Image Tackling neuro-infectious diseases as a physician-scientist Aug. 2, 2021 Dr. Anita Koshy discusses her path to becoming a physician-scientist and how her time spent at the bench and bedside complement one another. Read more
Image Bright AZ high schoolers conduct data-driven studies alongside UArizona researchers July 26, 2021 The 2021 KEYS research program provided 50 students with a remote summer internship focused on science literacy and data science. Read in KEYS
Image Uncovering the role of soil microbes on climate change July 21, 2021 Dr. Laura Meredith discusses soil microbes, her climate-focused research around the globe, and what it's like to be a woman in STEM. Read more
Image Bacteria are key to vaginal health, UArizona Health Sciences researchers say July 21, 2021 A recent study by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, including BIO5 member Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz, defines a mechanistic role for an understudied bacteria family in gynecologic disease. Read in UArizona Health Sciences
Image Transforming through BIO5 engagement July 19, 2021 BIO5 Public Affairs student assistant Ryan Hunt discusses how his roles within BIO5 have supported his personal and professional goals. Read more
Image Trainee workforce preparation integrates with institute’s research mission July 12, 2021 Since its inception in 2001, the BIO5 Institute has provided more than 15,000 training opportunities to trainees from high school through post-doc. Read more
Image Study finds breast cancer’s response to tumor stiffness may predict bone metastasis June 30, 2021 BIO5 members at the University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers developed a novel mechanical conditioning score to quantify the changes that make breast cancer cells more aggressive, which could lead to earlier identification of patients who are at high risk for bone metastasis. Read in UA News
Image Healing through art June 28, 2021 Passionate about supporting the mental and physical well-being of others, KEYS Crew mentor Gregory Medina-Kenyon shares his experiences with mental illness, homelessness, and the therapeutic qualities of art. Read in KEYS
Image Variable human behaviors can affect COVID-19 risk, resilience and recovery June 24, 2021 On June 21, Dr. John Ruiz, associate professor of psychology and member of the BIO5 Institute at UArizona, discussed the “very large elephant in the room” during a Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 lecture as part of The Precision Nutrition & Wellness Initiative (PNWI) at BIO5. Read more
Image Building self-confidence through near-peer mentorship June 21, 2021 Jordan Pilch discusses how her roles in the KEYS summer internship program - both as an intern and as a mentor - have not only shaped her career path but also taught her a lot about herself. Read more