Image Soils in drought stress leak more volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere Aug. 3, 2023 Research at Biosphere 2 uncovers how soil microbes process carbon and interact with the atmosphere under environmental stress. Learn about a study by BIO5 members Laura Meredith and Malak Tfaily that helps scientists predict and support how ecosystems will adapt in the face of increasing temperatures and prolonged drought. Read in UArizona News
Image BIO5 Ambassador Internship fosters mentorship for University of Arizona students Aug. 3, 2023 Now in it's sixth year, this internship program is a unique opportunity for UArizona undergraduate students to work on the business and marketing aspects of a research institution. Read more
Image Warming Alaska: On the frontline of climate change July 9, 2023 Nature-loving BIO5 member Frank von Hippel says the melting permafrost and changing growing season are signs of the need for the One Health initiative. Read in UArizona Health Sciences
Image Revolutionizing skin cancer care through data June 22, 2023 BIO5 members Clara Curiel and Nirav Merchant are part of a team of researchers filling a knowledge gap by building a powerful tool to accelerate the development of diagnostic and prognostic technologies. Read in UArizona Health Sciences
Image State-of-the-art MRI machine to advance research on brain's inner workings June 12, 2023 Funding from the National Institutes of Health helped the University of Arizona be among the first institutions in the country to receive a new MRI system that can produce clearer and more comprehensive brain images. BIO5 member Ted Trouard developed the grant proposal in partnership with the BIO5 Institute. Read in UArizona News
Image Dr. Marvin Slepian follows where inspiration leads June 1, 2023 Curiosity guides BIO5 member Marvin Slepian to bridge medicine, engineering and now the law to address unmet needs in research and mentorship. Read in UArizona Health Sciences
Image Testing a new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease May 11, 2023 BIO5 member Roberta Diaz Brinton and her team are investigating the long-term safety and efficacy of allopregnanolone as a regenerative therapeutic for Alzheimer's disease and cerebral palsy. Read in UArizona Health Sciences
Image UArizona entomologist elected to National Academy of Sciences May 10, 2023 A fundamental aspect of BIO5 member Bruce Tabashnik's research approach is developing, testing and applying evolutionary theory to delay adaptation of pests to environmentally friendly control methods. Read in UArizona News
Image Computational drug discovery could open new doors April 26, 2023 BIO5 member Travis Wheeler at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy is developing software to aid in identifying drugs for target proteins and for predicting possible side effects. Read in UArizona Health Sciences
Image Health Sciences genome sequencers a leap forward for research April 6, 2023 Finding when and where DNA changes as a disease progresses allows for better treatment. The Arizona Molecular Clinical Core at the BIO5 Institute works with health sciences researchers to help people solve their genetic questions. Read in UArizona Health Sciences