University of Arizona, Office of Research and Partnerships

A type of immune cell could hold a key to preventing scar tissue buildup in wounds

A study by University of Arizona researchers reveals a previously unknown population of circulating immune cells that play a critical role in fibrosis, the buildup of scar tissue. Blocking signals from these cells during wound healing can reduce scar tissue formation and promote normal healing.

SourceUniversity of Arizona, Office of Research and Partnerships·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateNov 25, 2025

U of A researchers awarded $917K federal grant to explore topical immunoprevention for skin cancer

Researchers at the University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center are investigating novel immune-based approaches to prevent keratinocytic skin cancers. They aim to identify early immune signals that can activate the body's own immune defenses to prevent cancer before it starts.

SourceUniversity of Arizona, Office of Research and Partnerships·DateNov 17, 2025

NIH grant will help probe ‘nutritional memory’ to increase understanding of food choices

A researcher is exploring how maternal diet influences offspring food choices later in life, using cells called neuropods that send signals from the intestine to the brain. The goal is to create personalized diets that are more palatable and promote healthier eating habits.

SourceUniversity of Arizona, Office of Research and Partnerships·DateNov 10, 2025