Author Archive: AZBio

Cancer Caregivers Awareness Week in Arizona

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Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed November 16 – 23, 2019 as Cancer Caregivers Awareness Week in Arizona.

November is National Caregivers Month in the United States. It is a month to reflect on the important, and often thankless, role of those who treat and care for the sick and needy of this country. Oftentimes, those that need the most care are stricken with devastating diseases, such as cancer. With that in mind, Governor Doug Ducey has worked with the Arizona Myeloma Network and their Cancer Caregivers AZ Education program to declare the week of November 16th-23rd as “Cancer Caregivers Week” in Arizona.Continue reading→

FDA approves first targeted therapy to treat patients with painful complication of sickle cell disease

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“Hope has never been higher for people living with sickle cell disease and their families and supporters, with a pipeline of new treatments on the horizon, like the one being approved today, and several initiatives underway to better utilize current tools in the battle against the painful and deadly blood disorder,” said Acting FDA Commissioner Adm. Brett P. Giroir, M.D. “The opportunity before us in the coming months and years is profound and historic.”

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Emagine Solutions Technology LLC Wins Association of University Research Parks Innovation Award

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The Innovation Award is presented annually at the International Conference to a business or nonprofit organization located in a research park, science park or innovation district affiliated with institutions of higher education which has brought forward a substantial technology breakthrough and have the potential for a significant positive impact on the economic, health or welfare status of a broad spectrum of humanity.Continue reading→

Arizona is home to the newest chapter of Golden Seeds

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Golden Seeds, one of the nation’s largest and most active investment groups, focuses squarely on funding high-potential, women-led businesses.  Since 2005, Golden Seeds’ members – today over 275 strong – along with its venture funds, have invested over $110 million in over 150 exciting women-led enterprises…and counting. Headquartered in New York City, Golden Seeds also has chapters in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, and Silicon Valley – and active members throughout the country.

Its newest chapter has been established in Arizona.  In the article below, Loretta McCarthy, Managing Partner, Golden Seeds, shares why they chose Arizona. Continue reading→