Tackling COVID-19 with research and science communication July 6, 2022 Dr. Deepta Bhattacharya discusses his experience as a leading immunologist and science communicator during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more Image
Outshining the sun to squash skin cancer June 21, 2022 Dr. Clara Curiel discusses innovative skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment modalities. Read more Image
Big tools for big data June 9, 2022 Nirav Merchant discusses how UArizona founded and grown resources like CyVerse and Data7 support data-driven research, both on campus and across the globe. Read more Image
Gene variation may be early indicator for gastric cancer June 6, 2022 BIO5 member Juanita Merchant and her team have identified a genetic variation that could help identify when patients with Helicobacter pylori are more likely to develop stomach cancer. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Regenerating hearts and overcoming failure May 25, 2022 Dr. Jared Churko discusses regenerative medicine, mentorship, and failure. Read more Image
Dr. Ayman Fanous finds music among tools to explore the mind May 23, 2022 BIO5 member Ayman Fanous sees great potential in research and music to provide precision solutions to aid mental health. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Tackling traumatic brain injury head-on May 9, 2022 Dr. Kaveh Laksari discusses his work at the intersection of engineering, biology, and human health. Read more Image
Researchers find link between Parkinson's gene and vocal issues that could lead to earlier diagnosis May 4, 2022 Research lead by BIO5 member Julie Miller suggests that a specific gene commonly associated with Parkinson's may be behind those vocal-related issues – a finding that could help lead to earlier diagnoses and treatments for Parkinson's patients. Read in UArizona News Image
Sleep, inflammation, and COVID-19 April 25, 2022 Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy discusses sleep, mentorship, and the need for diverse representation in the biomedical fields. Read more Image
Finding better paths to treat pain and prevent addiction April 21, 2022 Throughout his career spent studying opioids, BIO5 member Todd Vanderah has been determined to find a way to manage pain without increasing the risk of addiction. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image