About BIO5

Capitalizing on breakthroughs in the molecular life sciences offers an unprecedented opportunity to improve the quality of life in the 21st century. The BIO5 Institute at The University of Arizona (UA) is at the leading edge of life sciences research, bringing together faculty and other researchers from five disciplines to tackle complex biology-based problems affecting humanity today.

These exceptional researchers from agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science and engineering are finding new, collaborative ways to address world hunger while preserving the environment, and diagnose, treat and prevent disease. Read more about BIO5 research priorities

Moving significant scientific breakthroughs from BIO5 labs to the marketplace is another facet of BIO5's mission. BIO5 teams with the UA Office of Technology Transfer to facilitate connections between researchers and industry that translate university research to the marketplace where it can directly and more quickly impact people. Those connections include licensing, facility use agreements and new start-up companies. Read more about BIO5 Business Development

A third aspect of BIO5's mission is a commitment to training the next generation of scientists. UA undergraduate and graduate students can take advantage of research training, industry internships and career development programs. BIO5's K-12 programs impact hundreds of teachers and tens of thousands of students throughout the state every year. Read more about BIO5 Workforce Development

The Institute's research, business and education outreach is fueling statewide efforts to grow the bioscience industry in Arizona. The state's investments in the biosciences are positioning Arizona to play a leading role in the worldwide effort to advance healthcare, and to improve the quality of life for all through economic development focused on human health.