STUDIES LINK COVID-19 TO WILDLIFE SALES AT CHINESE MARKET, FIND OTHER SCENARIOS EXTREMELY UNLIKELY

July 26, 2022

Analyses based on locations and viral sequencing of early cases indicate the COVID-19 pandemic started in Wuhan's Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, with two separate jumps from animals to humans. Read more

UARIZONA ECONOMIST: THE STATE IS RECOVERING 'FAIRLY RAPIDLY' FROM THE PANDEMIC

June 1, 2022

George Hammond, an economist in the Eller College of Management, says Arizona is outpacing the nation when it comes to recovering jobs lost during the pandemic. Read more

UARIZONA PART OF STATEWIDE COLLABORATION THAT COMPILED 100,000 SEQUENCED COVID GENOMES

May 3, 2022

The Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union, which includes UArizona, positions the state to play a role in the planned U.S. Pathogen Genomics Centers of Excellence. Read more

AEGIS CONSORTIUM LEADERS ENVISION A PANDEMIC-FREE FUTURE

February 25, 2022

A new initiative seeks to unite global experts from universities, government agencies, nonprofits and industry to develop solutions to future pandemics. Read more

UARIZONA HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCHERS TO STUDY LONG COVID AS PART OF NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE

December 16, 2021

The NIH RECOVER Initiative aims to identify risks contributing to post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and approaches for treatment and prevention. Read more

ENGAGING VACCINE-HESITANT LOVED ONES WITH EMPATHY

December 15, 2021

Experts say emotionally fraught conversations are best navigated by listening actively, understanding people's concerns and avoiding divisive side topics. Read more

RESPIRATORY TRACT BACTERIAL EXTRACTS COULD PREVENT COVID-19

December 14, 2021

Researchers from the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson found that the bacterial lysate OM-85 blocked SARS-CoV-2 infection by decreasing the ability of the coronavirus to bind to the lung cell surface receptor ACE2. Read more

RESEARCHERS TO STUDY WHY COVID-19 STRIKES ASTHMA SUFFERERS LESS SEVERELY THAN OTHERS

December 10, 2021

A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led research team received $7.16 million in federal funding to study how to better control severe asthma and determine why sufferers are less likely to contract COVID-19, influenza and rhinovirus. Read more

EVIDENCE POINTS TO ANIMAL MARKET, NOT LAB, AS EPICENTER OF PANDEMIC

November 18, 2021

In a new paper published in Science, UArizona virus expert Michael Worobey connects the dots from the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak and shows that an origin other than the Huanan Seafood Market is extremely unlikely. Read more

COVID CURRICULUM BRINGS SCIENCE HOME FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

October 14, 2021

New research outlines a UArizona-developed curriculum that teaches high school students about coronaviruses, genetics and more. Read more

CANCER PATIENTS ON CHEMOTHERAPY LIKELY NOT FULLY PROTECTED BY COVID-19 VACCINE

October 4, 2021

University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers found lower immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine in patients on active chemotherapy. A third dose of the Pfizer vaccine boosted immune response. Read more

WHAT OUR WANDERING THOUGHTS CAN TEACH US ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

September 30, 2021

University of Arizona researchers analyzed idle thoughts for 10 minutes. What they learned may be useful in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues such as depression. Read more

UARIZONA EXPERTS: IN WAKE OF COVID-19, EMPLOYERS MUST MAKE OFFICES HEALING SPACES

August 30, 2021

Altaf Engineer and Esther Sternberg, two UArizona researchers who study how work and living spaces affect physical and mental health, say the pandemic has forced employers to think about how office spaces can reduce employees' stress and enhance their well-being. Read more

TURNING CAMERAS OFF DURING VIRTUAL MEETINGS CAN REDUCE FATIGUE, UARIZONA RESEARCH FINDS

August 30, 2021

Zoom fatigue can be worse for women and employees newer to the organization, say researchers. Read more

