UArizona entomologist honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Sept. 19, 2023 A leader in insect ecology, BIO5 member Yves Carrière has dedicated himself to using science to help overcome agricultural challenges and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Entomological Society of America. Read in College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Environment Image
On a personal journey to solve the migraine puzzle Sept. 12, 2023 Get inspired with BIO5 member Tally Largent-Milnes as she recalls pivotal moments in paving her own path in the field of migraine research. “We have different personal lived experiences, in addition to the biological, molecular and cellular factors that make us all unique,” Largent-Milnes said. “We all experience pain differently, and measuring pain is very subjective. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
UArizona scientists investigate new frontiers of sound with $30M center Sept. 7, 2023 National Science Foundation (NSF) funding will help BIO5 member Pierre Deymier and other researchers establish a new center at the University of Arizona that seeks to exploit the properties of sound in ways that could vastly improve computing, telecommunications and sensing. Read in UArizona News Image
Collaboration, creativity is key to SensorLab’s success Aug. 28, 2023 The SensorLab is a UArizona Health Sciences strategic initiative with several BIO5 members that serves as a hub to bring students, faculty, industry and community partners together to encourage creativity and innovation in research and education by providing access to sensor technology and expertise. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
10 Science Snapshots: KEYS Research Internship Aug. 7, 2023 Mentorship with University of Arizona researchers helps these promising Arizona high school students explore their passion of scientific discovery. Read in KEYS Image
Soils in drought stress leak more volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere Aug. 3, 2023 Research at Biosphere 2 uncovers how soil microbes process carbon and interact with the atmosphere under environmental stress. Learn about a study by BIO5 members Laura Meredith and Malak Tfaily that helps scientists predict and support how ecosystems will adapt in the face of increasing temperatures and prolonged drought. Read in UArizona News Image
BIO5 Ambassador Internship fosters mentorship for University of Arizona students Aug. 3, 2023 Now in it's sixth year, this internship program is a unique opportunity for UArizona undergraduate students to work on the business and marketing aspects of a research institution. Read more Image
Warming Alaska: On the frontline of climate change July 9, 2023 Nature-loving BIO5 member Frank von Hippel says the melting permafrost and changing growing season are signs of the need for the One Health initiative. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Revolutionizing skin cancer care through data June 22, 2023 BIO5 members Clara Curiel and Nirav Merchant are part of a team of researchers filling a knowledge gap by building a powerful tool to accelerate the development of diagnostic and prognostic technologies. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
State-of-the-art MRI machine to advance research on brain's inner workings June 12, 2023 Funding from the National Institutes of Health helped the University of Arizona be among the first institutions in the country to receive a new MRI system that can produce clearer and more comprehensive brain images. BIO5 member Ted Trouard developed the grant proposal in partnership with the BIO5 Institute. Read in UArizona News Image