Health & Wellness

BIO5 member Minkyu Kim received $1.88 million to develop synthetic materials that mimic red blood cells, supporting new approaches for treating disease and improving human health.

BIO5 members Fernando Martinez, Anthony Bosco and Tara Carr contributed to research identifying molecules linked to lower birth weight and a higher risk of chronic diseases later in life, offering new insights into early-life health.

BIO5 member Paloma Beamer shared expertise at a conference examining per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, bringing national attention to Arizona’s efforts to better understand and address these long-lasting chemicals in water, soil and communities.