The BRAIN Center will develop safe, effective and affordable personalized neurotechnologies for diagnostics, restoration, enhancement, and rehabilitation of sensory, motor, affective and cognitive functions. This mission will be pursued by supporting innovative interdisciplinary research across the multiple dimensions of brain function and behavior with the ultimate goal of improving quality of life.
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SynCardia releases early findings on 50cc temporary Total Artificial Heart
Early Findings of the 50cc SynCardia Heart Indicate That It Fits Underserved Patients – Women & AdolescentsContinue reading
Barrow neurosurgeon helps pave way for deep brain stimulation and Alzheimer’s
Neurosurgeons at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix are involved with testing the viability of deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat Alzheimer’s disease, a disorder that currently has few treatment options. Results from the Phase 2 study, reported in the Journal of Neurosurgery on
Dec. 18, 2015, demonstrated the safety of DBS in Alzheimer’s patients.Continue reading
Simpler technique yields antibodies to a range of infectious agents
Researchers at Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute explores an innovative means of investigating membrane proteins produced by a pair of highly pathogenic organisms. The research team showed that DNA-based genetic immunization, using a device known as a gene gun, could successfully express membrane proteins in mice and induce the animals to produce a range of critical antibodies to bacterial and viral targets.
The Vision of Precision Medicine Takes Another Leap Forward
To enable a new era of medicine through research, technology, and policies that empower patients, researchers, and providers to work together toward development of individualized care. (Mission Statement of the White House Precision Medicine Initiative.)Continue reading
UA Senior Vice President for Health Sciences Dr. Joe G.N. ‘Skip’ Garcia Selected for American Thoracic Society’s Prestigious 2016 Trudeau Medal
The Society’s highest award recognizes lifelong major contributions to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of lung disease through leadership in research, education and clinical care.Continue reading
Mayo Clinic Arizona cuts the ribbon on the Southwest’s First Proton Therapy Facility
Proton beam therapy expands Mayo Clinic’s cancer care capabilities. In properly selected patients — especially children and young adults and those with cancers located close to critical organs and body structures — proton beam therapy is an advance over traditional radiotherapy.Continue reading
AdvaMed Names Scott Whitaker CEO and President
Washington, DC (February 18, 2016) — The Board of Directors of the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) announced today that Scott Whitaker will be its next president and chief executive officer effective April 4, 2016.Continue reading
CANCER MOONSHOT 2020 ANNOUNCES THE FORMATION OF A NATIONAL PEDIATRICS CONSORTIUM, A MAJOR MILESTONE IN THE WAR ON CANCER IN CHILDREN
Leading national children’s hospitals, pediatric cancer organizations and academic centers unite with Cancer MoonShot 2020 to accelerate bringing the next-generation standard of cancer care and immunotherapy to children with cancer. The Cancer MoonShot 2020 Pediatrics Consortium include 10 founding members spanning major cities across the nation who will participate in a national data sharing infrastructure to accelerate clinical development of next-generation immunotherapyContinue reading
Why Contact Lens Wearers Benefit from Annual Eye Exams
Having good eyesight is a gift. When age or health issues affect our vision, life science innovations as prescribed by our healthcare professionals help us improve our vision and protect the health of our eyes.Continue reading