How lucky we are to support interdisciplinary researchers at BIO5! 🌟 We welcomed our BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellows to a luncheon last week. With labs spread across campus and projects spanning the globe, these moments of community and collaboration are especially valuable.

What began as an internship at the BIO5 Institute grew into a journey of mentorship, leadership, and discovery for Drew Seiser, now beginning her doctoral studies in Arizona Biological and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Arizona. Read her story: bio5.org/news/how-bio...

Welcome to Noah Curtis as our new director of operations and administration for the BIO5 Institute, effective July 21. We want to extend our sincere gratitude to Kate Riley, the retiring director for her 21+ years of dedicated service to BIO5. More: bit.ly/4mamyeU

Congrats to Amelia Gallitano at the College of Medicine - Phoenix, as the 2025 – 2026 Keating Family Endowed Professor for Interdisciplinary Research at the BIO5 Institute. More: bio5.org/news/amelia-...

A month of transition at BIO5! In our May issue, meet our new director, explore how our BIO5 Ambassadors program inspires students, and learn about upcoming public events in July view.comms.arizona.edu?qs=00957ca16... Subscribe and get these updates in your inbox ✍️

We welcomed new leadership as the University of Arizona named Vignesh Subbian interim director of the BIO5 Institute, effective May 12. We extend our gratitude to Jennifer Barton, who steps down after a decade of leadership to serve as interim vice provost for health programs at the U of A.

Jennifer Barton, director of the @uazbio5.bsky.social & Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Chair in #BiomedicalEngineering, discusses her pioneering work in #biophotonics with Travis Sawyer for #BiophotonicsDiscovery. 🎧 Listen here: www.spiedigitallibra...#BiomedicalEngineering,#biophotonics#BiophotonicsDiscovery.

AAI members in the news! @deeptabhattacha.bsky.social from @uazbio5.bsky.social leads study that shows original COVID-19 vaccination did not stop immune system from fighting variants. Read more: ow.ly/nu9v50W0Ne6.

BIO5 member Judith Su @judithsu.bsky.social builds ultra-sensitive optical sensors to detect disease at the molecular level. At Behind BIO5, she shared how a passion for microscopic worlds led to breakthroughs in early diagnosis and cross-disciplinary innovation. Read more: bio5.org/news/meet-sc...

BIO5 member Nirav Merchant is creating digital platforms that help scientists store, analyze, and share complex data. At Behind BIO5, he shared how bridging biology and automation can drive the next wave of discovery. Read more: bio5.org/news/meet-sc...

Lee Ryan studies how the brain changes with age using advanced imaging to explore memory and cognition. At Behind BIO5, she shared how early work with memory loss inspired her neuroscience journey and tool development. Read more: bio5.org/news/meet-sc...

BIO5 member Leslie Farland is advancing women’s reproductive health through innovative research on endometriosis and menstrual health. At Behind BIO5, she shared how data and curiosity shaped her path from medicine to epidemiology. Read more: bio5.org/news/meet-sc...

BIO5 member Alexander Bucksch is transforming how we see plant roots using low-cost imaging tools. At this year’s Behind BIO5, he shared how his journey from architecture to root science is driving big breakthroughs through simple tech. Read more: bio5.org/news/meet-sc...

See the latest news from the BIO5! In our April issue, get a behind-the-scenes look at BIO5, meet a researcher studying the science of sleep, and find a few summer events to add to your calendar. view.comms.arizona.edu?qs=748859974... Subscribe and get these updates in your inbox ✍️

Arizona's NIH funding and bioscience jobs outpaced the nation. Wages remain high. Read more from the latest data analysis of the bio ecosystem. #FlinnFoundation #Arizona #bioscience #biotech #biosciences #medtech #NIH #techtransfer #UArizona #ASU #NAU #venturecapital #philanthropy #NIH

Dozens of Arizona community members visited us on April 3 to tour innovative research spaces, hear from passionate researchers, and engage in conversations about their work. Thank you to all who attended! 💙 Missed it? Read more: bit.ly/3YaFC3h

2025 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow @katkennedy.bsky.social is exploring how, sleep, health, and cognition are connected, emphasizing underrepresented groups like shift workers and women. Learn more about her research and the journey that led her here: bit.ly/4cuw4G1

Dr. Jennifer Barton (@uazbio5.bsky.social) sat down with Dr. Travis Sawyer to discuss the future of biomedical optics, OCT, cancer detection, and more in this fun conversation. Watch it on YouTube! 📺 #BiophotonicsDiscovery youtu.be/bXCA0iKddIk...

