Immune rejuvenation could pave the way for healthier aging Nov. 1, 2023 BIO5 member Janko Ž. Nikolich and his research team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson have been awarded grant funding to investigate strategies that kickstart the aging immune system. Read in College of Medicine-Tucson Image
Good mentorship, bad virus: A journey in molecular biology Nov. 1, 2023 Dr. Rebekah Mokry talks about how the guidance of supportive mentors helped her find impactful research that focuses on the inner workings of a dangerous virus. Read more Image
$1.5M DOD grant will create virtual reality test to assess TBI in the field Oct. 26, 2023 A $1.5 million grant from the Department of Defense will help BIO5 member William “Scott” Killgore and his team create a portable virtual reality device to quickly assess traumatic brain injuries when and where they occur. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
In Memoriam: John Paul SanGiovanni Oct. 20, 2023 It is with profound sorrow that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our esteemed colleague, Dr. John Paul SanGiovanni. He passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 25, and his loss is felt by all of us at the University of Arizona and the BIO5 Institute. Read more Image
Paving a path for Valley fever research, treatment, prevention Oct. 2, 2023 BIO5 member John Galgiani founded the Valley Fever Collaborative that unites the University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University researchers in their efforts to understand the disease better, develop rapid diagnostic tests, find a cure and develop a preventative vaccine for Valley fever. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
New study will examine irritable bowel syndrome as long COVID symptom Sept. 28, 2023 Epidemiologist and BIO5 member Kristen Pogreba-Brown will part of a study investigating the incidence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as a Long COVID symptom. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
College of Medicine – Tucson researchers tackle immune rejection of biomedical implants Sept. 25, 2023 To learn more about what causes the body to reject biomedical implants, a team including BIO5 members Kellen Chen and Geoffrey Gurtner identified a protein that appears to help drive this response and hopes their discoveries will improve the design and safety of biomedical implants. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Six BIO5 members named as 2023 Women of Impact Sept. 25, 2023 Congratulations to the 2023 Women of Impact! We are proud to have six BIO5 members recognized this year. Read more Image
UArizona Cancer Center researchers develop new way to target cancer cells Sept. 22, 2023 BIO5 Member and R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy professor Wei Wang along with Cancer Center researchers is innovating new methods to precisely target tumors and deliver anti-cancer drugs without harming healthy cells. Read in UArizona Health Sciences Image
Michael D.L. Johnson named inaugural Keating Family BIO5 Professor Sept. 22, 2023 The new distinguished professorship recognizes a BIO5 member with interdisciplinary research excellence and a commitment to mentorship. Read more Image
