$11M Energy Frontier Research Center to advance molecular-level solar science Aug. 29, 2022 BIO5 member Erin Ratcliff will lead a national collaboration to create solar fuels and storage technologies that are more durable and sustainable, but less expensive. Read in UArizona News Image
What older adults do while they sit affects dementia risk, study finds Aug. 22, 2022 BIO5 members Gene Alexander and Yann Klimentidis collaborated on a study that explored the link between sedentary behavior and risk of dementia and found that type of activity matters when it comes to brain aging. Read in UArizona News Image
PHighting PHthalate exposure to improve PHertility Aug. 3, 2022 Dr. Zelieann Craig is working towards reducing the incidence of infertility by improving our understanding of how these chemicals interact with the female reproductive system. Read more Image
Understanding infectious diseases to improve health Aug. 1, 2022 The past experiences of Janko Nikolich, BIO5 member at the College of Medicine-Tucson, left him uniquely prepared to fight a global pandemic – and help prevent the next one. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
A One Health approach for better health solutions July 18, 2022 Arizona researchers, including BIO5 members Frank von Hippel, Kerry Cooper, and Kristen Pogreba-Brown, are collaborating to understand the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health to improve health outcomes. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Deciphering mental illness and supporting women in medicine and science July 18, 2022 Dr. Amelia Gallitano shares her passion for treating and studying mental illness, as well as how she supports women and girls in pursuing careers in science and medicine. Read more Image
Tackling COVID-19 with research and science communication July 6, 2022 Dr. Deepta Bhattacharya discusses his experience as a leading immunologist and science communicator during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more Image
Outshining the sun to squash skin cancer June 21, 2022 Dr. Clara Curiel discusses innovative skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment modalities. Read more Image
Big tools for big data June 9, 2022 Nirav Merchant discusses how UArizona founded and grown resources like CyVerse and Data7 support data-driven research, both on campus and across the globe. Read more Image
Gene variation may be early indicator for gastric cancer June 6, 2022 BIO5 member Juanita Merchant and her team have identified a genetic variation that could help identify when patients with Helicobacter pylori are more likely to develop stomach cancer. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image