A pilot study co-led by 2023 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow Nicole Jimenez at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix brings together a diverse team to lay the groundwork for linking the microbiome to poorly understood gynecologic conditions.

Researchers hope to prove that babywearing rapidly improves recovery for babies born with NAS while helping mothers with substance use disorder. BIO5 members Todd Vanderah and Alicia Allen worked on the study to see whether babywearing, the act of holding an infant with the use of a carrier or cloth tied to secure the infant to the caregiver, offers any benefits for babies experiencing withdrawal from opioids and mothers with opioid use disorder.

BIO5 member Tanya Kalin and professor of Child Health and Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, seeks to move her research findings into clinical trials to evaluate treatments for metastatic lung cancer and chronic lung diseases in children and adults.

An integral part of the BIO5 Institute's KEYS Research Internship program for the past 8 years, Kelle Hyland has been recognized for her extraordinary leadership and dedication by the Arizona Bioindustry Association.

With a goal to make a difference in the world, Dr. Liliana Salvador leverages her computational skills to study the ecological, evolutionary, and behavioral mechanisms in the transmission of zoonotic tuberculosis.

Researchers are addressing food insecurity for people around the world by studying a desert bean that needs little water and withstands harsh environments. BIO5 member Betsy Arnold is working on figuring out the best way to increase crop production for this crop.

University of Arizona undergraduate Shiv Shukla reflects on how his experience as an BIO5 Ambassador intern and student staff shaped his career goals in business and science.

BIO5 member Elise Erickson an assistant professor in the University of Arizona College of Nursing, will serve a three-year term as chair for the Division of Research at the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Health Sciences researchers encourage its use, but caution that it takes quality data and human supervision to keep “hallucinations” at bay. Multiple BIO5 members discuss their view on the use of Artificial Intelligence in data research and the future of health science research.

An associate professor in immunobiology, Johnson continues his interdisciplinary research, collaboration and mentorship as the Keating Family BIO5 professor for a second year.