News & Updates

UArizona Cancer Center Appoints Dr. Babiker to Leadership Position

Dr. Hani Babiker, assistant director of early-phase therapeutics and director of phase I clinical trials, is overseeing the University of Arizona Cancer Center’s early-phase clinical trials, seeking to identify novel drugs and treatments for better cancer care.


Aspiring Doctors to Learn their Future at Match Day Ceremony

On Friday, March 20, medical students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will tear open envelopes simultaneously revealing where they will go for their residency training. Surrounded by friends and family, the emotion-filled ceremony is considered the most exciting day of medical school.


UArizona College of Pharmacy Feb. 21 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Opening of Skaggs Addition

The $26-million expansion includes new chemistry laboratory space that will be used for drug discovery and development and research in the areas of pharmaceutics, pharmacogenomics and pharmacology.


UArizona Hockey Team to Host Sixth Annual ‘Pink the Rink’ on Jan. 18

The Arizona Wildcat ice hockey team will raise awareness for cancer and contribute proceeds to the UArizona Cancer Center when it faces Missouri State on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Tucson Arena. Honor a loved one by buying a jersey to support cancer research.


Happy Holidays 2018!

Happy Holidays from the University of Arizona, Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery!!


Dr. Eugene Chang and Dr. Samuel Barber Recipients of Accelerate for Success Grant

Dr. Eugene Chang and Dr. Samuel Barber are recent recipients of an Accelerate For Success Grant, awarded by Research Discovery, and Innovation (RDI) at the University of Arizona.


Department of Otolaryngology 2018 Research Symposium

On June 15, 2018 the Otolaryngology residency program graduation festivities commenced with a research symposium that provided a venue for 4 otolaryngology residents; Saranya Reghunathan, MD, Jonnae Barry, MD, Tyson Nielsen, MD & Samuel Barber, MD to showcase their ongoing research projects.


UA Health Sciences and UA Researchers Awarded ABRC Grants Totaling Nearly $6M for Health Research

The three-year Arizona Biomedical Research Commission Awards will fund research relating to neuropathic and cancer pain, migraines, opioids, antibiotics, antivirals, sinusitis, obesity, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, pulmonary disease and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.


UA Cancer Center, Banner – University Medicine to Observe Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month With Free Presentation, Screenings

The UA Cancer Center is enlisting dental professionals to incorporate head and neck cancer screenings into routine checkups.


ENT IN THE DESERT 2018: Conference Report

Held amid stunning views of the Catalina mountains in southern Arizona, the 6th Annual ENT in the Desert conference highlighted insights, updates and innovations in the field of otolaryngology.


Jonathan Young, MD joins Department of Otolaryngology faculty

Dr. Jonathan Young joins the department as our first director of pediatric otolaryngology, starting September 11th.


Dr. Brian Song Incoming Rhinology and Skull Base Fellow

Dr. Brian Song, joins the department as our new rhinology and skull base surgery fellow starting July 1st.


Dr. Christopher Le Awarded BUMC Medical Staff Grant

Dr. Christopher Le selected by the BUMC, Tucson Campus, Medical Executive Committee for funding of his medical staff grant application.


Dr. Wang appointed chair of Department of Otolaryngology

Steven J. Wang, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, effective March 27, 2017.


Shethal Bearelly, MD joins Department of Otolaryngology faculty

Shethal Bearelly, MD will join the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery faculty as an Assistant Professor on September 1, 2017.


Dr. Eugene Chang awarded Cochrane Scholar

The Cochrane Scholars Program is sponsored by the American Academy of Otolaryngology to train otolaryngologists in the conduct and publication of systematic literature reviews.


Christopher Le, MD joins Department of Otolaryngology faculty

Christopher Le, MD joined the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery faculty as an Assistant Professor on June 1, 2016.


Dr. Steven Wang transitions into Department as Interim Chair

Steven J. Wang, MD, has transitioned into the role of interim chair of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.


Jack Roberts Wins Georgia Reynolds Dedicated Service Award

The Georgia Reynolds Dedicated Service Award honors permanent classified staff members or appointed professionals.


Dr. Erynne Faucett matches with Pediatric Fellowship Program

Erynne Faucett, MD, Chief Resident in the Department of Otolaryngology, matched with a pediatric fellowship position at Sick Kids: The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada


Banner University Medical Centers in Phoenix and Tucson named to U.S. News ‘Best Hospital’ ranking

Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix and Banner-University Medical Center Tucson have each been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital ranking, and nationally recognized for specialty services.


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