Image UArizona researcher will screen drug combos that might lengthen our lives Nov. 17, 2021 Funded by the National Academy of Medicine, George Sutphin will conduct a high-throughput screen of life-extending compounds in roundworms. Read more
Image Diversity fuels STEM research and education at BIO5 Nov. 12, 2021 The inaugural BIO5 Ignites Science event featured four BIO5 members who exemplify how diversity in backgrounds and thought advances research, innovation and education. Read more
Image Innovation happens one breath at a time Nov. 8, 2021 World-renowned physician-scientist Dr. Fernando Martinez says that true innovation goes against the established way of thinking and should surprise people. Read more
Image Racing cars, hunting microbes, and mentoring diverse scientists Oct. 25, 2021 Self-proclaimed microbe hunter Dr. Paul Carini talks about the importance of microbes to human life, as well as the need for personalized mentorship opportunities. Read more
Image Tackling breast cancer with basic science and translational research Oct. 18, 2021 Researchers at the BIO5 Institute are working to determine causes and identify new prevention and treatment strategies for this highly prevalent disease. Read more
Image Tortoises, genetics, and core facilities Oct. 11, 2021 Dr. Taylor Edwards discusses how the power of DNA facilitates cross-campus collaborations at the University of Arizona Genetics Core. Read more
Image Solving the puzzles of mental illnesses Oct. 4, 2021 Mental Illness Awareness Week culminates with World Mental Health Day on October 10. Several BIO5 researchers are supporting mental health through their basic science and clinical research efforts. Read more
Image Drugging the “undruggable” targets in GI cancers Sept. 27, 2021 Tucson native Dr. Rachna Shroff discusses her translational work to treat GI cancers. Read more
Image Combating chronic pain Sept. 20, 2021 Several BIO5 researchers address chronic pain, working to tackle the opioid epidemic through basic science and clinical approaches. Read more
Image Pathogens of the female reproductive tract Sept. 14, 2021 Dr. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz discusses how bacteria influence female reproductive health. Read more