Join us for Behind BIO5 on next Thursday April 3! We invite you to an evening of tours, fireside chats, demonstration tables, and poster presentations. This event is FREE and open to the public! More info & registration: bio5.org/behind-bio5

See the latest news from the BIO5! In this newsletter, learn about the BIO5 Flinn Scholar Research Experience, celebrate work anniversary milestones, and meet a nurse-scientist empowering nurse practitioners. Subscribe and get these updates in your inbox ✍️ view.comms.arizona.edu?qs=587e4245c...

BIO5 with the Office of Research, Innovation and Impact & W.A. Franke Honor's college is offering a semester-long paid research experience to 9 Flinn Scholars during their freshman year, working with a U of A faculty mentor of their choice to jumpstart their scientific careers. More: bit.ly/3FIR9QQ

For World Sleep Day, @katkennedy.bsky.social, 2025 BIO5 Postdoc Fellow has perspective: "Everyone's experience with sleep is different, but I believe how we sleep reflects how we spend our days. It's crucial to give ourselves space during the day to process stress, so we can sleep better at night."

On Feb 19, we had the pleasure of showcasing young innovators, breakthrough technologies, and the future of bioscience at the Fuel Wonder Event in Phoenix! Thank you to our KEYS alumni & BIO5 member Shirin Doroudgar at College of Medicine-Phoenix for showcasing their research! More: bit.ly/3DmA6Df

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Thanks to everyone who made the 17th Annual Student Industry Networking Event a success on Feb 11! 🎉 400+ people participated, students gained insights & industry connected with fresh talent. It was a day of learning & growth! 🤝 🌱 Read more about the 2025 event: bio5.org/news/empower...

Meet Ben Yang, 2025 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow 🧫 Yang integrates microbial ecology with metabolomics, study of small molecules & chemical reactions inside cells, within plants & soil, working with BIO5 member Malak Tfaily in the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences: bit.ly/4k37OOz

Meet Maria Eugenia Sancho Santos, 2025 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow 🐟 Santos investigates whether exposure to PFAS disrupts early developmental stages in a fish model for studying developmental biology with BIO5 member Frank von Hippel in the Zuckerman College of Public Health: bit.ly/4k37OOz

Meet Kat Kennedy, 2025 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow 🛌 Kennedy @katkennedy.bsky.social uses her sleep and circadian physiology expertise to understand issues affecting women and shift workers working with BIO5 member William D. "Scott" Killgore in College of Medicine-Tucson: bit.ly/4k37OOz

Meet Erin George, 2025 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow 📈 George will conduct data analyses on the effects of midwifery care in improving maternal health outcomes & development of midwifery data collection systems working BIO5 member Elise Erickson @dr-e-phd.bsky.social in Nursing: bit.ly/4k37OOz

Meet Alba Filella, 2025 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow 🌊 Filella will address key questions about cellular elemental stoichiometry & the biochemical role of phosphorus by studying polyphosphates (polyP)working with BIO5 member Solange Duhamel in the College of Science: bit.ly/4k37OOz

Meet Zhanette Coffee, 2025 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow 🏥 Coffee aims to enable nurses to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for opioid use disorder working with BIO5 members Judith Gordon in the College of Nursing and Todd Vanderah in the College of Medicine - Tucson: bit.ly/4k37OOz

Meet Alan Cervantes, 2025 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow 🌾 Using his expertise in molecular biology and computational biology, Cervantes aims to address threats to the world's key crops working with BIO5 member Alexander Bucksch in the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences: bit.ly/4k37OOz

Meet Sarita Bugalia, 2025 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow 💻 She applies epidemiology & mathematical modeling expertise to develop evolutionary dynamics models of infectious diseases with BIO5 member Liliana Salvador at the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences: bio5.org/news/bio5-in...

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