MANY WITH MILD COVID-19 INFECTIONS EXPERIENCE LONG-TERM SYMPTOMS

August 5, 2021

Data from a University of Arizona Health Sciences longitudinal study on COVID-19 shows that 67% of people with mild or moderate COVID-19 infection develop long COVID, with symptoms that last more than 30 days after a positive test. Read more

PANDEMIC JOB SEARCH ANXIETY IS COMMON; HOW YOU CHANNEL IT MAY MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

August 3, 2021

COVID-19-related anxiety can undermine or re-energize job seekers, depending on how they process it, according to new research out of the Eller College of Management. Read more

RESEARCHERS FIND EVIDENCE OF A CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC 20,000 YEARS AGO

July 7, 2021

Studying the genomes of modern humans from 26 worldwide populations, researchers discovered the genetic "footprint" of an ancient coronavirus outbreak. Studies like this one could help identify viruses that have caused epidemics in the distant past and may do so in the future. Read more

COVID-19 VACCINE REDUCES SEVERITY, LENGTH, VIRAL LOAD FOR THOSE WHO STILL GET INFECTED

June 30, 2021

Data from the AZ HEROES study show COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections, and when breakthrough infections do occur, the level of infection and impact of the disease are significantly reduced. Read more

SOCIOECONOMIC FALLOUT OF COVID-19 THREATENS GLOBAL COFFEE INDUSTRY

June 28, 2021

A new study explores the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 on global coffee production. Read more

CONNECTION VITAL FOR OLDER ADULTS DURING THE PANDEMIC

June 7, 2021

University of Arizona Health Sciences experts say resilience helped many older adults overcome the "second pandemic" of social isolation. Read more

WHY A RETURN TO 'NORMAL' MIGHT FEEL ANYTHING BUT

May 19, 2021

Life is slowly returning to what it was pre-pandemic, but some people may be feeling anxious about the transition. Behavioral scientist Chris Segrin explains why. Read more

NOVEL CORONAVIRUS CIRCULATED UNDETECTED MONTHS BEFORE FIRST COVID-19 CASES IN WUHAN

March 18, 2021

A new study dates emergence of the virus that causes COVID-19 to as early as October 2019. Simulations also suggest that in most cases, zoonotic viruses die out naturally before causing a pandemic. Read more

Q&A: UARIZONA EXPERT TALKS SLEEP APNEA, 'CORONASOMNIA' AND SNOOZING IN SPACE

March 17, 2021

Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy says sleep apnea and insomnia are on the rise, and the pandemic has only made matters worse. March 14-20 is Sleep Awareness Week. Read more

STUDY EXPLORES COVID-19 VACCINE EFFECTIVENESS

March 3, 2021

The AZ HEROES research study is tracking viral immunity over time and assessing vaccine effectiveness in Arizona essential workers and college students. Read more

STUDENT-PRODUCED DOCUMENTARY CHRONICLES UARIZONA SUCCESS TAMING COVID-19 THROUGH WASTEWATER

February 9, 2021

"Solution Number Two," a short documentary produced by students in the School of Theatre, Film and Television, premiered last week and is available to stream through Feb 17. Read more

UARIZONA RESEARCHERS DEVELOP SMARTPHONE-BASED COVID-19 TEST

January 29, 2021

The new testing method, developed by a team led by biomedical engineering professor Jeong-Yeol Yoon, uses a smartphone microscope and could deliver results in about 10 minutes. Read more

HOW A SMARTPHONE APP AND CONTACT TRACING HELPED KEEP UARIZONA OPEN AND CURB COVID-19 SPREAD

December 16, 2020

Statistics show relatively high usage rates for UArizona's exposure notification app, which helped curb the spread of the virus on campus. Public health experts say the digital strategy worked well because it was used in conjunction with traditional contact tracing, in addition to testing and isolation efforts.  Read more

CUSTOMER BEHAVIOR IS DRIVING PANDEMIC DISTRESS FOR GROCERY STORE WORKERS, REPORT FINDS

December 14, 2020

Twenty percent of Arizona grocery store workers surveyed said they have experienced severe levels of mental distress during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Read more

