Public Event

Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap Progress Report is an annual statewide event—gathering 300+ attendees—to share the latest data on key metrics regarding Arizona's bioscience sector. Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap is the nation’s longest-running statewide bioscience plan, which the Flinn Foundation commissioned and has guided since 2002. Flinn is currently working with SRI International on the next iteration of the Roadmap, to debut this fall.

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The Path to Laser-Driven Commercial Fusion Energy: Past, Present & Future

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025
Grand Challenges Research Building, room 130
Lecture from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Optional breakfast with Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation Tomás Díaz de la Rubia
from 8:15-9:00 a.m.

Dr. Edward Moses, CEO of Longview Fusion Energy Systems, has led billion-dollar projects like the National Ignition Facility and the Giant Magellan Telescope. A National Academy of Engineering member, he holds 20 patents and has over 150 peer-reviewed papers.

Why It Matters: Fusion energy—powering the Sun—could be the ultimate clean, sustainable energy source. A 2022 breakthrough at the National Ignition Facility proved controlled fusion gain, bringing commercialization within reach.

What You’ll Learn:

• How laser-driven fusion evolved from the first laser in 1960 to today.
• The role of fusion in energy security, climate solutions, and global leadership.
• What’s next in commercial fusion energy.

Please RSVP soon, seating is limited.

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While plant breeding is among humankind's oldest and most important endeavors, it remains a highly dynamic field. There is a constant flux of new technologies for plant improvement, such as advances in genomics, bioinformatics, high throughput phenotyping, and new statistical approaches for selection, gene mapping, and GxE interactions. TPBI offers breeders state-of-the art training in these modern tools. By offering modules on different topics, the Institute allows a breeder to choose courses that best fit their specific needs. The mission of the institute is to transfer current technologies to a wide audience of users, be they commercial breeders or academics interested in plant science improvement. 

Module Structure: Module 1: Introduction to Plant Quantitative Genetics Monday - Wednesday (12:00pm) 

Module 2: Advanced Statistical Plant Breeding 

Wednesday (1:30pm) - Friday 

Each module consists of ten 90 minute lectures/computer workshops. For further details on each Module, see our Modules. 

Daily Schedule: 

8:30am - 10:00am Lecture

10:00am - 10:30am Break

10:30am - 12:00pm Lecture 1

2:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch 

1:30pm - 3:00pm Lecture 

3:00pm - 3:30pm Break 

3:30pm - 5:00pm Lecture

This public event will include members of the French Embassy, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and U of A guest speakers. There will be presentations and panel discussions.

This hybrid event is open to all and is designed to inspire women in their pursuit of a STEM education and/or career.

• In-person registration
• Virtual registration

Lunch will begin at 11:00 am and is provided by Fisher Scientific.

Audiences: Community Member;Prospective Student;Parents (Family, Supporter)

Contact Info: Tammy White twhite@bio5.org, The BIO5 Institute Public Affairs

Price: Free

Links: More Information

Museums across the University of Arizona are proud to offer free or reduced admission in celebration of UArizona Museum Day 2024. Immerse yourself in a day filled with discovery and wonder, where you can visit nine unique museums and collections, bridging the arts and science.

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The 6th Annual reimagine Health Research Symposium on Opioids: How the Science of Pain Management and Addiction Can Impact Abuse concerns the approximate 50 million people in the U.S. that live with chronic pain, as well as the 140 people that die each day in the U.S. from opioid overdoses. In Arizona alone there are more than 1,900 deaths from opioid overdoses each year, and the numbers are increasing by nearly 10% per year. The main objective of the 6th Annual reimagine Health Research Symposium is to learn the most recent scientific and medical advances that have been made in our understanding of pain, how we can better manage it in those who suffer from chronic pain, as well as how discoveries of the molecular mechanisms of addiction can inform us on how to treat opioid abuse and hopefully, deaths from opioid overdose. The symposium will be hosted as a hybrid event both on our campus in downtown Phoenix, Arizona and virtually via our event platform, Whova. The event is open to the public. We highly recommend researchers and healthcare professionals to attend. We also welcome students, educators, and the general public to attend this valuable symposium.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre and the Flinn Foundation, there is no cost to attend the symposium. Visit our website to learn more about the symposium!

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CAMI Cancer Symposium

presented by the University of Arizona Health Sciences

Join the University of Arizona Health Sciences at our third spring symposium to learn more about the potential of the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies. With an emphasis on cancer, join us as we host experts Vinod Balachandran, MD (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center), Lélia Delamarre, PhD (Genentech), Lei Zheng, MD, PhD (Johns Hopkins School of Medicine), Shaveta Vinayak, MD, MS (University of Washington School of Medicine; Fred Hutch Cancer Center) and guest panelist Aaron Scott, MD (University of Arizona Cancer Center).

The CAMI Cancer Symposium is a free, one-day hybrid event on May 18, 2023. The day will open with a social lunch for attendees, and will include a panelist discussion and a question-and-answer forum. A reception will follow the conclusion of the panel discussion. The event will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person.

