Sleep

Doctor in a white coat and gloves applying electrodes to the arm of a patient in a medical examination room, with an assistant standing by.

Putting sleep at the center of health care

Aug. 20, 2025

BIO5 member Sairam Parthasarathy leads research at the UArizona Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research, advancing sleep medicine through studies on sleep apnea, circadian health, COVID-19, and Alzheimer’s while promoting equity and technology in health care.

Assorted healthy foods including salmon, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and seeds spread on a wooden surface.

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.

Waking up to the interdisciplinary science of sleep

April 14, 2025

2025 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow Kat Kennedy blends an interdisciplinary background to explore how sleep affects health, cognition, and society.