UNCOVERING THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION OF TOUCH

December 8, 2020

Inspired by her work at an orphanage in Romania, Dr. Katalin Gothard aims to understand how the brain interprets the social, emotional and physical aspects of touch.  Read more

STATEWIDE STUDY BUILDS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HEALTH RISKS BEFORE, AFTER COVID-19 INFECTION

November 30, 2020

University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers are conducting a multiyear research study – Arizona CoVHORT – to answer questions about risk factors for severe COVID-19 infection and how the virus impacts long-term health outcomes.  Read more

'FLEXIBILITY IS THE KEY': A Q&A WITH DR. STEPHEN PAUL

November 10, 2020

With Arizona Football set to play its first game of the season on Saturday, Dr. Stephen Paul, one of the leaders of Arizona Athletics' reentry efforts, discusses the team's resilience and how other Pac-12 athletics programs have approached reopening efforts.  Read more

PHYSICIAN-SCIENTIST LEADS PROGRAM TO TACKLE COVID-19 HEALTH DISPARITIES IN ARIZONA

November 2, 2020

Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy is one of 11 principal investigators for the National Institutes of Health Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities.  Read more

SWISH, GARGLE, REPEAT: UARIZONA RESEARCHER EXPLORES MOUTH RINSE TEST AS ALTERNATIVE TO COVID-19 NASAL SWAB

October 27, 2020

A new diagnostic test for coronavirus relies on gargling with saltwater instead of using a nasal swab. Initial results have been encouraging, UArizona virology expert Michael Worobey says.  Read more

STUDY SHOWS SARS-COV-2 ANTIBODIES PROVIDE LASTING IMMUNITY

October 13, 2020

UArizona Heath Sciences researchers developed one of the most accurate COVID-19 antibody tests available and now have shown antibodies persist for months after infection, providing long-term immunity. Read more

PAIN RELIEF CAUSED BUY SARS-COV-2 INFECTION MAY HELP EXPLAIN COVID-19 SPREAD

October 2, 2020

Researchers found that SARS-CoV-2 can relieve pain, which may explain why nearly half of all people who get COVID-19 experience few or no symptoms, even though they are able to spread the disease. Read more

ARIZONA COVID-19 GENOMICS UNION TRACKS VIRUS STRAINS IN STATE

September 15, 2020

Molecular clock analysis showed no widespread community distribution of the highly contagious coronavirus disease in Arizona until mid-February. Read more

HOW CORONAVIRUS TOOK HOLD IN NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE

September 10, 2020

Early interventions were effective at stamping out coronavirus infections, but subsequent, poorly monitored travel allowed the virus to ignite major outbreaks in Europe and North America, according to a new study. Read more

COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTED LONGSTANDING PROBLEMS IN NURSING HOMES, UARIZONA EXPERT SAYS

September 10, 2020

Tara Sklar, a health law and policy expert on caring for older adults, talks about recommendations she made to federal, state and local governments to address COVID-19's spread through American nursing homes. Read more

UNIVERSITY, COUNTY WORK TOGETHER AT 'CRITICAL TIME' FOR COVID-19 MITIGATION

September 9, 2020

Theresa Cullen, director of the Pima County Health Department, said the county, university and other partners are working together on a "layered approach" to COVID-19 mitigation. Read more

FDA AUTHORIZES USE OF UARIZONA COVID-19 ANTIBODY TEST

September 2, 2020

The University of Arizona has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorization to use its COVID-19 antibody test, which was developed by a team of UArizona Health Sciences researchers. Read more

UARIZONA PRESIDENT URGES CONTINUED DILIGENCE TO CONTROL COVID-19 SPREAD

August 27, 2020

UArizona officials are looking at test results, wastewater analysis in dorms, and campus compliance with public health measures to help determine how the university will operate. Read more

UARIZONA AND COVID WATCH LAUNCH COVID-19 EXPOSURE NOTIFICATION APP

August 19, 2020

Students, faculty and staff can now download the Covid Watch exposure notification smartphone app, which allows users who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 to anonymously notify others who may have been exposed. Read more

