Featured Stories Image BIO5 Fellowship moves marine research forward in the desert Jan. 8, 2026 The postdoctoral award through the BIO5 Institute supported international collaboration, new methods, and interdisciplinary conversations that advanced a University of Arizona researcher’s ocean microbiology research far from the coast. Read more Image BIO5 Research and Innovation Showcase brings campus scientists together for sixth year Oct. 23, 2025 From first-time presenters to experienced investigators, this annual BIO5 event on Oct. 14 offered a space to exchange ideas across disciplines. Read more Image University of Arizona celebrates new AI-powered MRI and BIO5 Brain & Body Imaging Center Sept. 23, 2025 State-of-the-art technology and interdisciplinary expertise position the university at the forefront of imaging innovation in Arizona. Read more All Stories Filter by category - Any -25th AnniversaryAgingAgriculture & EnvironmentAnnouncementBiology & Life SciencesBrainCancerCOVIDData ScienceEducation & OutreachEngineeringEventGeneticsGrantHealth & WellnessImmune SystemInfectious Disease & VirusesKEYSNewsNext Generation WorkforceOptics & ImagingOtherPharmacyPhysical SciencesPodcastProfileRespiratory SystemSleepTechnologyVeterinary Science Apply Image U of A Cancer Center clinical trial advances research in treatment of biliary tract cancers Jan. 16, 2025 BIO5 member Rachna Shroff, led a clinical trial that found that triplet chemotherapy did not improve survival for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer, highlighting the need for better treatment options. Read more in U of A Health Sciences Image The future of pregnancy care: Erickson's pursuit of safer, personalized treatments through science and innovation Jan. 15, 2025 BIO5 member Elise Erickson leads maternal health research by focusing on oxytocin response, biological age, and AI-based pregnancy predictions to improve global healthcare outcomes. Read more in College of Nursing Image $1.9M NIH grant will allow researchers to explore how copper kills bacteria Jan. 10, 2025 BIO5 member Michael D.L. Johnson is researching how copper can combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly Streptococcus pneumoniae, with a $1.9 million NIH grant. His work aims to understand copper's toxicity to bacteria and develop new treatments. Read more in U of A Health Sciences Image Study links vaginal microbiome differences to higher cervical cancer rates in Native American women Dec. 19, 2024 BIO5 member Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz led a study showing higher HPV and dysbiosis rates in Native American women, increasing cervical cancer risk, with a focus on prevention through microbiome modulation. Read more in U of A Health Sciences Image Bugs, neuroscience, and empowerment: Zachary Boydell (KEYS ‘24) Dec. 19, 2024 Growing up in Vail, Zachary Boydell pushed himself out of his comfort zone to apply for the KEYS Research Internship and discover a passion for neuroscience that led him to attend the University of Arizona. Read in KEYS Image Horizons and reflections at BIO5 Dec. 17, 2024 As 2024 winds to a close, BIO5 Institute director Jennifer Barton recalls some top moments of the year and shares what excites her for the year ahead. Read more Image See how faculty and industry spark innovation at the Faculty Industry Networking Event Dec. 13, 2024 Over 40 Arizona bioscience industry representatives and University of Arizona researchers mingled at the fifth annual Faculty Industry Networking event in mid-November. Read more Image Study sheds light on origin of genetic code Dec. 12, 2024 BIO5 member Joanna Masel, senior author of a PNAS study, led research challenging the understanding of genetic code evolution. The team discovered earlier genetic codes evolved differently, revising key evolutionary assumptions. Read more in UA News Image A FRESH approach: Nutrition researcher partners with community organizations to tackle diet-related disease and food insecurity Dec. 11, 2024 BIO5 member Melanie Hingle works with El Rio Health and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to provide tailored food boxes and educational support to food insecure individuals. Read more in U of A CALES Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
Image BIO5 Fellowship moves marine research forward in the desert Jan. 8, 2026 The postdoctoral award through the BIO5 Institute supported international collaboration, new methods, and interdisciplinary conversations that advanced a University of Arizona researcher’s ocean microbiology research far from the coast. Read more
Image BIO5 Research and Innovation Showcase brings campus scientists together for sixth year Oct. 23, 2025 From first-time presenters to experienced investigators, this annual BIO5 event on Oct. 14 offered a space to exchange ideas across disciplines. Read more
Image University of Arizona celebrates new AI-powered MRI and BIO5 Brain & Body Imaging Center Sept. 23, 2025 State-of-the-art technology and interdisciplinary expertise position the university at the forefront of imaging innovation in Arizona. Read more
Image U of A Cancer Center clinical trial advances research in treatment of biliary tract cancers Jan. 16, 2025 BIO5 member Rachna Shroff, led a clinical trial that found that triplet chemotherapy did not improve survival for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer, highlighting the need for better treatment options. Read more in U of A Health Sciences
Image The future of pregnancy care: Erickson's pursuit of safer, personalized treatments through science and innovation Jan. 15, 2025 BIO5 member Elise Erickson leads maternal health research by focusing on oxytocin response, biological age, and AI-based pregnancy predictions to improve global healthcare outcomes. Read more in College of Nursing
Image $1.9M NIH grant will allow researchers to explore how copper kills bacteria Jan. 10, 2025 BIO5 member Michael D.L. Johnson is researching how copper can combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly Streptococcus pneumoniae, with a $1.9 million NIH grant. His work aims to understand copper's toxicity to bacteria and develop new treatments. Read more in U of A Health Sciences
Image Study links vaginal microbiome differences to higher cervical cancer rates in Native American women Dec. 19, 2024 BIO5 member Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz led a study showing higher HPV and dysbiosis rates in Native American women, increasing cervical cancer risk, with a focus on prevention through microbiome modulation. Read more in U of A Health Sciences
Image Bugs, neuroscience, and empowerment: Zachary Boydell (KEYS ‘24) Dec. 19, 2024 Growing up in Vail, Zachary Boydell pushed himself out of his comfort zone to apply for the KEYS Research Internship and discover a passion for neuroscience that led him to attend the University of Arizona. Read in KEYS
Image Horizons and reflections at BIO5 Dec. 17, 2024 As 2024 winds to a close, BIO5 Institute director Jennifer Barton recalls some top moments of the year and shares what excites her for the year ahead. Read more
Image See how faculty and industry spark innovation at the Faculty Industry Networking Event Dec. 13, 2024 Over 40 Arizona bioscience industry representatives and University of Arizona researchers mingled at the fifth annual Faculty Industry Networking event in mid-November. Read more
Image Study sheds light on origin of genetic code Dec. 12, 2024 BIO5 member Joanna Masel, senior author of a PNAS study, led research challenging the understanding of genetic code evolution. The team discovered earlier genetic codes evolved differently, revising key evolutionary assumptions. Read more in UA News
Image A FRESH approach: Nutrition researcher partners with community organizations to tackle diet-related disease and food insecurity Dec. 11, 2024 BIO5 member Melanie Hingle works with El Rio Health and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to provide tailored food boxes and educational support to food insecure individuals. Read more in U of A CALES
