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 UArizona engineer leads $1M project to fight vision loss March 9, 2022 BIO5 member Dongkyun "DK" Kang was developing a smartphone confocal microscope to diagnose cancer in rural settings when a researcher on the other side of the world reached out to see if his the same technology could be used to diagnose corneal ulcers. Read in UArizona News
Image Leading by example: A community of support for women and girls in science March 8, 2022 Heddwen Brooks provides career guidance and compassion to help females pursue both motherhood and an outstanding career. Read more