In the last five years alone, BIO5-affiliated research has brought in $363+M as a result of $47M in TRIF funding, providing an almost eight-fold return on investment.

BIO5 researchers are working together at the intersection of disciplines to improve health and life in Arizona and the world.

BIO5 members have primary faculty appointments in over 13 colleges across the university.

BIO5 members are associated with more than 70 UA departments, providing a true multidisciplinary approach.

BIO5-affiliated researchers have created 45 startup companies in the last decade, resulting in new technologies, diagnostics, and treatments. Learn More

BIO5 supports innovative projects and new ideas to further interdisciplinary, catalytic early-stage research by funding seed, pilot, and equipment grants totaling over $1M each year.

BIO5 provides 1,300+ hands-on training opportunities annually to high school, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students.

BIO5’s renowned KEYS Research Internship has trained 477 Arizona high school students to-date, most of whom have gone on to one of Arizona’s public universities.

Each year, BIO5 hosts and leads over 50 interdisciplinary events to create connections and encourage the sharing of knowledge.