Image From wetlands to the desert, how can we make agriculture more climate-friendly? Nov. 22, 2023 Dr. Holly Andrews wasn't necessarily drawn to agricultural research, but her passion for ecosystem science, from parks to wetlands to the desert, has led her to tease apart the physics of soil to find more sustainable solutions for current agricultural practices. Read more
Image A better way to study Parkinson’s disease in the lab could lead to earlier diagnosis Nov. 15, 2023 A study led by BIO5 member Lalitha Madhavan has developed an improved method to study Parkinson’s disease in the lab. Along the way, the lab has also uncovered clues that may help scientists figure out how to detect Parkinson’s earlier — and point the way toward better treatments. Read in College of Medicine-Tucson
Image Paging Dr. Robot: Marvin Slepian on AI in health care Nov. 2, 2023 BIO5 member Marvin Slepian and a team of University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers found that when it comes to diagnosis and treatment, about half of the participants said they preferred a human doctor over AI. Read in UArizona Health Sciences
Image Immune rejuvenation could pave the way for healthier aging Nov. 1, 2023 BIO5 member Janko Ž. Nikolich and his research team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson have been awarded grant funding to investigate strategies that kickstart the aging immune system. Read in College of Medicine-Tucson
Image Good mentorship, bad virus: A journey in molecular biology Nov. 1, 2023 Dr. Rebekah Mokry talks about how the guidance of supportive mentors helped her find impactful research that focuses on the inner workings of a dangerous virus. Read more
Image $1.5M DOD grant will create virtual reality test to assess TBI in the field Oct. 26, 2023 A $1.5 million grant from the Department of Defense will help BIO5 member William “Scott” Killgore and his team create a portable virtual reality device to quickly assess traumatic brain injuries when and where they occur. Read in UArizona Health Sciences
Image In Memoriam: John Paul SanGiovanni Oct. 20, 2023 It is with profound sorrow that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our esteemed colleague, Dr. John Paul SanGiovanni. He passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 25, and his loss is felt by all of us at the University of Arizona and the BIO5 Institute. Read more
Image Paving a path for Valley fever research, treatment, prevention Oct. 2, 2023 BIO5 member John Galgiani founded the Valley Fever Collaborative that unites the University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University researchers in their efforts to understand the disease better, develop rapid diagnostic tests, find a cure and develop a preventative vaccine for Valley fever. Read in UArizona Health Sciences
Image New study will examine irritable bowel syndrome as long COVID symptom Sept. 28, 2023 Epidemiologist and BIO5 member Kristen Pogreba-Brown will part of a study investigating the incidence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as a Long COVID symptom. Read in UArizona Health Sciences
Image College of Medicine – Tucson researchers tackle immune rejection of biomedical implants Sept. 25, 2023 To learn more about what causes the body to reject biomedical implants, a team including BIO5 members Kellen Chen and Geoffrey Gurtner identified a protein that appears to help drive this response and hopes their discoveries will improve the design and safety of biomedical implants. Read in UArizona Health Sciences