Melanoma is the most lethal type of skin cancer and unusually common in Arizona, where residents are exposed to… Read more
Fighting melanoma with zebrafish: NAU scientists in search of a powerful combination of cancer-fighting drugs
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NAU receives $6.83 million grant to continue community-based Native American cancer prevention program
Northern Arizona University has been awarded $6.83 million to continue its efforts in cancer research, training and outreach programs serving Native American communities for the next five years.
Since 2002, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) have received funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to alleviate the unequal burden of cancer among… Read more
Microbiologist leaves research legacy at NAU through collaborations, mentorships
Nate Nieto, a prominent—and promising—microbiologist at NAU, died from pancreatic cancer in June, but his legacy lives on across the university community and beyond. His research in infectious disease and wildlife ecology will continue to resonate for years to come because of the meaningful scientific collaborations he fostered and the students he mentored.
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Pioneering NAU oncology researcher leads publication of new exercise prescriptions for cancer prevention, survival
There are now more than 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States, and 40 million worldwide – a figure expected to double by 2040. Improved prognosis has created a growing need to address the unique health issues facing cancer survivors that result from the disease, its treatment and related conditions.
New guidance published today from exercise oncology experts recommends the systematic use of an ‘exercise prescription’ by healthcare workers and… Read more
Funded by $21.4 million grant, new NAU research center will address health disparities across Southwest
A region of vast expanses and unparalleled natural beauty, the southwestern United States is a land of harsh socioeconomic realities for many, especially for underserved Native American and Hispanic populations. The Southwest has some of the highest poverty rates in the country, some of the lowest rates of health care access and a widespread incidence of serious chronic diseases, infectious diseases and… Read more