Image Building confidence in biomedical engineering: Susan Burrell (KEYS ‘19) Tuesday From an enthusiastic high school intern to a first-year graduate student, local Tucsonan and KEYS Research Internship alum Susan Burrell is forging her path in biomedical engineering and health care innovation Read in KEYS
Image U of A Cancer Center clinical trial advances research in treatment of biliary tract cancers Jan. 16, 2025 BIO5 member Rachna Shroff, led a clinical trial that found that triplet chemotherapy did not improve survival for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer, highlighting the need for better treatment options. Read more in UA Health Sciences
Image The Future of Pregnancy Care: Erickson's pursuit of safer, personalized treatments through science and innovation Jan. 15, 2025 BIO5 member Elise Erickson leads maternal health research by focusing on oxytocin response, biological age, and AI-based pregnancy predictions to improve global healthcare outcomes. Read more in UA College of Nursing
Image $1.9M NIH grant will allow researchers to explore how copper kills bacteria Jan. 10, 2025 BIO5 member Michael D.L. Johnson is researching how copper can combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly Streptococcus pneumoniae, with a $1.9 million NIH grant. His work aims to understand copper's toxicity to bacteria and develop new treatments. Read more in UA Health Sciences
Image Study links vaginal microbiome differences to higher cervical cancer rates in Native American women Dec. 19, 2024 BIO5 member Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz led a study showing higher HPV and dysbiosis rates in Native American women, increasing cervical cancer risk, with a focus on prevention through microbiome modulation. Read more in UA Health Sciences
Image Bugs, neuroscience, and empowerment: Zachary Boydell (KEYS ‘24) Dec. 19, 2024 Growing up in Vail, Zachary Boydell pushed himself out of his comfort zone to apply for the KEYS Research Internship and discover a passion for neuroscience that led him to attend the University of Arizona. Read in KEYS
Image Horizons and reflections at BIO5 Dec. 17, 2024 As 2024 winds to a close, BIO5 Institute director Jennifer Barton recalls some top moments of the year and shares what excites her for the year ahead. Read more
Image Photo Gallery: See how faculty and industry spark innovation Dec. 13, 2024 Over 40 Arizona bioscience industry representatives and University of Arizona researchers mingled at the fifth annual Faculty Industry Networking event in mid-November. Read more
Image Study sheds light on origin of genetic code Dec. 12, 2024 BIO5 member Joanna Masel, senior author of a PNAS study, led research challenging the understanding of genetic code evolution. The team discovered earlier genetic codes evolved differently, revising key evolutionary assumptions. Read more in UA News
Image Peer support could help millions with sleep apnea slumber easier, study finds Dec. 4, 2024 BIO5 member Sairam Parthasarathy led a study showing peer support improves CPAP adherence and satisfaction in sleep apnea patients, increasing use to 4.5 hours/night. BIO5 members Stefano Guerra and Michael Grandner co-authored the study. Read more in UA News