Immune System

BIO5 member and Assistant Professor of Physiology M. Maya Kaelberer, PhD, joined KOLD 13 News on a deep dive into the gut-brain connection, discussing how cells in our intestines communicate to our brains about nutrients and satiety, how our microbiome might influence our food preferences, and how we might train ourselves to make healthier food choices without missing our old favorites.

BIO5 member Jianqin Lu and University of Arizona researchers developed a new approach that strengthens the immune system's response against lung cancer, offering a potential path toward more effective treatments.

BIO5 members Brian Erstad and Bonnie LaFleur are leading a Phase 3 University of Arizona clinical trial to study whether rapamycin can support healthy aging and immune function in adults 65 and older, made possible by $12 million in philanthropic support from alumnus Ken Coit.