PANDEMIC FUELS RISE IN DRUG-RELATED DEATHS

August 10, 2020

The pandemic is exacerbating many risk factors associated with drug use and overdose, including economic distress, social isolation and anxiety, says pharmacologist Todd Vanderah. Read more

REPORT PREDICTS INCREASED HOMELESSNESS IN ARIZONA DURING COVID-19 CRISIS

July 28, 2020

Homelessness in Arizona could increase by 16 to 29% in the wake of COVID-19, predicts a new report by researchers in the University of Arizona's Southwest Institute for Research on Women. Read more

UARIZONA AIMS TO PROVIDE RAPID TESTS FOR EXPOSURE TO BIOTHREATS, INCLUDING COVID-19

July 27, 2020

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. Read more

UARIZONA, STATE OF ARIZONA EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING IN CONCERT WITH $7.7M STUDY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND IMMUNITY

July 22, 2020

In conjunction with the expanded testing eligibility, the university also is launching a $7.7 million yearlong study funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to identify patterns of COVID-19 immunity over time in previously and newly infected individuals. Read more

PEDIATRICS IN A PANDEMIC: Q&A WITH DR. GARY KIRKILAS

July 21, 2020

A College of Medicine – Phoenix pediatrician shares his observations about the impact of COVID-19 and encourages parents to use facts for health decisions. Read more

HOW COVID-19 IS IMPACTING POLITICS IN THE US

July 16, 2020

UArizona political scientist Samara Klar discusses the relationship between COVID-19 and partisanship, the impact of the virus on the upcoming election and why the country might not be as divided as it seems. Read more

ARIZONA UNIVERSITIES JOIN RESEARCH COMPUTING FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19

July 15, 2020

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

GOT PANDEMIC FATIGUE? COVID-19 IS TAKING A TOLL ON MENTAL HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGIST SAYS

July 13, 2020

If you're feeling anxious, depressed or exhausted in the wake of COVID-19, you're not alone, says psychologist David Sbarra. Some experts warn that the next pandemic challenge will be to "flatten the mental health curve". Read more

THE BEST (AND WORST) MATERIALS FOR MASKS

July 6, 2020

Masks can help combat the spread of COVID-19, but some styles protect better than others. A study of non-traditional mask materials finds that vacuum cleaner filters are especially effective. Read more

PANDEMIC PROVIDES UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR JOURNALISM STUDENTS

June 24, 2020

The pandemic presented a once-in-a-career opportunity for UArizona student journalists who rose to the occasion to cover it, with guidance from faculty and staff. Read more

UARIZONA TESTING APP TO ALERT STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES EXPOSED TO COVID-19

June 18, 2020

The Covid Watch smartphone app sends exposure alerts without having to collect any personally identifying information from users, protecting their anonymity. Read more

BLACK LIVES MATTER AND PANDEMIC BRING JUNETEENTH INTO FOCUS

June 17, 2020

UArizona historian Tyina Steptoe discusses the history of the holiday that recognizes emancipation, and why more people than ever may celebrate it this year and in the future. Read more

FROM SOCIAL DISTANCING TO DISINFORMATION, COVID-19 SHOWS HOW HISTORY REPEATS

June 10, 2020

Three scholars in the UArizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences see several parallels between today's pandemic and ones from centuries past. Read more

BALANCING INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, PUBLIC HEALTH DURING A PANDEMIC

June 10, 2020

While stay-at-home orders are lifting nationwide, quarantine and isolation orders can still be issued due to emergency declarations that remain in effect, says Leila Barraza, who teaches public health law and ethics at UArizona. Read more

SHOULD YOU BUY OR SELL A HOUSE DURING THE PANDEMIC?

