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ASU Appoints First Medical School Dean Amid Cancer Study

2/8/2025

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Arizona State University has made a groundbreaking move by appointing Sarah Hollingsworth Lisanby as the inaugural dean of its new School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering. Meanwhile, a pivotal study from the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University reveals a concerning connection between vaginal microbiomes and elevated cervical cancer rates among Native American women, underscoring the urgent need for continued health research in the region.

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Arizona State University has made a groundbreaking move by appointing Sarah Hollingsworth Lisanby as the inaugural dean of its new School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering. Meanwhile, a pivotal study from the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University reveals a concerning connection between vaginal microbiomes and elevated cervical cancer rates among Native American women, underscoring the urgent need for continued health research in the region.