences has a number of news sources/health experts available at university campuses in Tucson and Phoenix for media interviews regarding the coronavirus outbreak.

Antibody blood tests look for the body’s immune response after someone has recovered from the disease. Dr. Janko Nikolich is one of the project’s leaders. 

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