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Mission: To advance basic and translational research and foster excellence in medical and graduate training, all dedicated to enhancing global wellness.

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) at the University of Arizona is committed to pushing the boundaries of biological knowledge through a comprehensive educational approach and interdisciplinary research. With a reputation for faculty-led research in complex disease pathogenesis, CMM's expertise encompasses cellular, molecular, and developmental biology, as well as anatomy and genetics. The department focuses on imaging, bioinformatics, ‘omics’, stem cells, and systems genetics, and is known for its collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment, ranking #9 in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research 2023 rankings.

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Recent Publications

  • Evaluation of Swab-Seq as a scalable, sensitive assay for community surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
    Author(s): H.J. Kang; S. Allison; A. Spangenberg; T. Carr; R. Sprissler; M. Halonen; D.A. Cusanovich
    Date Published: 23 FEB 2022
    PMCID: PMC8866503  PMID: 35197492
  • Transient centrosome loss in cultured prostate epithelial cells induces chromosomal instability to produce an oncogenic genotype that correlates with poor clinical outcomes.
    Author(s): J. Yang; J.M. Ryniawec; Dde Oliveir Pessoa; M.R. Coope; D.W. Buster; E. Loertscher; M. Wang; C. Chen; A.E. Cress; M. Padi; G.C. Rogers
    Date Published: 2026 Jan 07
    PMCID: 3075885  PMID: 41501175
  • Preclinical Evaluation of the Efficacy of α-Difluoromethylornithine and Sulindac Against SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
    Author(s): N.A. Ignatenko; H.T. Trinh; A.M. Wagner; E.W. Gerner; C. Bime; C.H. Hsu; D.G. Besselsen
    Date Published: 2025 Sep 26
    PMCID: PMC12567796  PMID: 41157578
  • Sex differences in bladder cancer: understanding biological and clinical implications.
    Author(s): P. Chaudhary; B. Singha; H.A. Abdel-Hafiz; M. Velegraki; D. Sundi; S. Satturwar; A.V. Parwani; S.I. Grivennikov; S. You; H.S. Goodridge; Q. Ma; Y. Chang; A. Ma; B. Zheng; D. Theodorescu; Z. Li; X. Li
    Date Published: 2025 May 13
    PMCID: PMC12070554  PMID: 40361239
  • Mechanical Conditioning (MeCo) Score Progressively Increases Through the Metastatic Cascade in Breast Cancer via Circulating Tumor Cells.
    Author(s): G. Mouneimne; C. Connors; A. Watson; A. Grant; D. Campo; A. Ring; P. Kaur; J.E. Lang
    Date Published: 2025 May 12
    PMCID: PMC12109637  PMID: 40427129

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Recent News

Hidden in Plain Sight: UA Anatomist Discovers Secret Glow of Earth's Most Dangerous Bird
Apr 14 2026 - 1:30pm

Dr. Paul Gignac’s new paper in Scientific Reports reveals that that cassowary casques—the bony, keratin-covered cranial ornaments of these large flightless birds—exhibit biofluorescence under ultraviolet light. Click to read more..
Dr. Donata Vercelli Named 2025 Founders Day Honoree
Aug 22 2025 - 11:00am

Donata Vercelli, MD, Regents Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, has been selected as the honoree for the 2025 College of Medicine – Tucson Founders Day Lecture. Established to commemorate the founding of the College and to celebrate outstanding scientific achievements by faculty, Founders Day is one of the College’s most prestigious annual events. Click to read more
Garrett Hauck and Katie Hoover Awarded Prestigious NIH F31 Fellowships
Aug 22 2025 - 10:30am

Congratulations to Molecular Medicine PhD candidates Garrett Hauck and Catherine (Katie) Hoover on being awarded prestigious NIH F31 fellowships! Click to read more.
Dr. Donata Vercelli Investigates the Remarkably Low Allergy Rates in the Amish Community
Jul 22 2025 - 4:45pm

Donata Vercelli, MD, Regents Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, is researching why Amish experience a dramatically lower rate of allergies, aiming to uncover insights that could help protect the broader population. Click to read more

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Upcoming Events

Apr
22
CMM Seminar - Robin Black, MD/PhD Student
Wednesday 12:00pm
Apr
29
CMM Seminar - Analea Poppen, PhD Student
Wednesday 12:00pm
May
06
CMM Seminar - Steph Rzewnicki, PhD Student
Wednesday 12:00pm
May
06
CMM Seminar - Alyss Humphrey, PhD Student
Wednesday 12:30pm
May
23
2026 Myofilament Meeting
Saturday 7:00am to 7:00pm

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