The inaugural BIO5 Ignites Science event featured four BIO5 members who exemplify how diversity in backgrounds and thought advances research, innovation and education.

World-renowned physician-scientist Dr. Fernando Martinez says that true innovation goes against the established way of thinking and should surprise people.

Self-proclaimed microbe hunter Dr. Paul Carini talks about the importance of microbes to human life, as well as the need for personalized mentorship opportunities.

Researchers at the BIO5 Institute are working to determine causes and identify new prevention and treatment strategies for this highly prevalent disease.

Dr. Taylor Edwards discusses how the power of DNA facilitates cross-campus collaborations at the University of Arizona Genetics Core.

Mental Illness Awareness Week culminates with World Mental Health Day on October 10. Several BIO5 researchers are supporting mental health through their basic science and clinical research efforts.

Tucson native Dr. Rachna Shroff discusses her translational work to treat GI cancers.

Several BIO5 researchers address chronic pain, working to tackle the opioid epidemic through basic science and clinical approaches.

Dr. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz discusses how bacteria influence female reproductive health.

Researchers at the University of Arizona’s BIO5 Institute are exceptionally poised to understand the processes of healthy aging, determine the causes of age-related diseases, develop life-changing therapeutics, and maximize independence for higher quality of life.