State-of-the-art MRI machine to advance research on brain's inner workings June 12, 2023 Funding from the National Institutes of Health helped the University of Arizona be among the first institutions in the country to receive a new MRI system that can produce clearer and more comprehensive brain images. BIO5 member Ted Trouard developed the grant proposal in partnership with the BIO5 Institute. Read in UArizona News Image
Dr. Marvin Slepian follows where inspiration leads June 1, 2023 Curiosity guides BIO5 member Marvin Slepian to bridge medicine, engineering and now the law to address unmet needs in research and mentorship. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Testing a new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease May 11, 2023 BIO5 member Roberta Diaz Brinton and her team are investigating the long-term safety and efficacy of allopregnanolone as a regenerative therapeutic for Alzheimer's disease and cerebral palsy. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
UArizona entomologist elected to National Academy of Sciences May 10, 2023 A fundamental aspect of BIO5 member Bruce Tabashnik's research approach is developing, testing and applying evolutionary theory to delay adaptation of pests to environmentally friendly control methods. Read in UArizona News Image
Computational drug discovery could open new doors April 26, 2023 BIO5 member Travis Wheeler at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy is developing software to aid in identifying drugs for target proteins and for predicting possible side effects. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Health Sciences genome sequencers a leap forward for research April 6, 2023 Finding when and where DNA changes as a disease progresses allows for better treatment. The Arizona Molecular Clinical Core at the BIO5 Institute works with health sciences researchers to help people solve their genetic questions. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Researchers determined to prevent viruses from winning Jan. 19, 2023 BIO5 member Felicia Goodrum at the College of Medicine – Tucson studies pathogen evolution. She is part of a diverse coalition working to find solutions for a pandemic-free future. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Improving firefighter health through research Jan. 17, 2023 BIO5 member Jeff Burgess’ love of teamwork and adventure led to a career following his passion for making firefighting a healthier and safer occupation for all. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
How your mood affects the way you process language Jan. 12, 2023 BIO5 member Vicky Lai worked with collaborators in the Netherlands to explore how people's brains react to language when they are in a happy mood versus a negative mood. Read in UArizona News Image
Staring straight into an overlooked virus Jan. 3, 2023 BIO5 member John Purdy peers into the private lives of viruses, watching them hijack our cellular machinery to pump out the previously undiscovered raw materials necessary for their replication. Read in College of Medicine-Tucson Image