Photo Gallery: BIO5 Research and Innovation Showcase sparks scientific synergy

Oct. 18, 2024
Caroline Mosley Bartelme, BIO5 Institute

On October 8, over 115 University of Arizona researchers gathered to network over posters, lightning talks, and refreshments in the Thomas W. Keating building of the BIO5 Institute.

People conversing at a conference near informational posters, with one person wearing a hijab.

For over five years, the BIO5 Research & Innovation Showcase has aimed to promote innovation by providing a platform for U of A scientists to share their projects. Although many presenters and attendees are supported by the BIO5 Institute, this event is open to any university researcher interested in interdisciplinary collaboration. 

For the 2024 edition of the event, faculty, staff, students, and members of the scientific community were invited to explore over 30 posters grouped by research focus, from brain and aging to infectious disease to biological sciences. 

Along with a poster showcase, the current cohort of BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellows presented lightning talks on their projects supported by the BIO5 Institute. The one-year fellowship through the BIO5 Institute aims to help postdoctoral researchers transition to the next step in their careers by providing funding and professional development to support their independent goals. The fellows discussed their projects and how BIO5 has helped them achieve their goals, from conferences to purchasing research supplies. 

Events like this are significant for early career scientists, providing an opportunity for them to present and discuss research. Over 35% of attendees were students, evenly divided between graduate and undergraduate. 

Several posters at the event displayed the research of BIO5 student programs, including the Flinn Scholar Research Experience and the KEYS Research Internship. Both programs supported through the BIO5 Institute offer immersive and personalized research experiences with U of A mentors that help students find their path in STEM. 

See more photos of the 2024 event below. 

Person holding a poster interacts with another person seated at a booth labeled "Sign in Here" at a professional event.
Person presenting a scientific poster at the BIO5 Institute. The poster includes diagrams and text related to technology healthcare research.
Two individuals discussing a scientific poster at a conference held at the BIO5 Institute
Two individuals are viewing and discussing scientific posters at a conference.
A person presenting at a lectern with a slideshow projected on a screen behind them, in a conference room setting.
Two individuals at a scientific conference discuss in front of posters, which includes various graphs and text sections like Introduction, Results, and Methods & Materials.
Two individuals engaging in a conversation at a poster presentation session in a brick-walled, indoor setting. One person is gesturing while the other is listening attentively. All are wearing conference badges.
Person at the BIO5 Institute gestures and explains an exhibit to a group of attentive visitors.
A person presenting at a lecture, standing next to a projector screen with text and the logo of the Postdoc Fellows at the BIO5 Institute
Group of eight individuals standing in front of a display with headshots, smiling and posing for a photo.
Three people discussing a presentation next to a poster board in a university building. One person is gesturing towards the poster while the other two listen attentively.
Two individuals examining and discussing a research poster at a conference. One person is pointing at the poster, which shows various charts and text, while the other listens attentively.