Tackling traumatic brain injury head-on May 9, 2022 Dr. Kaveh Laksari discusses his work at the intersection of engineering, biology, and human health. Read more Image
Researchers find link between Parkinson's gene and vocal issues that could lead to earlier diagnosis May 4, 2022 Research lead by BIO5 member Julie Miller suggests that a specific gene commonly associated with Parkinson's may be behind those vocal-related issues – a finding that could help lead to earlier diagnoses and treatments for Parkinson's patients. Read in UArizona News Image
Sleep, inflammation, and COVID-19 April 25, 2022 Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy discusses sleep, mentorship, and the need for diverse representation in the biomedical fields. Read more Image
Finding better paths to treat pain and prevent addiction April 21, 2022 Throughout his career spent studying opioids, BIO5 member Todd Vanderah has been determined to find a way to manage pain without increasing the risk of addiction. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Vertical farming: a sustainable solution to feeding more with less April 11, 2022 Dr. Joel Cuello shares his solutions for feeding a hungry planet while protecting the Earth’s precious resources. Read more Image
Where blood flow meets brain diseases March 28, 2022 Dr. Paulo Pires discusses his work to better understand how changes to cerebral blood flow are linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Read more Image
Three decades of pioneering research and innovation further precision agriculture March 22, 2022 David Galbraith has established research methods to enhance the understanding of complex organisms and developed foundational tools to refine agricultural practices worldwide. Read more Image
BIO5 funding mechanisms enable catalytic discovery March 16, 2022 The University of Arizona’s BIO5 Institute facilitates several annual grants and awards to support researchers in pushing the boundaries of scientific innovation. Read more Image
Hope for pediatric transplant patients and their families March 14, 2022 Dr. Emmanuel Katsanis talks about his two passions – improving the lives of sick children and running. Read more Image
Striving for a better night’s sleep March 14, 2022 BIO5 researchers are addressing sleep health and sleep-related diseases through their work at the bench and bedside. Read more Image