June 8, 2020

Gary Pivo, a university expert on real estate development, discusses COVID-19's impact on the housing market and what it could mean for prospective buyers or sellers. Read more

INSOMNIA, LONELINESS AND COVID-19

June 2, 2020

UArizona researchers found evidence that during the wide lockdown period in April, there may have been a spike in suicidal thoughts in the United States. They found two possible reasons for the increase: loneliness and anxiety-induced insomnia. Read more

HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENTS ANALYZE COVID-19 PUBLISHED RESEARCH

June 1, 2020

The College of Medicine – Phoenix is helping evaluate the quality of the research being released rapidly about the virus that causes COVID-19. Read more

A DEEPER LEVEL OF KNOWING: FOLKLORISTS TACKLE GLOBAL ISSUES

May 27, 2020

Science and folklore can be important partners when it comes to addressing global challenges like climate change and COVID-19. Folklorist Maribel Alvarez says folklore can document the kind of "knowing" that only comes from generations of tradition and observation. Read more

PHARMACISTS ON THE FRONTLINES OF COVID-19

May 21, 2020

College of Pharmacy scientists, labs and alumni are partnering with pharmaceutical companies, working in emergency departments and helping the public get the medication they need. Read more

STRIVING FOR AN ACCURATE CENSUS AMID THE PANDEMIC

May 20, 2020

Geographer Jason Jurjevich discusses the importance of reaching "hard-to-count" populations in Arizona and how the COVID-19 pandemic has created additional challenges for ensuring a fair and accurate census. Read more

RESEARCHERS INVESTIGATE HOW COVID-19 IMPACTS THE BRAIN

May 15, 2020

COVID-19's impact on the respiratory system is well-documented, but what does it do to the brain? Researchers hope to answer that question by studying people who had the disease. Read more

CONTINUOUSLY ACTIVE SURFACE DISINFECTANTS MAY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BARRIER AGAINST THE SPREAD OF VIRUSES

May 15, 2020

In the battle to slow or prevent the transmission of viruses, such as the novel coronavirus, continuously acting disinfectants could provide a new line of defense, according to a recent University of Arizona study. Read more

TREATING COVID-19 PATIENTS WITH ACUTE HEART FAILURE

May 4, 2020

A paper published in two medical journals last week offers guidelines for physicians treating coronavirus patients requiring advanced life-saving therapies. Read more

WHY YOU SHOULDN'T TRUST MEMES ABOUT CORONAVIRUS

April 29, 2020

In time of uncertainty, false information is flourishing. UArizona experts in law, journalism and information discuss how to deal with bad information circulating around COVID-19. Read more

UARIZONA RESEARCHERS PIVOT TO TACKLE COVID-19

April 28, 2020

Thirteen research teams will address various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic with financial support from a rapid-turnaround seed grants supplied through the BIO5 Institute and state funding. The grants amount to more than $500,000. Read more 

UARIZONA PARTNERSHIP WITH STATE BEGINS COVID-19 ANTIBODY TEST

April 27, 2020

A first phase of testing will begin April 30 in Pima County and will include 3,000 health care workers and first responders. Read more

COVID-19 HAS CHANGED CONSUMER BEHAVIOR. WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THE FUTURE?

April 23, 2020

Sabrina Helm, associate professor in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences, talked to UANews about current trends in consumer spending, online shopping and stockpiling and what they might mean for the future of retail. Read more

CORONAVIRUS HAS CREATED CONDITIONS FOR UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 'GLOBAL EXPERIMENT'

April 22, 2020

Researchers are racing to collect atmospheric and other data, which they can use to determine the extent of the impact of the coronavirus on environmental health. Read more

UARIZONA LAUNCHES TEXTING SYSTEM TO GATHER & PROVIDE COVID-19 INFO

April 20, 2020

To address a critical lack of local data as COVID-19 continues to spread, a team of UArizona researchers is launching a two-way texting system to gather and provide valuable information to track COVID-19 in Arizona and identify areas where more resources may be needed. Read more

PHYSICIAN-RESEARCHER ANALYZES DATA TO INFORM COVID-19 PUBLIC POLICY

April 16, 2020

Dr. Joe Gerald, an associate professor of public health, helped inform Arizona policymakers during the early stages of the pandemic with weekly reports that identified how COVID-19 was affecting Arizona what the future might bring. Read more

