Pioneering technologies in nanoscience and medicine Feb. 28, 2024 Dr. Frederic Zenhausern shares his long and fascinating scientific journey, from rapid DNA testing to organoid-based drug discovery, that spans the ever-evolving landscape of scientific innovation. Read more Image
Jennifer Kehlet Barton embarks on tenure as president of SPIE, bolstering University of Arizona’s global impact Feb. 26, 2024 As the BIO5 Institute director assumes her presidency of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics in 2024, she propels the international society for optics and photonics into new frontiers and underscores her role as a leader in cutting-edge research and innovation while representing UArizona. Read more Image
Heart researchers stay ahead of the curve by learning cells’ secrets Feb. 21, 2024 In BIO5 member Casey Romanoski's lab, a graduate student simulates blood flow in a petri dish to learn why some people are more susceptible to heart disease. Read in College of Medicine-Tucson Image
'The future is fungal': Research finds fungi that live in healthy plants are sensitive to climate change Feb. 20, 2024 Long hours of fieldwork and over a decade of analysis in Canadian boreal forests by BIO5 member Betsy Arnold and her team reveal how important fungi are to understand a changing climate. Read in UArizona News Image
Researcher awarded $3 million grant to develop new therapy for lung diseases in premature babies Feb. 14, 2024 BIO5 members Vlad Kalinichenko at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix received a $3 million grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) for developing new treatment methods for lung disease in premature infants. Read in College of Medicine-Phoenix Image
BIO5 Institute announces newest BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellows Feb. 9, 2024 Eight outstanding postdoctoral researchers were awarded the 2024 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellowship, which aims to propel interdisciplinary researchers to the next stage of their careers. Read more Image
Applying VR and AI to find a faster way to test for TBI Feb. 8, 2024 BIO5 member William D.S. Killgore and his team are developing a small, portable tool to quickly diagnose military personnel with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the field. Read in College of Medicine-Tucson Image
Bridging worlds to connect science and storytelling Feb. 7, 2024 Caroline (Mosley) Bartelme discusses her journey from ponds to policy and how she found a career path that explores the intersection of storytelling and science communication to drive societal impact. Read more Image
DongKyun Kang moves from mentored to mentor Jan. 23, 2024 “For every technology or device that my lab pioneered in the field, there is a team of dedicated students,” said BIO5 member DongKyun Kang, UArizona Cancer Center member and associate professor in optical sciences and biomedical engineering. Read in Cancer Center Image
Immunobiologist’s impact reaches far beyond the lab Jan. 22, 2024 BIO5 member Michael D.L. Johnson doesn’t miss a beat as a dedicated scientist who inspires the next generation of researchers. He runs a laboratory that examines how bacteria interact with metals during infections, but also has a deep desire to make science accessible to everyone. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image