The University of Arizona

Events and Workshops

As part of the Flinn Foundation Summer Research Program, Opferman interned in the lab of Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz, PhD.

White Coat Profiles – Rachel Opferman

July 13, 2026

Opferman’s desire to uplift patients and provide compassionate care led her to pursue a career in medicine

John S. Garcia, MBA, CPM, program director at the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre, Dean Fred Wondisford, MD, MS, MBA, Corey Casper, MD, MPH, and Chris Glembotski, PhD.

11th Annual ABRC-Flinn Research Conference a Platform for Important Breakthroughs in Medicine

May 28, 2026

Conference’s keynotes spotlighted emerging technologies to improve a myriad of cancer therapies

Fatima Hamid, MD, who received first place in the Resident Clinical Research Poster category, poses with fellow AED participants.

30th Annual Academic Excellence Day Showcases Work of Arizona Residents and Fellows

May 26, 2026

Physicians from across Arizona’s graduate medical education sponsoring institutions presented their findings at the event

Class of 2026 medical students pose with their posters at the 16th Annual Scholarly Project Research Symposium.

Second Annual Research Week Celebrates Innovation and Collaboration

May 22, 2026

Dynamic lineup showcased the depth and breadth of biomedical research breakthroughs happening in Arizona

Michael Fallon, MD, chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, Chris Glembotski, PhD, John S. Garcia, MBA, CPM, program director at the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre, Kealyn McCool, MS, program manager and deputy director of the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre, and Mary O'Reilly, PhD, vice president of Bioscience Research Programs at the Flinn Foundation

reimagine Health Research Symposium Analyzed the Different Components of Aging

December 17, 2025

The 8th annual symposium highlighted the importance of improving human resilience as the body ages