Pioneering technologies in nanoscience and medicine
See how an interdisciplinary scientific approach shaped the future of molecular diagnostics and personalized healthcare on a global scale.
Jennifer Kehlet Barton embarks on tenure as president of SPIE, bolstering University of Arizona’s global impact
BIO5 Institute Announces Newest BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellows
Now in its sixth year, this competitive fellowship through the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute provides exceptional postdoctoral researchers with monetary awards and…
Bridging worlds to connecting science and storytelling
Science ignites curiosity about the natural world, leading people to explore and advocate for it.
KEYS Research Internship Program Achieves Record Number of Applicants
This year, the BIO5 Institute's KEYS Research Internship received an unprecedented 430 applications, showcasing a tremendous interest from Arizona's high school students aged…
Food as Medicine
A UArizona researcher forges partnerships to tackle diabetes in Arizona communities.
DongKyun Kang Moves From Mentored to Mentor
Dr. Kang, a UArizona Cancer Center member and associate professor in optical sciences, biomedical engineering and the BIO5 Institute, works with his students to design and…
Immunobiologist's Impact Reaches Far Beyond the Lab
College of Medicine – Tucson’s Michael D.L. Johnson doesn’t miss a beat as a dedicated scientist who inspires the next generation of researchers.
Using Big Data to Target Gene Mutations in Cancer Tumor Cells
There are many potential causes of cancer, from food and the environment to trauma and infection. When it comes to genetics, there is one gene mutation that researchers have…
Growing “mini organs” to study the immune system and cancer
Cancer is an incredibly complex disease. To better understand how it interacts with the human body, researchers in the lab grow organoids, miniature three-dimensional tissue…
Researchers genetically modify stem cells to evade immunological rejection
Researchers say the genetically engineered stem cells also could pave the way for new regenerative medicine treatments for diseases such as Type 1 diabetes.
Flinn Foundation funds Arizona research teams to drive discoveries into clinical settings
Ten research teams from three Arizona institutions have been awarded $100,000 each from the Flinn Foundation Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research Program to help…
NIH Research Grant Awarded to UArizona College of Science to Decipher Relationships Between Synapse Function and Growth Control Pathways
The recent competitive renewal of a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Project Grant Program (R01) will clarify a critical control…
Finding a Voice in the Lab: Destiny Hodges (KEYS ‘17)
Experiences in biomedical research during her BIO5 Institute's KEYS Research Internship helped local Tucsonan Destiny Hodges break out of her shell and sparked a passion for…
Women’s health, the microbiome and how bacteria can affect cancer
Unfortunately, many aspects of women’s health are underfunded and understudied. Better understanding women’s health conditions and microbiomes can help lead to better health…
Tucson will be a pioneer in treating wastewater directly for drinking
Few cities worldwide today are treating wastewater and then putting it directly into drinking supplies. Tucson plans to do so in the future.
Researchers Exploring How Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnancy Can Affect the Neurodevelopment of Offspring
Shenfeng Qiu, PhD, and Jonathan Lifshitz, PhD, are seeking to connect how TBIs can divert cognitive outcomes after birth. One in four women experience some form of intimate…
New wearable communication system offers potential to reduce digital health divide
University of Arizona researchers developed a wearable device that can transmit health data 2,400 times the distance of Wi-Fi without significant network infrastructure.
Women in Medicine and Science Welcome Governor Katie Hobbs to Their Annual Networking Event
Governor Hobbs urged attendees to take the lead in making medicine more equitable. Celebrating the impact that women are making in medicine and science and supporting their…
BIO5 Institute Expands its Innovative Biosciences Research Model to Phoenix
The BIO5 Institute at the University of Arizona is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey by officially expanding its footprint to Phoenix. This move marks a significant…