Growing “mini organs” to study the immune system and cancer Jan. 17, 2024 Dedicated to cancer research, Dr. Martha Dua-Awereh examines the interaction between our immune system and cancer cells in hopes of identifying better treatments. Read more Image
Researchers genetically modify stem cells to evade immunological rejection Jan. 11, 2024 BIO5 member Deepta Bhattacharya and his team are now a step closer to genetically engineering stem cells that could pave the way for new regenerative medicine treatments for diseases such as Type 1 diabetes. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
NIH research grant awarded to UArizona College of Science to decipher relationships between synapse function and growth control pathways Dec. 19, 2023 BIO5 members Martha Bhattacharya and Thomas Tomasiak recieved a $2M grant from the National Institutes of Health to better understand nervous system disorders by studying disruptions where neurons connect and communicate with each other. Read in College of Science Image
Finding a voice in the lab: Destiny Hodges (KEYS ‘17) Dec. 14, 2023 Experiences in biomedical research helped local Tucsonan Destiny Hodges break out of her shell and sparked a passion for research product development. Read in KEYS Image
Women’s health, the microbiome and how bacteria can affect cancer Dec. 13, 2023 Dr. Nicole Jimenez uses a microbiological lens to improve women’s health, studying bacterial vaginosis, gynecological cancers, and endometriosis. Read more Image
New wearable communication system offers potential to reduce digital health divide Dec. 4, 2023 BIO5 member Philipp Gutruf and fellow University of Arizona College of Engineering researchers developed a wearable monitoring device system that can transmit data up to 15 miles – much farther than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth systems can – without significant infrastructure. Read in UArizona News Image
BIO5 Institute expands its innovative biosciences research model to Phoenix Nov. 30, 2023 With its focus on strengthening translational research, fostering collaborative projects and training the next generation of scientists, the BIO5 Institute aims to leverage its resources to advance interdisciplinary bioscience research and increase industry connections in Phoenix. Read more Image
Brain science and social hours: Moses Foiryolo (KEYS ‘21) Nov. 23, 2023 Science intimidated first-generation college student Moses Foiryolo a few years ago, but now he’s an undergraduate brain science researcher aspiring to become a physician-scientist. Read more in KEYS 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