RENEW Team

On August 5, 2024, Arrianna presented at the University of Arizona UROC Poster Session. At RENEW Team, we proudly acknowledge our summer interns research and learning experience with us. We wish all our best to Arrianna’s future endeavors in pursuing science and research.

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On August 5, 2024, Fhanie presented at the UROC poster session. At RENEW Team, we proudly acknowledge our summer interns research and learning experience with us. We wish all our best to Fhanie’s future endeavors in pursuing science and research.

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On August 5, 2024, Brittany presented at the University of Arizona UROC poster session. At RENEW Team, we proudly acknowledge our summer interns research and learning experience with us. We wish all our best to Brittany’s future endeavors in pursuing science and research.

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World Breastfeeding Week is held in the first week of August every year. Let’s appreciate breastfeeding moms and ensure they get the support they need.

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We are excited to announce that the RENEW Team Summer 2024 Newsletter is now available for viewing.

https://renew.arizona.edu/summer-2024-newsletter

On July 19, 2024, the KEYS interns presented their research poster at the University of Arizona Health Sciences building. At RENEW Team, we proudly acknowledge our summer interns research and learning experience with us. We wish all our best to Nish*ta and Reese future endeavors in pursuing science and research.

Summer is over and school is back in session! On July 13, 2024, the RENEW Team enjoyed interacting with families of Tucson at the 2024 Quincy Douglas Back to School Bash. Thank you for having us!

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Meet Brittany!

Meet Nish*ta!

Meet Reese!

Meet Fhanie!

On June 28, 2024, the RENEW Team and summer interns attended the annual STEPS 2 STEM Research Exhibit in support of our summer intern, Brett Baumgartner at the University of Arizona Health Sciences building. We celebrate our summer interns as they present their research experience in our lab. We wish all our best to Brett and his future endeavors in STEM!

KEYS interns got to observe a biological collection and processing done in the ORCHID Study while gaining laboratory skills in dried blood spot card and pipetting plasma samples. At RENEW Team, it is our goal to ensure our summer interns gain outstanding laboratory experience while working alongside with researchers at the University of Arizona.

KEYS Research Internship

Meet Shraddha!

Meet Emmery!

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Meet Arrianna!

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Meet Brett!

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On June 15, 2024 the RENEW Team attended the Tucson Juneteenth Festival at the Kino Sports Complex. The event celebrated the 54th Annual Juneteenth Festival and featured food, games, and live entertainment. We are happy to have been part of this event. Thank you for having us!

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2024 Summer Internship at the RENEW Team has begun! We kicked off the first week with our summer interns to learn about research and laboratory activities for the ORCHID Study. Interns were able to receive hands on practice in completing a dried blood spot card and pipetting plasma for our biological collection. We are thrilled to welcome our incoming summer interns soon!

The RENEW Team celebrates and show support for PRIDE Month! We acknowledge the history and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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On May 21, 2024, the RENEW Team celebrated the end of recruitment of the ORCHID Study by painting Orchids. Thank you to everyone on the RENEW Research Team (past and present) for recruiting over 70 pregnant people with and without opioid use disorder to participate in daily data collection through postpartum week 12.

Picture front row left to right: Arushi Chalke, Alex Harris, N/A, Jen Deschenes, and Mariana Felix
Picture back row left to right: Abigail Martinez, Kyndall Kleinman, Arena Haught, Stephanie Mallahan, Gagana Ameneni, Alicia Allen, Linnea Linde-Krieger, Shraddha Patel, and Jeri Garfield

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The RENEW Team proudly acknowledges the time of the month! Menstrual Hygiene Day is a reminder that the ability to access clean menstrual hygiene is an essential part of this fundamental freedom.

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On May 18, 2024, the RENEW Team attended The MOMS Tour at the Kino Sports Complex to celebrate and connect with families with new babies of Tucson. This event was catered as a baby
shower to moms and dads to experience family-fun activities, maternal health education and awareness, and entertainment. We are happy to have been part of this event, thank you for having us!

In picture: Jeri G. and Fiona T.

On May 11, 2024, the RENEW Team attended the 8th Annual Arizona Palooza event at Gene C. Reid Park. This event provided a family-fun and friendly space for the Tucson and Pima County community to learn about resources in mental health awareness. Thank you for having us!

In picture: Mariana Felix, Arena Haught, and Jeri Garfield

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The RENEW team would like to acknowledge the annual observance of National Women's Health week! It is a nationwide initiative that aims to encourage women and young girls to prioritize their health and well-being. Whether it is taking steps in going to regular checkups, being active, eating healthy and a balanced diet, prioritizing mental health, and practicing healthy behaviors – it all influences your overall health.



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The RENEW Team sends love and support for all as we acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month. We remind you to be kind to yourself, and others. Together let’s break the stigma by spreading awareness about the importance of mental health!

On April 27, 2024, the RENEW Team enjoyed participating in the annual Take Back the Night Tucson Resource Fair and the 5K run/walk hosted by the University of Arizona’s Office of Public Safety and Survivor Services. The community event featured resources and awareness to support survivors of sexual assault.

In picture: Jeri Garfield, Fiona Thomas, Abigail Martinez, and Dawn Armstrong (Founder of Think Safe).

The RENEW team recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Month for the month of May. It is a time to celebrate the beautiful culture and resilience of AAPI communities.