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For 20 years, faculty mentors in the BIO5 Institute's KEYS Research Internship have welcomed Arizona high school students into their laboratories, where they've found that students arrive ready to contribute from day one, ask thoughtful questions and strengthen their research teams.

Hundreds gathered at the Health Sciences Innovation Building on July 17 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the BIO5 Institute’s Keep Engaging Youth in Science (KEYS) Research Internship and the achievements of 58 interns from across Arizona.

Through the BIO5 Institute's KEYS Research Internship, high school students don't spend the summer observing science—they become part of it. Read seven of their stories.

BIO5 member Maya Kaelberer is exploring how the gut communicates with the brain to influence food choices and healthy eating. Her research, supported by a Pew Biomedical Scholar award, could reshape how scientists understand nutrition and health.

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.

More than 75 attendees joined the annual event on July 1 to hear researchers share advice on resilience, career growth and finding their own path.

BIO5 member Minkyu Kim received $1.88 million to develop synthetic materials that mimic red blood cells, supporting new approaches for treating disease and improving human health.

BIO5 members Fernando Martinez, Anthony Bosco and Tara Carr contributed to research identifying molecules linked to lower birth weight and a higher risk of chronic diseases later in life, offering new insights into early-life health.

BIO5 member Jianqin Lu and University of Arizona researchers developed a new approach that strengthens the immune system's response against lung cancer, offering a potential path toward more effective treatments.