Image Improving women’s health by studying disease association March 8, 2021 During National Endometriosis Awareness Month, we’re highlighting BIO5 member Leslie Farland and other researchers’ efforts to tackle this common women’s health problem. Read more
Image KEYS alumni continue to shine March 4, 2021 Past BIO5 KEYS interns continue to excel in the STEM fields by achieving prestigious awards, pursuing advanced degrees and giving back to the program. Read more
Image Harnessing genomics to fill gaps about the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic March 1, 2021 On February 15, BIO5 member Michael Worobey presented his work on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 series. Read more
Image Finding our new normal Feb. 25, 2021 Dr. Bonnie LaFleur gives us a teaser about her upcoming Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 lecture that addresses the return to normalcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Image Unlikely teammates transform the field of respiratory disease biology Feb. 24, 2021 Though trained at rival institutions, BIO5 members Julie Ledford and Michael Johnson formed a friendship over a mutual love of science and their daughters that has led to an RO1 grant and recent publication. Read more
Image Women in STEM Event: Tenacity, self-confidence and professional connections are keys to success Feb. 16, 2021 Six women representing various education and career stages openly shared their struggles, triumphs and advice with attendees at the virtual BIO5 Inspiring Women in STEM event on February 2. Read more
Image Pursuing wellness amid COVID-19 Feb. 11, 2021 Precision Nutrition and Wellness Director Dr. Floyd "Ski" Chilton discusses the upcoming Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 series and how he helps others to support their well-being through his research, books and outreach. Read more
Image Novel treatments for COVID-19 Feb. 4, 2021 BIO5 COVID-19 seed grant awardee Dr. Jianqin Lu talks about his two novel approaches to treating COVID-19. Read more
Image Inspiring the next generation of diverse STEM professionals with metals, microbes and music Feb. 2, 2021 Michael D.L. Johnson, assistant professor of immunobiology, applies lessons in creativity from his music background to research on copper stress in bacteria. Read in UA News
Image Community and culture are essential factors in public health practices Jan. 27, 2021 Purnima Madhivanan’s global research experience has taught her that evidence-based interventions, aligning with community cultural patterns and values, are an important determinant of success when targeting diseases caused by HIV, HPV and SARS-CoV-2 Read more