Image How BIO5 mentorship shaped a scientist’s journey Aug. 22, 2025 What began as an internship at the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute grew into a path of mentorship, leadership, and discovery for Drew Seiser. Read more
Image $3.8M NIH grant will fund research into potential early COPD biomarker Aug. 14, 2025 BIO5 member Stefano Guerra is leading a $3.8M NIH-funded study to test whether low levels of the lung protein CC16 in childhood can predict early COPD risk in adulthood. Read more in U of A Research and Partnerships
Image Leveraging research, industry expertise to speed biomedical breakthroughs Aug. 5, 2025 BIO5 members Shu-Fen Wung and Janet Roveda are co-directing the new Center for Health and Technology, which unites nursing, engineering, and industry to accelerate biomedical device development. Read more in U of A Health Sciences
Image New dermatology department to train physicians, researchers and safeguard skin health July 30, 2025 BIO5 member Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski has been named the inaugural chair of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s new Department of Dermatology. Read more in U of A Health Sciences
Image Stories from the frontlines of discovery July 30, 2025 Over 60 students, faculty, and community members gathered for an afternoon of insight, storytelling, and inspiration from women shaping the future of science and medicine for the 2025 BIO5 Inspiring Women in STEM. Read more
Image U of A again breaks record for impactful inventions July 29, 2025 The University of Arizona marked its most inventive year yet in FY2025, with 324 invention disclosures and 13 startups launched through Tech Launch Arizona, with BIO5 members featured in several ventures. Read more in U of A News
Image Noah Curtis named director of operations & administration for the BIO5 Institute July 28, 2025 The BIO5 Institute welcomes Noah Curtis, as its new director of operations and administration, effective July 21, 2025. Read more
Image Photo gallery: 2025 KEYS Research Showcase July 25, 2025 On July 18, the KEYS Research Internship Showcase marked its 19th year by welcoming over 350 community members to the University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building to celebrate the hard work and achievements of 65 high school interns from across Arizona. Read more in KEYS
Image Inside KEYS 2025 and the next generation of Arizona science July 24, 2025 Armed with curiosity and lab coats, the 2025 Class of the KEYS Research Internship didn’t just observe science; they shaped it. Read 12 of their stories. Read more in KEYS
Image NIH awards $2.8M to study environmental, chemical effects on women's fertility July 23, 2025 BIO5 member Zelieann Craig is leading a $2.8M NIH-funded study exploring how phthalate exposure impacts fertility and metabolism, with the goal of uncovering ways to block or reverse these effects. Read more in U of A News