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
Image BIO5 postdoctoral researcher awarded prestigious Canadian fellowship March 15, 2021 With two years of financial support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Dr. Robert Jackson will work to advance knowledge in the basic sciences and boost his academic career aspirations. Read more
Image Virtual student industry networking event connects trainees with Arizona industry bioscience leaders for thirteenth year March 9, 2021 The annual Student Industry Networking Event is co-hosted by the BIO5 Institute and the Bioindustry Organization of Southern Arizona (BIOSA). Read more
Image Improving women’s health by studying disease association March 8, 2021 During National Endometriosis Awareness Month, we’re highlighting BIO5 member Leslie Farland and other researchers’ efforts to tackle this common women’s health problem. Read more
Image KEYS alumni continue to shine March 4, 2021 Past BIO5 KEYS interns continue to excel in the STEM fields by achieving prestigious awards, pursuing advanced degrees and giving back to the program. Read more
Image Harnessing genomics to fill gaps about the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic March 1, 2021 On February 15, BIO5 member Michael Worobey presented his work on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 series. Read more
Image Finding our new normal Feb. 25, 2021 Dr. Bonnie LaFleur gives us a teaser about her upcoming Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 lecture that addresses the return to normalcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more