UARIZONA PARTNERS WITH STATE TO PROVIDE COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTS

April 14, 2020

The University of Arizona will provide antibody testing for the state of Arizona. The state investment will allow UArizona to test 250,000 of Arizona’s front-line workforce. Read more

ARIZONA COVID-19 GENOMICS UNION TO TRACK CORONAVIRUS

April 8, 2020

The newly formed Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union, or ACGU, which includes UArizona virus expert Michael Worobey, will use genomic sequencing to track the new coronavirus. Read more

UARIZONA MAKERS RACE TO PROVIDE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

April 8, 2020

UArizona makers are designing and manufacturing solutions to help meet local demand for personal protective equipment such as face shields, intubation hoods and respirators. Read more

UARIZONA HEALTH SCIENCES SHIPS COVID-19 COLLECTION KITS TO NAVAJO NATION

April 3, 2020

The University of Arizona Health Sciences shipped 250 COVID-19 sample collection kits to the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, Arizona, to help in the international effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

UARIZONA TRACKING CORONAVIRUS THROUGH WASTEWATER ACROSS US

April 2, 2020

UArizona researchers are testing wastewater across the country to trace coronavirus prevalence in communities and help public health officials better prepare for the future. Read more

UARIZONA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND 4-H JOIN FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19

April 1, 2020

The Blue Ridge University of Arizona 4-H Fab Lab is joining the fight against COVID-19 by making personal protection equipment and prototypes of new designs for ventilator parts. Read more

UARIZONA INVENTION MAY HELP COVID-19 PATIENTS BREATHE EASIER

April 1, 2020

Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson have invented a new respiratory-assist device that provides fast, safe relief to those who experience difficulty breathing. Read more

INFECTION EXPERT: CHANGES TO HOSPITAL POLICIES, BEHAVIOR CRITICAL FOR FIGHTING COVID-19

March 31, 2020

Infection control expert Kelly Reynolds discusses, among other things, hospital infection control and ventilation measures and how they are being adjusted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE DOCTORS OFFER APPROACHES TO COMBAT COVID-19

March 30, 2020

Doctors in the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine are offering lifestyle recommendations to help the public take an integrative approach to preventing COVID-19. Read more

UARIZONA TEAM TO 3D PRINT MEDICAL MASKS

March 27, 2020

In response to a shortage of personal protective equipment, UArizona researchers are working to design, 3D print and test masks for health care facilities. Read more

UARIZONA TO INITIATE INVESTIGATIONS OF POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES

March 27, 2020

The SAFER team, led by Kristen Pogreba-Brown in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, will initiate contact tracing by following up with close contacts of positive-test COVID-19 cases to mitigate its spread. Read more

UARIZONA RESEARCH LABS PRODUCE HAND SANITIZER FOR AREA HEALTH CARE WORKERS

March 26, 2020

Researchers in the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences are following WHO guidelines to produce hand sanitizer in the lab. Read more

IS COVID-19 MAKING YOU STAY AT HOME? TURN YOUR HOME INTO A HEALING SPACE

March 24, 2020

As millions of Americans continue to stay at home in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, UArizona researchers say thoughtful design can help reduce stress and create calm. Read more

AMID SHORTAGE OF COVID-19 COLLECTION KITS, UARIZONA SCIENTISTS RACE TO MAKE MORE

March 23, 2020

University researchers are working to give public health authorities the ability to test widely for COVID-19 by producing more specimen collection kits. Read more

AS PANDEMIC UNFOLDS? FEAR AND FINANCE COLLIDE

March 20, 2020

Scott Cederburg, associate professor of finance at the University of Arizona, discusses the state of the economy – and what's to come – as industries, investors and consumers across the globe respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

COVID-19 IS CHANGING THE WAY WE LIVE AND WORK. HOW DO WE COPE?

March 17, 2020

UArizona psychologist David Sbarra shares tips for how to take care of your mental health and support children and loved ones in an uncertain time.

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