Institute-wide mentorship supports groundbreaking discovery and world-class education Jan. 27, 2022 The BIO5 Institute offers students mentorship experiences that complement their academic curricula through internships and paid jobs, as well as post-graduate assistantships. Read more Image
Inspirational female leaders in STEM Jan. 18, 2022 Drs. Betsy Cantwell and Jennifer Barton share tips for succeeding as a woman in STEM, particularly engineering, as well as how they navigate the intersection between STEM and business. Read more Image
Increase your ZZZs with three simple tips Jan. 4, 2022 Dr. Michael Grandner, Director of the UArizona Sleep and Health Research Program, gives us the secrets to a better night's sleep. Read more Image
Respiratory tract bacterial extracts could prevent COVID-19 Dec. 14, 2021 A team of researchers, including BIO5 members, found that a combination of bacterial extracts used in Europe to treat respiratory infections may offer a new way to prevent or reduce infection by SARS-CoV-2. Read in UArizona News Image
Female education and empowerment Dec. 6, 2021 Dr. Alicia Allen discusses her passion for epidemiological studies to improve women's health. Read more Image
Culture counts Nov. 22, 2021 Dr. Paloma Beamer discusses why it's important to take a culturally-centered approach to understanding how vulnerable populations, including Native Americans, are affected by environmental contaminants. Read more Image
UArizona researcher will screen drug combos that might lengthen our lives Nov. 17, 2021 Funded by the National Academy of Medicine, George Sutphin will conduct a high-throughput screen of life-extending compounds in roundworms. Read more Image
Diversity fuels STEM research and education at BIO5 Nov. 12, 2021 The inaugural BIO5 Ignites Science event featured four BIO5 members who exemplify how diversity in backgrounds and thought advances research, innovation and education. Read more Image
Innovation happens one breath at a time Nov. 8, 2021 World-renowned physician-scientist Dr. Fernando Martinez says that true innovation goes against the established way of thinking and should surprise people. Read more Image
Racing cars, hunting microbes, and mentoring diverse scientists Oct. 25, 2021 Self-proclaimed microbe hunter Dr. Paul Carini talks about the importance of microbes to human life, as well as the need for personalized mentorship opportunities. Read more Image