Integrating AI into research may revolutionize outcomes Aug. 26, 2024 Health Sciences researchers encourage its use, but caution that it takes quality data and human supervision to keep “hallucinations” at bay. Multiple BIO5 members discuss their view on the use of Artificial Intelligence in data research and the future of health science research. Read more in U of A Health Sciences Image
Michael D.L. Johnson awarded second year as BIO5 distinguished professor Aug. 19, 2024 An associate professor in immunobiology, Johnson continues his interdisciplinary research, collaboration and mentorship as the Keating Family BIO5 professor for a second year. Read more Image
Circadian rhythm disruption linked to lung inflammation Aug. 15, 2024 Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience research are studying the effects of circadian rhythm disruption on the lungs. Read more in U of A Health Sciences Image
Finding skills and support system as a BIO5 student worker Aug. 14, 2024 Two University of Arizona undergraduates describe how their experiences working in marketing, business, and programming at the BIO5 Institute helped them personally and professionally. Read more Image
For researcher, fight against cancer is personal Aug. 12, 2024 Facing the disease himself and in his brothers led BIO5 member Curtis Thorne to search for a cure. Read more in U of A Health Sciences Image
Pesticide exposure linked to stillbirth risk in new study Aug. 6, 2024 Increased rates of stillborn births were seen among people who lived near areas where pesticides were used during their first trimester of pregnancy or pre-conception. Read more in U of A Health Sciences Image
Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone Aug. 6, 2024 A U of A startup was recently awarded funding to adapt a canine Valley fever vaccine for humans. Some of the money will be earmarked for the university, which is the leader in Valley fever research. Read more in UA News Image
Photo gallery: 2024 BIO5 Inspiring Women in STEM July 30, 2024 For the sixth year, the BIO5 Inspiring Women in STEM had an engaged crowd of attendees, from community members to faculty to high school students. Read more Image
Alumni speak to the history and legacy of the BIO5 Ambassador Internship program July 29, 2024 Entering its eighth year as an internship program, the BIO5 Ambassadors has a network of 20 alumni making impactful strides across diverse fields, from public health and medical clinics to finance and research. Read more Image
Protein homeostasis may hold the key to more successful treatment of heart disease July 24, 2024 There currently is no effective therapy for coronary artery disease — a precursor to ischemia and myocardial infarction (heart attack) — but through her research, BIO5 member Shirin Doroudgar an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and a member of the Translational Cardiovascular Research Center at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, seeks to change that. Read in College of Medicine-Phoenix Image