Health Sciences Innovation Building, Forum and Online

1670 E. Drachman St., Tucson

Thursday, May 18, 2023, 12 - 4:30 p.m.

Reception to follow 4:30 - 6 p.m.

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About the Keynote Presentation:

Culinary medicine uses nutrition science and behavioral medicine to best suit the needs and preferences of an individual, while taking into account their cultural traditions and beliefs, budget, and other personal circumstances that play a role in dietary decision-making. Research has found associations between chronic inflammation and diseases including arthritis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and many other common illnesses. The anti-inflammatory diet is a crucial part of mitigating risk for diet-sensitive conditions and working to prevent them.

This year, we are privileged to welcome Dr. Melanie Hingle as the Eva M. Holtby Endowed Keynote speaker. In her presentation, 'Culinary Medicine: Harnessing the Power of Food as Medicine', Dr. Hingle will discuss ways that proper nutrition can help to prevent chronic disease, pain, and inflammation, and share key information on the anti-inflammatory diet. A culinary demonstration will follow the Symposium Keynote, offering viewers practical examples of the concepts addressed in 'Culinary Medicine'.

Livestream participants may log on at anytime during the Symposium to view and listen to any or all segments presented throughout the day.

The Eva M. Holtby Endowed

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Melanie Hingle, PhD, MPH, RD

Principal Investigator, 'Culinary Medicine':

A University of Arizona Initiative

Nutrition Scientist and Public Health Researcher,

UArizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Assistant Dean, UArizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Associate Professor, UArizona School of Nutritional Sciences,

Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

and the Bio5 Institute

Program Agenda

Saturday, May 6, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (MST ~ please note: MST and PDT are currently the same time)

VIA LIVESTREAM

9:00 a.m.

Welcome and Introductions

C. Kent Kwoh, MD

Director, the University of Arizona Arthritis Center

Chief, Division of Rheumatology,

UArizona Department of Medicine

Professor of Medicine and Medical Imaging,

UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson

The Charles A. L. and Suzanne M. Stephens

Endowed Chair in Rheumatology

9:05 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.

T'ai Chi: Meditation in Motion

Jude McCarthy

T'ai Chi Specialist

Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort - Tucson

9:40 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The Healthy Weight Philosophy 

Mike Siemens, MS

Clinical Director of Exercise Physiology

Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort - Tucson

10:50 a.m. - 12 Noon

The Eva M. Holtby Endowed Keynote Presentation

Culinary Medicine: Harnessing the Power of Food as Medicine

Melanie Hingle, PhD, MPH, RD

12 noon - 12:30 p.m. 

*Culinary Demonstration

Connie Bell, MBA

Assistant Professor of Practice,

UArizona School of Nutritional Sciences

Professional Chef and Caterer

*Viewers will learn how to make the popular Mediterranean dish 'Tabbouleh'. Chef Bell will incorporate the “superfood” quinoa, which is rich in nutrients, high in protein and fiber, low in calories, gluten free and a complete protein source.

For more information, please email: livinghealthy@arthritis.arizona.edu

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In the face of disruptive environmental and economic change, data and artificial intelligence may offer the best hope for resilience in agriculture, farming, ranching, and water use amid a drying climate.

The Institute for Computation and Data-Enabled Insight invites students, faculty and staff to join University of Arizona researchers, extension specialists and colleagues from across campus for a panel discussion and Q&A session on the benefits, challenges and ideas associated with the use of data and technology in agriculture. Topics and panelists include:   

Arizona as Leaders in Open Agriculture

George Frisvold, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

Agriculture Technology and Cyberinfrastructure

Duke Pauli and Eric Lyons, School of Plant Sciences

The Social and Societal Impacts of Data and the People in Agriculture

Stephanie Carroll, Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance & Zuckerman College of Public Health

Cutting-edge Information Technologies, Addressing Challenges

Nirav Merchant and Maliaca Oxnam, Data Science Institute

Tyson Swetnam, Geoinformatics, BIO5 Institute

Increasing Investments in Cyberinfrastructure to Support Resilient Agriculture

Channah Rock, Cooperative Extension, Maricopa Agricultural Center

ICDI thanks the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Arizona Institute for Resilience for their collaboration in coordinating this event.

Strategic Plan In Action: Data-Enabled Agriculture Resilience

Friday, April 21, 2 - 4 p.m. | Main Library, Learning Studios (off the lobby)

Meet and mingle with attendees and panelists from 4 - 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

The Institute for Computation and Data-Enabled Insight supports the Grand Challenges pillar of the strategic plan, serving as a hub to unlock new research solutions and accelerate breakthrough discoveries using the power of information technologies. By integrating data, networking and computing, researchers can target today's most complex and pressing challenges, including precision health care, cyberspace security, and climate resilience. ICDI prioritizes workforce development, faculty/student research, experiential learning opportunities, and helping grow Arizona’s industry and economy.

The Strategic Plan In Action events provide an opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff to engage directly with an initiative team to explore their project’s progress, collaborative partnerships, and impact on the campus and broader community. Join us to foster cross-campus connections with students and colleagues who are invested in supporting the University’s strategic goals.

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