Thomas W. Keating Bioresearch Building

Thomas W. Keating Building

 

The Thomas W. Keating Bioresearch Building (1657 E. Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85721) is home to the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute, along with 35 laboratories and nearly 400 researchers from multiple departments and colleges across campus. This interdisciplinary space fosters innovation and collaboration across scientific disciplines.

Completed in 2001 through funding from Arizona House Bill 2529 and a philanthropic gift from Thomas W. Keating, the building’s flexible, open design promotes cross-disciplinary teamwork and creative problem-solving.

Find information below on building access, IT and facilities support, room reservations, and research and software services.

Building Access

To enter Keating, you must use a biometric CatCard with a magnetic strip on the back. 

Visit the BIO5 Resources page on how to gain access or login with your credentials below.

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IT & Facilities Support

If you work in the Keating or BSRL buildings, or are affiliated with BIO5, use the BIO5 ServiceNow Portal to request assistance for:

  • IT support (computer issues, software, printers, etc.)
  • Facilities support (maintenance, repairs, room issues)
  • Golf cart reservations and maintenance
  • Exterior or building-related concerns (lighting, landscaping)

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Make a Keating Room Reservation

You can reserve a Keating building room with your NetID.First-floor rooms (103, 107, and 109) require a KFS number and signed contract (contact the BIO5 Front Office for more information).
 

How to Reserve in Keating

  1. Log in to AHSC Resource Scheduling using your NetID.
  2. Select BIO5 as the building.
  3. Pick your room, select your date and time.
  4. Under "Purpose" enter the reason for the reservation.
  5. Click on "Request Reservation" to finalize your booking.

Reserve A KEating Room

Tip: Check room layouts and equipment details below before reserving.

Available Keating Rooms & Features

A conference room with rows of red chairs facing a podium, whiteboard, and a banner with BIO5 logos in the background.

Room 103

Capacity: 100 seats (movable)

Features: Large conference space for big meetings and events

**KFS Account Required

Empty conference room with a large table, several chairs, and two blank whiteboards on the walls.

Room 107

Capacity: 12 seats (fixed seating)

Features: Standard conference room setup

**KFS Account Required

A modern conference room featuring a large wooden table surrounded by black office chairs, a wide whiteboard on one wall, and a flat-screen monitor on the opposite wall.

Room 109

Capacity: 10 seats (fixed seating)

Features: 70" LCD Display with HDMI & VGA (wall-mounted) **Bring your own HDMI or VGA cables. BIO5 does not provide cables

**KFS Account Required

Boardroom with a large wooden table surrounded by black office chairs and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Room 209

Capacity: 10 seats (fixed seating)

Features: Conference-style setup

A conference room featuring a large table with several chairs, a whiteboard, and a wall-mounted screen displaying the logo of BIO5. The room has brick walls and large windows allowing natural light.

Room 237

Capacity: 10 seats (fixed seating)

Features: Conference-style setup

A modern conference room with a large wooden table, surrounded by black office chairs. A digital screen is on the right wall, and the room features overhead lighting and a glass wall with a view of trees outside. A clock and a wall-mounted speaker are visible.

Room 247

Capacity: 14 seats (fixed seating)

Features: 70" LCD Display with HDMI & VGA (wall-mounted). **Bring your own HDMI or VGA cables. BIO5 does not provide cables.

Conference room with a large table surrounded by office chairs, two abstract paintings on the wall, and a whiteboard.

Room 309

Capacity: 8 seats (fixed seating)

Features: Conference-style setup

Modern conference room with a large table surrounded by chairs, a flat-screen TV on the wall, and large windows overlooking an outdoor area.

Room 331

Capacity: 10 seats (fixed seating)

Features: Conference-style setup

Conference room at BCS featuring a large table with laptops and chairs, adjacent to a whiteboard and large windows overlooking a building exterior.

Room 335

Capacity: 15 seats (fixed seating)

Features: 70" LCD Display with HDMI & VGA (wall-mounted). **Bring your own HDMI or VGA cables. BIO5 does not provide cables

Conference room with a large table surrounded by blue office chairs and two whiteboards on the walls.

Room 409

Capacity: 10 seats (fixed seating)

Features: Conference-style setup

Modern conference room with a large oval table, several chairs, and a wall-mounted monitor, illuminated by natural light from large windows, overlooking an urban landscape.

Room 431

Capacity: 10 seats (fixed seating)

Features: 70" LCD Display with HDMI & VGA (wall-mounted). **Bring your own HDMI or VGA cables. BIO5 does not provide cables.

Modern conference room with a large oval table, several chairs, and a whiteboard in a well-lit interior space.

Room 433

Capacity: 14 seats (fixed seating)

Features: Conference-style setup

Research Services & Tools

As a BIO5 researcher or member, you have access to services located on or near the Keating building, from genomics, imaging, irradiation, media, sensors, device prototyping, and more. 

**Some services are available to external users.

 

Learn about research services

Data & Software Services

As a BIO5 researcher or member, you have access to computational resources and experts on or near the Keating building. This includes informatics tools, geographic information systems, machine learning, data analysis, and much more. 

**All of these services are also available to external U of A users.

Learn about data services

Contact Information

For general questions or reservation assistance:

BIO5 Front Office: bio5office@bio5.org
Phone: (520) 626-2465

For IT support:

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