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In 2024, the U of A ranked No. 31 globally for utility patents with 96 issued, including innovations by BIO5 members Jennifer Barton, who developed a falloposcope for ovarian cancer, and Steven Goldman, who created a heart patch. Read in Tech Launch Arizona: bit.ly/4iTUKKh

BIO5 members Charles Higgins and Julie Miller discovered that vocal changes in aging songbirds may predict neurodegenerative disorders in humans. Their research on gene expression could lead to earlier diagnoses for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Read more:bit.ly/4huiFic

2025 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow Kat Kennedy in UA College of Medicine – Tucson 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

BIO5 member Frederic Zenhausern leads the Center for Applied NanoBioscience and Medicine at UAZ Medicine - Phoenix. He discusses how the center brings together research from the molecular to the expanse of outer space.

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

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: bit.ly/4cFM2xc

BIO5 member Leslie Farland Dr. Leslie V. 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: bit.ly/4cFM2xc

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: bit.ly/4cFM2xc

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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: bit.ly/4cFM2xc

BIO5 member Judith Su 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: bit.ly/4cFM2xc

BIO5 members Tara Carr, Fernando Martinez, Donata Vercelli, and Paloma Beamer lead the BEAMS study, exploring how early-life environmental exposures near the U.S.-Mexico border impact asthma risk and identifying protective factors. Read more:bit.ly/4cO1R4X

BIO5 members Zong-Ming Li and Russell Witte earned 2025 Flinn Foundation seed grants. Li created a wearable for carpal tunnel relief, while Witte advanced brain imaging with transcranial acoustic electric imaging. Congrats to them both! Read more: bit.ly/42WsVLX

BIO5 member Kavan Hazeli is part of a team of researchers at the College of Engineering working towards making hypersonic vehicles faster and more affordable. Read more: bit.ly/4jyPZWY

Kat Kennedy, PhD, a BIO5 Institute fellow and postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Psychiatry, shares what a week in her life looks like and the wellness practices she prioritizes. 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Kennedy and her work in the SCAN Lab: bit.ly/4cuw4G1

BIO5 members Julie Ledford, Josef Vagner, Stefano Guerra, and Michael D.L. Johnson co-developed an innovative inhaled asthma/COPD therapy licensed to Aspiro Therapeutics, a biotech startup advancing accessible respiratory treatments. From Tech Launch Arizona: bit.ly/42p17jh

BIO5 member Heather Ingram is the director of the Coit Museum of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at the University of Arizona. She uses her background in art history, cultural anthropology, and science to bring history to life. Read more:bit.ly/4jMK6Wa

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We welcomed new leadership as the U of A 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.