The mind after midnight: Study shows disrupted sleep increases risk for suicide and homicide May 29, 2024 An analysis by BIO5 member Michael Grandner and other researchers showed that risks for death by suicide and homicide peak at night, with nocturnal wakefulness, alcohol use, age and relationship conflicts being contributing factors. Read in UArizona News Image
Farland and Rainbow named Udall Center Fellows May 28, 2024 In a first full-time collaboration with the BIO5 Institute, Leslie Farland and Jessica Rainbow were named Udall Center Fellows. They will study work environment safety for potential childbearing female nurses and how their job impacts their postpartum return to work. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Big questions about the smallest heart muscles May 22, 2024 Dr. Angie Greenman shares how she flexes muscles in the lab, studying the physiology of protein that could hold clues for a deadly heart disease. Read more Image
Advancing Alzheimer’s research and taking knowledge home May 16, 2024 BIO5 members Kathleen Rodgers and Roberta Diaz Brinton are working to develop a diverse workforce of future scientists to advance and fill critical gaps in Alzheimer’s disease research. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
From outreach to business: BIO5 Institute internship gives University of Arizona students perspective May 14, 2024 Two undergraduate students dove into outreach and finance during their year-long BIO5 Ambassador Internship. Read more Image
Son-mother scientific team study plant-based solutions to treat cancer May 9, 2024 Building upon a deep familial bond, Chris and Susan Frost at the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute are making strides to more precisely and safely deliver chemotherapeutic drugs. Read more Image
Research shows altered regulation of genes linked to prostate cancer among firefighters May 7, 2024 A study by BIO5 member Jeff Burgess and other researchers found that occupational exposure to chemicals may increase firefighters’ risk of prostate cancer. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
From networking to a job: Q&A with Michael Abrahamson, PharmD May 6, 2024 Learn about the annual Student Industry Networking Event at the BIO5 Institute and how it helped a University of Arizona alumni and registered pharmacist find a local biotechnology job. Read more Image
Dr. Lisa Elfring awarded the Henry and Phyllis Koffler Prize May 3, 2024 BIO5 member Lisa Elfring was recognized for her efforts to improve teaching across the university. Her collaborative approach and humanistic teaching style have earned the respect and admiration of both faculty and students. Read in Dept. of Molecular & Cellular Biology Image
From KEYS to cancer research to pharmacy May 1, 2024 The KEYS Research Internship jumpstarted the scientific career of undergraduate Byrdie Lopez as she purses a career in pharmacy with a specialty in oncology. Read more Image