Female education and empowerment Dec. 6, 2021 Dr. Alicia Allen discusses her passion for epidemiological studies to improve women's health. Read more Image
Culture counts Nov. 22, 2021 Dr. Paloma Beamer discusses why it's important to take a culturally-centered approach to understanding how vulnerable populations, including Native Americans, are affected by environmental contaminants. Read more Image
UArizona researcher will screen drug combos that might lengthen our lives Nov. 17, 2021 Funded by the National Academy of Medicine, George Sutphin will conduct a high-throughput screen of life-extending compounds in roundworms. Read more Image
Diversity fuels STEM research and education at BIO5 Nov. 12, 2021 The inaugural BIO5 Ignites Science event featured four BIO5 members who exemplify how diversity in backgrounds and thought advances research, innovation and education. Read more Image
Innovation happens one breath at a time Nov. 8, 2021 World-renowned physician-scientist Dr. Fernando Martinez says that true innovation goes against the established way of thinking and should surprise people. Read more Image
Racing cars, hunting microbes, and mentoring diverse scientists Oct. 25, 2021 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. Read more Image
Tackling breast cancer with basic science and translational research Oct. 18, 2021 Researchers at the BIO5 Institute are working to determine causes and identify new prevention and treatment strategies for this highly prevalent disease. Read more Image
Tortoises, genetics, and core facilities Oct. 11, 2021 Dr. Taylor Edwards discusses how the power of DNA facilitates cross-campus collaborations at the University of Arizona Genetics Core. Read more Image
Solving the puzzles of mental illnesses Oct. 4, 2021 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. Read more Image
Drugging the “undruggable” targets in GI cancers Sept. 27, 2021 Tucson native Dr. Rachna Shroff discusses her translational work to treat GI cancers. Read more Image