2026 Joint Biology Research Retreat

Welcome!

The annual Joint Biology Research Retreat is hosted by the departments of Cellular & Molecular Medicine, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Immunobiology, Molecular & Cellular Biology, and the Cancer Biology GIDP. The retreat is an excellent opportunity for students and faculty to network, foster collaborations, and learn about the exciting research being conducted by colleagues at the University of Arizona. The retreat includes a keynote lecture, talks given by new faculty and senior PhD students, and a poster session for junior PhD students.

2026 Retreat Planning Committee:

Joey Hassett - Immunobiology

Shea Hollis - Molecular & Cellular Biology

Rane Neuhart - Cellular & Molecular Medicine

Limpho Parkies - Molecular & Cellular Biology

Rachel Ren - Molecular & Cellular Biology

Natalya Seppanen - Cancer Biology

Committee Chairs:

Faculty Chair:

Dr. George Sutphin - Molecular &  Cellular Biology

Student Co-Chair:

Hannah Majors - Molecular & Cellular Biology

Faculty Advisors:

Dr. Darren Cusanovich - Cellular & Molecular Medicine

Dr. Tarjani Thaker - Chemistry and Biochemistry

Administrative Support:

Becca Van Sickler - Senior Program Coordinator/CMM

Questions/Comments:

Please contact JointBioRetreat@arizona.edu