Honors, Awards and Accolades

John Streicher, PhD, is a member of the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction at the University of Arizona Health Sciences and a professor in the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Pharmacology. Photo by Noelle Haro-Gomez, UArizona Health


Roberta Diaz Brinton, PhD, Director of the Center for Innovation in Brain Science,


Dr. Roberta Brinton

Roberta Diaz Brinton, PhD, director of the University of Arizona Center for Innovation in Brain Science (CIBS) will be honored as the Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year by the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) at the 2022 AZBio Awards event Sept. 28 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Finding Better Paths to Treat Pain and Prevent Addiction

Todd Vanderah, PhD, completed his doctorate at the University of Arizona Health Sciences, did his postdoctoral work in Colorado, then returned to a faculty position at the College of Medicine – Tucson, where he is head of the Department of Pharmacology.
Uncovering a Connection Between Cannabinoids and Migraine

Tally Largent-Milnes, PhD, is studying the role of the endogenous cannabinoid system in migraine, a neurological disorder that affects women at a higher rate than men.
ABOR Confirms Five New UArizona Regents Professors

The title of Regents Professor is reserved for full professors whose exceptional achievements merit national and international distinction.


Faculty Mentor Uses Life Experience to Boost Student Success

Known as a champion of students, Dr. John Streicher fosters success through his roles as an assistant professor, researcher and graduate program director.