Image Combating chronic pain Sept. 20, 2021 Several BIO5 researchers address chronic pain, working to tackle the opioid epidemic through basic science and clinical approaches. Read more
Image Pathogens of the female reproductive tract Sept. 14, 2021 Dr. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz discusses how bacteria influence female reproductive health. Read more
Image Unraveling differences between healthy and disease-laden aging Sept. 2, 2021 Researchers at the University of Arizona’s BIO5 Institute are exceptionally poised to understand the processes of healthy aging, determine the causes of age-related diseases, develop life-changing therapeutics, and maximize independence for higher quality of life. Read more
Image From laboratory research to science communication Aug. 30, 2021 Dr. Brittany Uhlorn, coordinator of marketing and communications at the BIO5 Institute, shares why she transitioned to science communication after obtaining a doctorate in cancer biology. Read more
Image Predicting drug toxicity and flood risk with data science Aug. 16, 2021 Dr. Walt Piegorsch discusses how he harnesses mathematics and data science to predict health, environmental and social hazards. Read more
Image BIO5 facilitates industry partnerships and enables research commercialization Aug. 11, 2021 The BIO5 Institute promotes technological advancements, professional development opportunities and community outreach through collaboration with community partners. Read more
Image Tackling neuro-infectious diseases as a physician-scientist Aug. 2, 2021 Dr. Anita Koshy discusses her path to becoming a physician-scientist and how her time spent at the bench and bedside complement one another. Read more
Image Bright AZ high schoolers conduct data-driven studies alongside UArizona researchers July 26, 2021 The 2021 KEYS research program provided 50 students with a remote summer internship focused on science literacy and data science. Read in KEYS
Image Uncovering the role of soil microbes on climate change July 21, 2021 Dr. Laura Meredith discusses soil microbes, her climate-focused research around the globe, and what it's like to be a woman in STEM. Read more
Image Bacteria are key to vaginal health, UArizona Health Sciences researchers say July 21, 2021 A recent study by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, including BIO5 member Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz, defines a mechanistic role for an understudied bacteria family in gynecologic disease. Read in UArizona Health Sciences