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BIO5 members Clara Curiel and Nirav Merchant are part of a team of researchers filling a knowledge gap by building a powerful tool to accelerate the development of diagnostic and prognostic technologies.

Funding from the National Institutes of Health helped the University of Arizona be among the first institutions in the country to receive a new MRI system that can produce clearer and more comprehensive brain images. BIO5 member Ted Trouard developed the grant proposal in partnership with the BIO5 Institute.

Curiosity guides BIO5 member Marvin Slepian to bridge medicine, engineering and now the law to address unmet needs in research and mentorship.

BIO5 member Roberta Diaz Brinton and her team are investigating the long-term safety and efficacy of allopregnanolone as a regenerative therapeutic for Alzheimer's disease and cerebral palsy.

A fundamental aspect of BIO5 member Bruce Tabashnik's research approach is developing, testing and applying evolutionary theory to delay adaptation of pests to environmentally friendly control methods.

BIO5 member Travis Wheeler at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy is developing software to aid in identifying drugs for target proteins and for predicting possible side effects.

Finding when and where DNA changes as a disease progresses allows for better treatment. The Arizona Molecular Clinical Core at the BIO5 Institute works with health sciences researchers to help people solve their genetic questions.

BIO5 member Felicia Goodrum at the College of Medicine – Tucson studies pathogen evolution. She is part of a diverse coalition working to find solutions for a pandemic-free future.

BIO5 member Jeff Burgess’ love of teamwork and adventure led to a career following his passion for making firefighting a healthier and safer occupation for all.