Image Researchers share novel projects at BIO5’s Research to Innovation Showcase April 9, 2021 The annual event highlights endeavors that encompass the broad range of bioscience inquiry at the BIO5 Institute. Read more
Image The importance of storytelling and collaboration April 7, 2021 Dr. Kate Rhodes relies on collaboration to conduct her research on gonorrhea and uses storytelling to communicate her findings with the public. Read more
Image Deciphering causes of and developing treatments for oral, head and neck cancer April 5, 2021 We’re highlighting BIO5 researchers’ strides against malignant cancers during Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Read more
Image Data science student serves as a strong role model for women March 31, 2021 Between her academic prowess, national recognition for her newly published dose-response risk model, and her dedication to mentorship, graduate student Maria Sans-Fuentes is an inspiration. Read more
Image Viruses, vaccines and advocacy March 26, 2021 As COVID-19 vaccines begin to disseminate across the globe, Dr. Robert Jackson discusses virus research and communicating with the public. Read more
Image Mini-grant program promotes campus equity and inclusivity by empowering gender minorities March 24, 2021 Together, the BIO5 Institute and the UArizona Commission on the Status of Women funded two high-impact projects aimed to provide resources and mentorship. Read more
Image BIO5 members make strides against traumatic brain injury through research and clinical practice March 22, 2021 We’re highlighting our researchers’ efforts against this major cause of death and disability in the United States during National Traumatic Brain Injury Month. Read more
Image Infecting others with a love for science March 18, 2021 Dr. Felicia Goodrum discusses her research, passion for science communication, and mentorship. Read more
Image Honesty, trust and social contracts: Keys to a post-pandemic world March 18, 2021 On March 15, BIO5 member Bonnie LaFleur discussed COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and forming social cores as part of the Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 series. Read more
Image Characterizing adaptive immune response in emphysema patients to better inform personalized treatments March 17, 2021 With a $3.3M dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francesca Polverino will investigate unique B cell responses in patients with emphysema, a subtype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Read more
