BIO5 Ambassador interns to learn the business side of science Sept. 10, 2020 Three University of Arizona undergraduate students were competitively chosen to work virtually alongside BIO5 Institute administrative staff to enhance their personal and professional skills. Read more Image
UArizona student on front lines of COVID-19 research pursues a future in medicine fueled by curiosity and compassion Sept. 2, 2020 Cellular and molecular medicine master’s student Mallory Thompson interacts with COVID-19 patients daily, strengthening her desire to pursue a medical degree following graduation. Read more Image
UArizona COVID-19 researcher turns patient when a positive test result hits home Aug. 31, 2020 After she and nine family members were infected with SARS-CoV-2 during a family vacation, Jennifer Uhrlaub now advocates for the importance of wearing a mask and social distancing not only in public, but also around those close to us. Read more Image
BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellowship serves as catalyst for esteemed USDA award Aug. 25, 2020 The BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellowship provided Jennifer Lising Roxas with a steppingstone to attain a two-year USDA fellowship award that funds her salary, research and travel to professional development opportunities. Read more Image
UArizona researchers, industry leaders and support service groups connect at the Faculty Industry Networking Event Aug. 20, 2020 Innovative minds spanning several disciplines created partnerships to advance research and impact the lives of Arizonans at the second annual BIO5/BIOSA Faculty Industry Networking Event. Read more Image
Faculty Industry Networking Event to foster collaborations between UArizona researchers and industry leaders Aug. 10, 2020 On August 13, the second annual BIO5/BIOSA Faculty Industry Networking Event (FINE) will foster cross-discipline partnerships and support university faculty in commercializing their innovations. Read more Image
Researchers detangle protein interaction implicated in Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease July 28, 2020 New findings by chemists Wolfgang Peti and Rebecca Page provide a foundation to better understand and treat these neurological disorders. Read in UA News Image
BIO5 members join forces as team leads on UArizona’s test, trace and treat campus re-entry group July 20, 2020 Joyce Schroeder and Kristen Pogreba-Brown are lending their unique expertise and collaborative approach to mitigate the risk of returning to campus this fall. Read more Image
UArizona researcher earns prestigious National Institutes of Health Award that secures valuable long-term funding July 1, 2020 BIO5 member Felicia Goodrum has been nominated for a National Institutes of Health MERIT Award to continue studying mechanisms of human cytomegalovirus persistence and their implications on human health. Read more Image
Unique UArizona Postdoctoral Fellowship enables trainees to advance STEM knowledge and launch careers June 19, 2020 The BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellowship rewards outstanding postdoctoral researchers with valuable financial support and mentorship to help pursue their professional goals. Read more Image