Image BIO5 postdoctoral researcher awarded prestigious Canadian fellowship March 15, 2021 With two years of financial support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Dr. Robert Jackson will work to advance knowledge in the basic sciences and boost his academic career aspirations. Read more
Image Virtual student industry networking event connects trainees with Arizona industry bioscience leaders for thirteenth year March 9, 2021 The annual Student Industry Networking Event is co-hosted by the BIO5 Institute and the Bioindustry Organization of Southern Arizona (BIOSA). Read more
Image Improving women’s health by studying disease association March 8, 2021 During National Endometriosis Awareness Month, we’re highlighting BIO5 member Leslie Farland and other researchers’ efforts to tackle this common women’s health problem. Read more
Image KEYS alumni continue to shine March 4, 2021 Past BIO5 KEYS interns continue to excel in the STEM fields by achieving prestigious awards, pursuing advanced degrees and giving back to the program. Read more
Image Harnessing genomics to fill gaps about the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic March 1, 2021 On February 15, BIO5 member Michael Worobey presented his work on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 series. Read more
Image Finding our new normal Feb. 25, 2021 Dr. Bonnie LaFleur gives us a teaser about her upcoming Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 lecture that addresses the return to normalcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Image Unlikely teammates transform the field of respiratory disease biology Feb. 24, 2021 Though trained at rival institutions, BIO5 members Julie Ledford and Michael Johnson formed a friendship over a mutual love of science and their daughters that has led to an RO1 grant and recent publication. Read more
Image Women in STEM Event: Tenacity, self-confidence and professional connections are keys to success Feb. 16, 2021 Six women representing various education and career stages openly shared their struggles, triumphs and advice with attendees at the virtual BIO5 Inspiring Women in STEM event on February 2. Read more
Image Pursuing wellness amid COVID-19 Feb. 11, 2021 Precision Nutrition and Wellness Director Dr. Floyd "Ski" Chilton discusses the upcoming Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 series and how he helps others to support their well-being through his research, books and outreach. Read more
Image Novel treatments for COVID-19 Feb. 4, 2021 BIO5 COVID-19 seed grant awardee Dr. Jianqin Lu talks about his two novel approaches to treating COVID-19. Read more