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Sept. 3, 2025

Pediatric oncologist Emmanuel Katsanis: Transforming cancer care for Arizona’s youth

Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug could help bones heal faster

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Aug. 27, 2025

WEST–ERDC partnership propels water reuse for national security

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Aug. 26, 2025

Arizona startup tackles food waste with solar drying technology

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Can AI and a smartphone improve mental health treatment?

July 15, 2025

BIO5 member Eung-Joo Lee is mentoring a project that uses AI and smartphone data to detect behavioral changes linked to mental health conditions.

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Amelia Gallitano named 2025 – 2026 Keating Family BIO5 Professor for Interdisciplinary Research

July 14, 2025

The professorship honors Gallitano’s impactful work in mental health research, her dedication to mentorship, and her leadership in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration at the University of Arizona.

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Micronutrient deficiency linked to chronic pain in new study July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

A study led by BIO5 member Julie Pilitsis found strong links between chronic pain and deficiencies in vitamins D, B12, C, folate, and magnesium, suggesting that nutritional strategies could help manage pain.

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Toxic metals linked to impaired growth in infants in Guatemala

July 10, 2025

BIO5 members Frank von Hippel and Paloma Beamer co-led research linking toxic metals in breast milk to stunted growth in Guatemalan infants.

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KEYS Internship welcomes first Phoenix cohort

June 27, 2025

The KEYS Research Internship reaches Arizona’s largest city, connecting six local students with hands-on research and dedicated University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix faculty mentors.

2025 KEYS Research Internship kicks off with record-breaking cohort

June 11, 2025

Sixty-five Arizona high school students begin a summer of intensive research across Tucson, Phoenix and online.

Smart sensors and smarter health: How AI and wearables are reimagining preventive health care

June 9, 2025

BIO5 members Elise Erickson and Esther Sternberg are advancing health research using, AI and wearable tech.

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Two KEYS alumni among 2025 Flinn Scholars

June 5, 2025

Adam Bedeir (KEYS ‘23) and Jishnu Nayak (KEYS ‘24) have earned one of Arizona’s most prestigious academic honors for high school students and will be attending the University of Arizona in fall 2025.

Technology Developed by ANBM to be Utilized for New Drug Discovery Program

June 3, 2025

BIO5 member Frederic Zenhausern is leading a global partnership to expand ANBM’s ASTEROIDS MPS technology to Japan, advancing personalized drug discovery.