Image Study sheds light on origin of genetic code Dec. 12, 2024 BIO5 member Joanna Masel, senior author of a PNAS study, led research challenging the understanding of genetic code evolution. The team discovered earlier genetic codes evolved differently, revising key evolutionary assumptions. Read more in UA News
Image A FRESH approach: Nutrition researcher partners with community organizations to tackle diet-related disease and food insecurity Dec. 11, 2024 BIO5 member Melanie Hingle works with El Rio Health and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to provide tailored food boxes and educational support to food insecure individuals. Read more in U of A CALES
Image Peer support could help millions with sleep apnea slumber easier, study finds Dec. 4, 2024 BIO5 member Sairam Parthasarathy led a study showing peer support improves CPAP adherence and satisfaction in sleep apnea patients, increasing use to 4.5 hours/night. BIO5 members Stefano Guerra and Michael Grandner co-authored the study. Read more in UA News
Image Data science and medical innovation: Tej Desai (KEYS ‘22) Nov. 26, 2024 Phoenix-born Tej Desai grew his computational skills during the KEYS Research Internship to help him advance his goals of working at the intersection of medicine and innovation. Read in KEYS
Image Photo Gallery: Jennifer Barton and Tech Launch Arizona collaborate to inspire U of A researchers Nov. 26, 2024 Over 20 researchers and innovators gathered in late October to learn about IP, patents, and start-ups. Read more
Image Integrative cancer scholars program gives U of A cancer center graduate students experience with top scientists, oncologists Nov. 21, 2024 Multiple BIO5 members play roles as mentors as a part of the University of Arizona's Integrative Cancer Scholars Program including: Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski , DongKyun Kang, Wei Wang, Jacob Schwartz, Gregory Rogers. Read more in UA Cancer Center
Image Heather Ingram, Museum Director of the Coit Museum of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Nov. 18, 2024 BIO5 member Heather Ingram is the newly appointed Museum Director at the Coit Museum of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. and aims to advance the museum's vision of creating an authentic and engaging experience that broadens perspectives about pharmacy and health sciences for everyone. Read in R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy
Image Bringing precision to the murky debate on fish oil Nov. 14, 2024 BIO5 member Floyd "Ski" Chilton is part of a research team investigating how ancestry and genetics shape the body's response to omega-3 fatty acids with a $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. Read more in UA News
Image BIO5 Institute celebrates generous art donation from Melissa Lowe and Jory Hancock, honoring Marvin Lowe’s legacy Nov. 13, 2024 A large and generous collection of artwork donated by the family of the late Marvin Lowe was added to buildings of BIO5 Institute earlier this year. Read more
Image Researchers use $2.8M NIH grant to study proteins that could prevent heart failure Nov. 7, 2024 BIO5 member Christopher Glembotski at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is studying the molecular basis of heart disease to develop new treatments. His work, funded by a $2.8M NIH grant, could revolutionize heart disease care globally. Read more in UA College of Medicine-Phoenix
