Data science student serves as a strong role model for women March 31, 2021 Between her academic prowess, national recognition for her newly published dose-response risk model, and her dedication to mentorship, graduate student Maria Sans-Fuentes is an inspiration. Read more Image
Viruses, vaccines and advocacy March 26, 2021 As COVID-19 vaccines begin to disseminate across the globe, Dr. Robert Jackson discusses virus research and communicating with the public. Read more Image
Mini-grant program promotes campus equity and inclusivity by empowering gender minorities March 24, 2021 Together, the BIO5 Institute and the UArizona Commission on the Status of Women funded two high-impact projects aimed to provide resources and mentorship. Read more Image
BIO5 members make strides against traumatic brain injury through research and clinical practice March 22, 2021 We’re highlighting our researchers’ efforts against this major cause of death and disability in the United States during National Traumatic Brain Injury Month. Read more Image
Infecting others with a love for science March 18, 2021 Dr. Felicia Goodrum discusses her research, passion for science communication, and mentorship. Read more Image
Honesty, trust and social contracts: Keys to a post-pandemic world March 18, 2021 On March 15, BIO5 member Bonnie LaFleur discussed COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and forming social cores as part of the Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 series. Read more Image
Characterizing adaptive immune response in emphysema patients to better inform personalized treatments March 17, 2021 With a $3.3M dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francesca Polverino will investigate unique B cell responses in patients with emphysema, a subtype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Read more 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