Unlikely teammates transform the field of respiratory disease biology Feb. 24, 2021 Though trained at rival institutions, BIO5 members Julie Ledford and Michael Johnson formed a friendship over a mutual love of science and their daughters that has led to an RO1 grant and recent publication. Read more Image
Women in STEM Event: Tenacity, self-confidence and professional connections are keys to success Feb. 16, 2021 Six women representing various education and career stages openly shared their struggles, triumphs and advice with attendees at the virtual BIO5 Inspiring Women in STEM event on February 2. Read more Image
Pursuing wellness amid COVID-19 Feb. 11, 2021 Precision Nutrition and Wellness Director Dr. Floyd "Ski" Chilton discusses the upcoming Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 series and how he helps others to support their well-being through his research, books and outreach. Read more Image
Novel treatments for COVID-19 Feb. 4, 2021 BIO5 COVID-19 seed grant awardee Dr. Jianqin Lu talks about his two novel approaches to treating COVID-19. Read more Image
Inspiring the next generation of diverse STEM professionals with metals, microbes and music Feb. 2, 2021 Michael D.L. Johnson, assistant professor of immunobiology, applies lessons in creativity from his music background to research on copper stress in bacteria. Read in UA News Image
Community and culture are essential factors in public health practices Jan. 27, 2021 Purnima Madhivanan’s global research experience has taught her that evidence-based interventions, aligning with community cultural patterns and values, are an important determinant of success when targeting diseases caused by HIV, HPV and SARS-CoV-2 Read more Image
A public health approach to overcoming the pandemic Jan. 27, 2021 BIO5 COVID-19 seed grant awardee Dr. Kristen Pogreba Brown talks about her CoVHORT study. Read more Image
BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellowship provides funds, mentorship to advance professional goals Jan. 26, 2021 The third annual BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellowship, this year awarded to eight outstanding postdoctoral researchers, grants financial support and facilitates guidance to enrich research and career growth. Read more Image
Individualizing the ‘factory-like experience’ of large courses to enhance learning Dec. 18, 2020 BIO5 member Lisa Elfring draws inspiration from K-12 instructional methodology to place value on the student, improve their performance, and revive the joy of teaching Read more Image
Internationally recognized UArizona quantitative geneticist presented with lifetime achievement award Dec. 17, 2020 BIO5 member Bruce Walsh received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 International Congress in Quantitative Genetics in honor of his foundational textbooks, teaching, and outreach efforts. Read more Image