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 Image
Indigenous Resilience Center is a 'seed' for tribal leaders to water and nurture Nov. 16, 2022 Since it was established last year, the Indigenous Resilience Center has added to its roster experts who have long worked with and for Native American communities. University leaders hope tribes can guide the center's next moves. Read more 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 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 Image
UArizona researchers awarded $3.5M to fight extreme heat Nov. 9, 2022 The $3.5 million grant from the Department of Energy is part of a larger project that will bring together researchers from Arizona's three universities to study climate in the state's Sun Corridor. Read more 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 Image
Five entrepreneurs with San Carlos Apache Tribe make up the inaugural Native FORGE cohort Nov. 1, 2022 The program will partner business owners and operators with a mentor and provide training and technical assistance over the next year to help their businesses grow. Read more Image
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines gives keynote at UArizona intelligence summit Oct. 31, 2022 Haines spoke at the College of Applied Science and Technology's second annual Southern Arizona Intelligence Summit, which focused on the theme of "diversity in the intelligence community." Read more Image
Battery-free, light-powered pacemaker may improve quality of life for heart disease patients Oct. 27, 2022 University of Arizona engineers lead a research team that is developing a new kind of pacemaker, which envelops the heart and uses precise targeting capabilities to bypass pain receptors and reduce patient discomfort. Read more Image
Space sciences, water resources shine in US News Best Global Universities ranking Oct. 26, 2022 UArizona ranked 108th in the 2023 Best Global Universities ranking. The university was No. 44 among universities in the U.S. and No. 23 among public universities. Read more Image