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
Regenerating hearts and overcoming failure May 25, 2022 Dr. Jared Churko discusses regenerative medicine, mentorship, and failure. Read more Image
Dr. Ayman Fanous finds music among tools to explore the mind May 23, 2022 BIO5 member Ayman Fanous sees great potential in research and music to provide precision solutions to aid mental health. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Tackling traumatic brain injury head-on May 9, 2022 Dr. Kaveh Laksari discusses his work at the intersection of engineering, biology, and human health. Read more Image
Researchers find link between Parkinson's gene and vocal issues that could lead to earlier diagnosis May 4, 2022 Research lead by BIO5 member Julie Miller suggests that a specific gene commonly associated with Parkinson's may be behind those vocal-related issues – a finding that could help lead to earlier diagnoses and treatments for Parkinson's patients. Read in UArizona News Image
Sleep, inflammation, and COVID-19 April 25, 2022 Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy discusses sleep, mentorship, and the need for diverse representation in the biomedical fields. Read more Image
Finding better paths to treat pain and prevent addiction April 21, 2022 Throughout his career spent studying opioids, BIO5 member Todd Vanderah has been determined to find a way to manage pain without increasing the risk of addiction. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Vertical farming: a sustainable solution to feeding more with less April 11, 2022 Dr. Joel Cuello shares his solutions for feeding a hungry planet while protecting the Earth’s precious resources. Read more Image
Where blood flow meets brain diseases March 28, 2022 Dr. Paulo Pires discusses his work to better understand how changes to cerebral blood flow are linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Read more Image
Three decades of pioneering research and innovation further precision agriculture March 22, 2022 David Galbraith has established research methods to enhance the understanding of complex organisms and developed foundational tools to refine agricultural practices worldwide. Read more Image