BIO5 member Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski has been named the inaugural chair of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s new Department of Dermatology.

Over 60 students, faculty, and community members gathered for an afternoon of insight, storytelling, and inspiration from women shaping the future of science and medicine for the 2025 BIO5 Inspiring Women in STEM.

The University of Arizona marked its most inventive year yet in FY2025, with 324 invention disclosures and 13 startups launched through Tech Launch Arizona, with BIO5 members featured in several ventures.

The BIO5 Institute welcomes Noah Curtis, as its new director of operations and administration, effective July 21, 2025.

On July 18, the KEYS Research Internship Showcase marked its 19th year by welcoming over 350 community members to the University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building to celebrate the hard work and achievements of 65 high school interns from across Arizona.

Armed with curiosity and lab coats, the 2025 Class of the KEYS Research Internship didn’t just observe science; they shaped it. Read 12 of their stories.

BIO5 member Zelieann Craig is leading a $2.8M NIH-funded study exploring how phthalate exposure impacts fertility and metabolism, with the goal of uncovering ways to block or reverse these effects.

BIO5 member Eung-Joo Lee is mentoring a project that uses AI and smartphone data to detect behavioral changes linked to mental health conditions.

The professorship honors Gallitano’s impactful work in mental health research, her dedication to mentorship, and her leadership in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration at the University of Arizona.

A study led by BIO5 member Julie Pilitsis found strong links between chronic pain and deficiencies in vitamins D, B12, C, folate, and magnesium, suggesting that nutritional strategies could help manage pain.