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Learn about the annual Student Industry Networking Event at the BIO5 Institute and how it helped a University of Arizona alumni and registered pharmacist find a local biotechnology job.

BIO5 member Lisa Elfring was recognized for her efforts to improve teaching across the university. Her collaborative approach and humanistic teaching style have earned the respect and admiration of both faculty and students.

The KEYS Research Internship jumpstarted the scientific career of undergraduate Byrdie Lopez as she purses a career in pharmacy with a specialty in oncology.

BIO5 member Philipp Gutruf was named the 2024 Da Vinci Circle Fellow by UA College of Engineering. Gutruf develops cutting-edge tools that interact with the body's internal and external biological systems.

Numerous BIO5 members who received patents for their inventions were recognized for their contributions and impact at Tech Launch Arizona World Intellectual Property Day celebration on April 26.

BIO5 member Tyson Swetnam will lead CyVerse, an open science platform led by the University of Arizona, as it provides the computing infrastructure for a new center focused on molecular and cellular biosciences with a a $20 million award from the U.S. National Science Foundation.

BIO5 member Judith Bronstein, distinguished professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Sciences, has been elected as one of the newest members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her groundbreaking work in ecology and mutualism, coupled with her dedication to mentorship, has earned her this prestigious recognition.

BIO5 member Nirav Merchant has his project chosen for pilot program that pairs research teams with entrepreneurial experts in effort to establish long-term financial viability.

The work of BIO5 member and virologist Samuel Campos on human papillomavirus has been recognized by the National Institutes of Health for its enormous potential.