Image Transforming through BIO5 engagement July 19, 2021 BIO5 Public Affairs student assistant Ryan Hunt discusses how his roles within BIO5 have supported his personal and professional goals. Read more
Image Trainee workforce preparation integrates with institute’s research mission July 12, 2021 Since its inception in 2001, the BIO5 Institute has provided more than 15,000 training opportunities to trainees from high school through post-doc. Read more
Image Study finds breast cancer’s response to tumor stiffness may predict bone metastasis June 30, 2021 BIO5 members at the University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers developed a novel mechanical conditioning score to quantify the changes that make breast cancer cells more aggressive, which could lead to earlier identification of patients who are at high risk for bone metastasis. Read in UA News
Image Healing through art June 28, 2021 Passionate about supporting the mental and physical well-being of others, KEYS Crew mentor Gregory Medina-Kenyon shares his experiences with mental illness, homelessness, and the therapeutic qualities of art. Read in KEYS
Image Variable human behaviors can affect COVID-19 risk, resilience and recovery June 24, 2021 On June 21, Dr. John Ruiz, associate professor of psychology and member of the BIO5 Institute at UArizona, discussed the “very large elephant in the room” during a Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 lecture as part of The Precision Nutrition & Wellness Initiative (PNWI) at BIO5. Read more
Image Building self-confidence through near-peer mentorship June 21, 2021 Jordan Pilch discusses how her roles in the KEYS summer internship program - both as an intern and as a mentor - have not only shaped her career path but also taught her a lot about herself. Read more
Image Lisa Elfring Selected as KEYS Faculty of Record June 21, 2021 Drawing upon her expertise in K-12 education and college-level course refinement, Lisa Elfring will support the BIO5 KEYS Research Internship program and help expand its impact in her new leadership role. Read in KEYS
Image Media facility provides unparalleled services to UArizona investigators June 15, 2021 The BIO5 Media Facility has supplied UArizona researchers with top-of-the-line reagents, dishwashing and project support for nearly 15 years. Read more
Image Near-peer mentors are critical components to KEYS success June 14, 2021 KEYS Crew undergraduate students personally and professionally mentor the program’s high school interns during the rigorous summer research internship. Read in KEYS