Featured Stories Image Lessons in partnership from the 2025 Faculty Industry Networking Event Monday At the sixth annual event hosted by the BIO5 Institute and BIOSA, a new panel highlighted clear communication, thoughtful partnership structures, and student preparation as essential elements of successful university–industry collaboration. 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 -AgingAgriculture & EnvironmentAnnouncementBiology & Life SciencesBrainCancerCOVIDData ScienceEducation & OutreachEngineeringEventGeneticsGrantHealth & WellnessImmune SystemInfectious Disease & VirusesKEYSNewsNext Generation WorkforceOptics & ImagingOtherPharmacyPhysical SciencesPodcastProfileRespiratory SystemSleepTechnologyVeterinary Science Apply 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 Navigating muddy waters: What the Gila chub teaches us about the evolving science of taxonomy Sept. 16, 2025 BIO5 member Jessica Rick is helping shed light on the debate over whether the Gila chub is a distinct species or part of a larger complex, a decision that could reshape conservation protections in the Southwest. Read more in College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Science Image Study warns pest resistance threatens corn industry's newest biotech defense Sept. 16, 2025 Corn rootworms are evolving resistance that threatens even the newest biotech defense combining Bt and RNA interference. BIO5 members Bruce Tabashnik and Yves Carrière found the pests adapt quickly, urging integrated pest management to protect crops and farmers. Read more in U of A News Image Computational biology and AI: From puzzles to precision medicine Sept. 16, 2025 Dr. Travis Wheeler and his research group use computational methods to advance genome research, drug discovery, and precision medicine. Read more Image Women in Medicine and Science – Katharina Schimmel, PhD Sept. 11, 2025 BIO5 member Katharina Schimmel is advancing research on hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, a genetic disease that causes dangerous blood vessel malformations. Her work aims to improve early diagnosis and uncover new treatment options. Read more in College of Medicine - Phoenix Image Cool beans: Nutrition researchers’ study invites participants to learn about pulses Sept. 10, 2025 BIO5 member Kenneth Wilund is leading the Pulse Powered Plates study, which teaches participants to cook with beans, lentils, and peas while testing if doubling weekly intake improves heart health and lowers disease risk. Read more in U of A College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Science Image AZBio Awards to honor two U of A faculty members, startup company Sept. 10, 2025 BIO5 member Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz will be honored as Biosciences Researcher of the Year at the 2025 AZBio Awards for her work on women’s health and gynecologic diagnostics. BIO5 member Eric M. Reiman will receive the Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the U of A startup LifeSpan Digital Health will be recognized. Read more in U of A Research and Partnerships Image Pediatric oncologist Emmanuel Katsanis: Transforming cancer care for Arizona’s youth Sept. 3, 2025 BIO5 member Emmanuel Katsanis of the University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center has transformed pediatric cancer care in Arizona, leading advances in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy that have raised survival rates and expanded access to lifesaving treatments. Read more in U of A Cancer Center Image Researcher developing noninvasive imaging for anal cancer screening Sept. 2, 2025 BIO5 member Dongkyun Kang received a $1.4M NIH grant to develop a noninvasive imaging device that improves anal cancer screening by providing real-time, high-resolution tissue images, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies and improving outcomes. Read more in U of A Cancer Center Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
Image Lessons in partnership from the 2025 Faculty Industry Networking Event Monday At the sixth annual event hosted by the BIO5 Institute and BIOSA, a new panel highlighted clear communication, thoughtful partnership structures, and student preparation as essential elements of successful university–industry collaboration. 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 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 Navigating muddy waters: What the Gila chub teaches us about the evolving science of taxonomy Sept. 16, 2025 BIO5 member Jessica Rick is helping shed light on the debate over whether the Gila chub is a distinct species or part of a larger complex, a decision that could reshape conservation protections in the Southwest. Read more in College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Science
Image Study warns pest resistance threatens corn industry's newest biotech defense Sept. 16, 2025 Corn rootworms are evolving resistance that threatens even the newest biotech defense combining Bt and RNA interference. BIO5 members Bruce Tabashnik and Yves Carrière found the pests adapt quickly, urging integrated pest management to protect crops and farmers. Read more in U of A News
Image Computational biology and AI: From puzzles to precision medicine Sept. 16, 2025 Dr. Travis Wheeler and his research group use computational methods to advance genome research, drug discovery, and precision medicine. Read more
Image Women in Medicine and Science – Katharina Schimmel, PhD Sept. 11, 2025 BIO5 member Katharina Schimmel is advancing research on hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, a genetic disease that causes dangerous blood vessel malformations. Her work aims to improve early diagnosis and uncover new treatment options. Read more in College of Medicine - Phoenix
Image Cool beans: Nutrition researchers’ study invites participants to learn about pulses Sept. 10, 2025 BIO5 member Kenneth Wilund is leading the Pulse Powered Plates study, which teaches participants to cook with beans, lentils, and peas while testing if doubling weekly intake improves heart health and lowers disease risk. Read more in U of A College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Science
Image AZBio Awards to honor two U of A faculty members, startup company Sept. 10, 2025 BIO5 member Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz will be honored as Biosciences Researcher of the Year at the 2025 AZBio Awards for her work on women’s health and gynecologic diagnostics. BIO5 member Eric M. Reiman will receive the Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the U of A startup LifeSpan Digital Health will be recognized. Read more in U of A Research and Partnerships
Image Pediatric oncologist Emmanuel Katsanis: Transforming cancer care for Arizona’s youth Sept. 3, 2025 BIO5 member Emmanuel Katsanis of the University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center has transformed pediatric cancer care in Arizona, leading advances in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy that have raised survival rates and expanded access to lifesaving treatments. Read more in U of A Cancer Center
Image Researcher developing noninvasive imaging for anal cancer screening Sept. 2, 2025 BIO5 member Dongkyun Kang received a $1.4M NIH grant to develop a noninvasive imaging device that improves anal cancer screening by providing real-time, high-resolution tissue images, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies and improving outcomes. Read more in U of A Cancer Center
