Women in Medicine and Science - Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD Sept. 5, 2024 BIO5 member Tanya Kalin and professor of Child Health and Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, seeks to move her research findings into clinical trials to evaluate treatments for metastatic lung cancer and chronic lung diseases in children and adults. Read more in U of A College of Medicine - Phoenix Image
BIO5 Institute's Kelle Hyland honored as 2024 AZBio Bioscience Educator of the Year Sept. 5, 2024 An integral part of the BIO5 Institute's KEYS Research Internship program for the past 8 years, Kelle Hyland has been recognized for her extraordinary leadership and dedication by the Arizona Bioindustry Association. Read more Image
Merging computer science and ecology to better understand infectious disease Sept. 4, 2024 With a goal to make a difference in the world, Dr. Liliana Salvador leverages her computational skills to study the ecological, evolutionary, and behavioral mechanisms in the transmission of zoonotic tuberculosis. Read more Image
Finding a nutritious solution to a climate change challenge Sept. 3, 2024 Researchers are addressing food insecurity for people around the world by studying a desert bean that needs little water and withstands harsh environments. BIO5 member Betsy Arnold is working on figuring out the best way to increase crop production for this crop. Read more in U of A Health Sciences Image
Reflecting on professional growth at the BIO5 Institute: Q&A with Shiv Shukla Aug. 27, 2024 University of Arizona undergraduate Shiv Shukla reflects on how his experience as an BIO5 Ambassador intern and student staff shaped his career goals in business and science. Read more Image
Erickson named research chair at nurse-midwife association Aug. 26, 2024 BIO5 member Elise Erickson an assistant professor in the University of Arizona College of Nursing, will serve a three-year term as chair for the Division of Research at the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Read more in U of A Health Sciences Image
Integrating AI into research may revolutionize outcomes Aug. 26, 2024 Health Sciences researchers encourage its use, but caution that it takes quality data and human supervision to keep “hallucinations” at bay. Multiple BIO5 members discuss their view on the use of Artificial Intelligence in data research and the future of health science research. Read more in U of A Health Sciences Image
Michael D.L. Johnson awarded second year as BIO5 distinguished professor Aug. 19, 2024 An associate professor in immunobiology, Johnson continues his interdisciplinary research, collaboration and mentorship as the Keating Family BIO5 professor for a second year. Read more Image
Circadian rhythm disruption linked to lung inflammation Aug. 15, 2024 Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience research are studying the effects of circadian rhythm disruption on the lungs. Read more in U of A Health Sciences Image
Finding skills and support system as a BIO5 student worker Aug. 14, 2024 Two University of Arizona undergraduates describe how their experiences working in marketing, business, and programming at the BIO5 Institute helped them personally and professionally. Read more Image