January 27, 2022 New UArizona Health Sciences Study To Focus On Link Between Knee Aging And Osteoarthritis UArizona Health Sciences researchers will study the links between knee structure changes and clinical outcomes in people with osteoarthritis in a new study funded by a $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
December 30, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Protects Adolescents In Real-World Study The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is 92% effective at preventing COVID-19 in children between the ages of 12 and 17, according to data from an ongoing population study led by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences.
October 22, 2021 AZ HEROES Data Show First Responders At Higher Risk of COVID-19 Infection Firefighters, law enforcement, correctional officers and emergency medical service providers – are at elevated risk of COVID-19 infection.
August 24, 2021 UArizona Health Sciences Study Suggests Greater Vaccination Push Needed To Combat Delta Variant New data from an ongoing University of Arizona Health Sciences research study show that the COVID-19 vaccines remain effective following the predominance of the delta variant, although at a lower rate than prior to its emergence.
July 23, 2021 AZ HEROES Research Study Awarded $15M To Continue, Expand Evaluation of COVID-19 Immunity, Vaccine Effectiveness The AZ HEROES study of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and immunity among frontline workers has received a $15 million award from the CDC to continue the current research for another year and expand to include children and focus on underserved populations.
March 3, 2021 Study Explores COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness The MEZCOPH AZ HEROES research study is tracking viral immunity over time and assessing vaccine effectiveness in Arizona essential workers and college students.