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Coming full circle

How one summer in the BIO5 Institute's KEYS Research Internship helped Alexis Cruickshank-Taylor find her place in science—and inspired her to help others find theirs.

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How BIO5 is changing the questions scientists can ask

From cells to systems to a lifetime, researchers at the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute are asking new kinds of questions about health and disease.

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How a brain parasite persists — and the scientist studying it

Chandrasekaran “Arun” Sambamurthy at the University of Arizona studies how the parasite Toxoplasma survives inside the human brain, research shaped in part by the BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellowship.

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Virtual student industry networking event connects trainees with Arizona industry bioscience leaders for thirteenth year

The annual Student Industry Networking Event is co-hosted by the BIO5 Institute and the Bioindustry Organization of Southern Arizona (BIOSA).

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Improving women’s health by studying disease association

During National Endometriosis Awareness Month, we’re highlighting BIO5 member Leslie Farland and other researchers’ efforts to tackle this common women’s health problem.

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KEYS alumni continue to shine

Past BIO5 KEYS interns continue to excel in the STEM fields by achieving prestigious awards, pursuing advanced degrees and giving back to the program.

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Harnessing genomics to fill gaps about the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic

On February 15, BIO5 member Michael Worobey presented his work on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 series.

Science Talks Podcast Episode 4 Finding our new normal featuring Dr. Bonnie LaFleur

Finding our new normal

Dr. Bonnie LaFleur gives us a teaser about her upcoming Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 lecture that addresses the return to normalcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Unlikely teammates transform the field of respiratory disease biology

Though trained at rival institutions, BIO5 members Julie Ledford and Michael Johnson formed a friendship over a mutual love of science and their daughters that has led to an RO1 grant and recent publication.

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Women in STEM Event: Tenacity, self-confidence and professional connections are keys to success

Six women representing various education and career stages openly shared their struggles, triumphs and advice with attendees at the virtual BIO5 Inspiring Women in STEM event on February 2.

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Pursuing wellness amid COVID-19

Precision Nutrition and Wellness Director Dr. Floyd "Ski" Chilton discusses the upcoming Precision Wellness in the Time of COVID-19 series and how he helps others to support their well-being through his research, books and outreach.

Science Talks Podcast Episode 2 Novel treatments for COVID-19 featuring Dr. Jianqin Lu

Novel treatments for COVID-19

BIO5 COVID-19 seed grant awardee Dr. Jianqin Lu talks about his two novel approaches to treating COVID-19.