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University Of Arizona Begins Statewide Antibody Testing Program For COVID-19
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.
Bringing metal and medicine together to fight COVID-19
University of Arizona immunobiologist Michael Johnson is investigating why copper compounds are toxic to bacteria and describes how they could help scientists disrupt the path of the coronavirus.
UArizona Names Surgeon General Carmona to Lead Campus Reentry Plan
Robbins announced in April his plans to resume in-person classes Aug. 24, bringing back 45,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff for fall 2020.