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University of Arizona BIO5 Institute Connecting and mobilizing top U of A researchers to solve complex health/environmental challenges

BIO5 member Alexander Bucksch and U of A student researchers are examining hidden root structures to understand how plan...
08/28/2026

BIO5 member Alexander Bucksch and U of A student researchers are examining hidden root structures to understand how plants absorb nutrients, use water and withstand environmental stresses such as drought and poor soil.

Their work combines plant science with new approaches for studying complex root systems, helping reveal traits that could inform efforts to develop crops better equipped for challenging growing conditions.

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A research collaboration that began during a sabbatical in Japan is offering new insight into how the brain forms and ma...
08/25/2026

A research collaboration that began during a sabbatical in Japan is offering new insight into how the brain forms and maintains memories.

BIO5 member Amelia Gallitano and collaborators studied a gene involved in learning and memory, finding that increasing its activity may strengthen memory. The findings could help researchers better understand changes in memory associated with aging, dementia and mental health conditions.

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08/24/2026

How to become a student researcher? 🔬

Hear advice from University of Arizona student researchers, Max, Isabella, and Jacob.

Talk to professors, ask for help, and read research papers! These are just a few of the many things that can help you get research experience as a college student.

Monsoon season has us reflecting. 🌧️Summer rains bring fresh perspective as a new semester is upon us. We’re excited to ...
08/21/2026

Monsoon season has us reflecting. 🌧️

Summer rains bring fresh perspective as a new semester is upon us. We’re excited to welcome students back and see new ideas, collaborations and discoveries at BIO5 Institute.

Here’s to a new semester — rain or shine. ✨

Happy World Photography Day! 📸 Photography is crucial to communicating the stories behind scientific discovery. We are f...
08/19/2026

Happy World Photography Day! 📸

Photography is crucial to communicating the stories behind scientific discovery.

We are fortunate to have a strong collection of photos that share some of the exciting research of our faculty, staff and students at the BIO5 Institute. A big thank you to the many photographers who have captured BIO5 throughout our 25 years.

Let's keep on capturing those moments!

Better treatments for epilepsy begin with understanding the genetics behind the disease. 🧬As one of the 2026 BIO5 Postdo...
08/17/2026

Better treatments for epilepsy begin with understanding the genetics behind the disease. 🧬

As one of the 2026 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellows, Erfan Bahramnejad is studying how genetic changes influence the severity of SCN8A-related epilepsy under the mentorship of BIO5 member Michael Hammer University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.

By uncovering why some genetic variations lessen disease severity, Bahramnejad’s research could open new possibilities for treating patients with drug-resistant forms of epilepsy.

Through the BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellowship, he'll receive advanced training in genomic research while building the foundation for an independent research program dedicated to understanding the genetic mechanisms of epilepsy.

This year-long fellowship supports early-career researchers through interdisciplinary mentorship and professional development opportunities.

What if the body's own lymphatic system could help treat Alzheimer's disease?🧍2026 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow Mitchell Bar...
08/17/2026

What if the body's own lymphatic system could help treat Alzheimer's disease?🧍

2026 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow Mitchell Bartlett is exploring a novel approach that could improve the brain's ability to clear harmful proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease under the mentorship of BIO5 member Maryls H. Witte at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.

Bartlett investigates an entirely different strategy focused on how the lymphatic system is affected by aging and Alzheimer's disease, with the goal of developing therapies that could potentially slow or reverse disease progression

The BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellowship will support advanced surgical training as he works toward developing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative disease.

For many stroke survivors, recovery doesn't end when they leave the hospital. 💆Chronic pain can persist for years, affec...
08/17/2026

For many stroke survivors, recovery doesn't end when they leave the hospital. 💆

Chronic pain can persist for years, affecting quality of life long after the initial injury. As a 2026 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow, Ugur Kilic is developing a non-invasive brain stimulation approach that combines advanced imaging with complementary therapies to better understand and treat pain after stroke under the mentorship of BIO5 member Julie Pilitsis at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.

The BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellowship will help Kilic expand her expertise in neuromodulation and brain imaging while advancing her goal of developing new therapies for neurological rehabilitation.

This year-long fellowship supports early-career researchers through interdisciplinary mentorship and professional development opportunities.

The future of medicine is personalized, and brain health is no exception. 🧠As one of the 2026 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellows,...
08/16/2026

The future of medicine is personalized, and brain health is no exception. 🧠

As one of the 2026 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellows, Yilin Liu is developing more personalized brain stimulation treatments for Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline under the mentorship of BIO5 member Ying-Hui Chou at University of Arizona College of Science.

By combining brain imaging, machine learning and non-invasive brain stimulation, her research aims to better understand why treatments work for some patients but not others, paving the way for more individualized care.

Through the BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Liu will expand her expertise in precision neuromodulation while building toward an independent research program focused on preserving cognitive health.

This year-long fellowship supports early-career researchers through interdisciplinary mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Some of nature's best solutions are already growing around us. 🌱 2026 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow Kamila Murawska-Wlodarczy...
08/16/2026

Some of nature's best solutions are already growing around us. 🌱

2026 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow Kamila Murawska-Wlodarczyk studies how plants, soils and microorganisms shape the cycling of trace elements under the mentorship of BIO5 member Alicja Babst-Kostecka University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences.

One trace element, selenium, is essential for human health and increasingly important for emerging technologies. But at elevated concentrations, it can become an environmental hazard. Murawska-Wlodarczyk's research could lead to more sustainable approaches for environmental remediation and resource recovery while helping restore degraded ecosystems.

Through the BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellowship, she is expanding her research with the goal of advancing the sustainable management of critical elements and the restoration of degraded environments.

This year-long fellowship supports early-career researchers through interdisciplinary mentorship and professional development opportunities.

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