Transitioning from his master’s to a doctoral program in environmental science, Jacob Galloway is using the "superpowers" of plants to clean toxic landscapes — pioneering a future where the metals in our technology are grown and recycled, not just mined.

BIO5 member Sairam Parthasarathy is leading a University of Arizona clinical trial funded by nearly $14 million to compare three widely used treatments for obstructive sleep apnea, with the goal of helping patients and physicians choose the most effective, patient-centered care.

Graduating with her master’s in biomedical engineering, Lynette Valenzuela uses light to study fallopian tube tissue — work that advances ovarian cancer detection while helping launch her career in medical innovation.

BIO5 member Janine Hinton was named a 2026 Fab 50 Tucson nurse, recognized by peers for her leadership, mentorship and innovative work preparing future nurses through simulation and collaborative education at the University of Arizona.

At the third annual Behind BIO5 event, more than 100 community members explored collaborative research and connected with scientists at the University of Arizona.

BIO5 member Alexander Bucksch is part of a University of Arizona-led study that identified a previously unknown root cell in common beans that helps seedlings survive drought and nutrient-poor soils, offering insights that could support more climate-resilient crops and reduce fertilizer use.

The BIO5 Institute’s Keep Engaging Youth in Science (KEYS) Research Internship celebrates 20 years of providing transformative precollege research experience this summer and welcomes a new class of 60 students.

From cells to systems to a lifetime, researchers at the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute are asking new kinds of questions about health and disease.

Five BIO5 members, Marvin Slepian, Jeff Burgess, Roberta Brinton, Robert Sandoval, and Paloma Beamer, were among seven University of Arizona faculty and staff honored with 2026 Convergence Awards for interdisciplinary research excellence.

BIO5 member Travis Sawyer has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award, recognizing his work advancing optical technologies for health care and strengthening international research partnerships through global collaboration.