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Author Archive: AZBio
Peptides show promise for early detection of pancreatic cancer
Cancer is a protean disease, assuming many forms and disguises. Despite enormous strides in research in past decades, some cancers remain persistently lethal.Continue reading
Northern Arizona University Recognizes Retired CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona With Honorary Doctorate Degree
Recognized for his commitment and contributions he has made to healthcare and the community through his leadership, Rich Boals, retired President and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona, was conferred an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree by Northern Arizona University (NAU) at the college’s spring 2019 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2019, in the university’s J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome.Continue reading
SenesTech Announces Financial Results and Appointment of Ken Siegel as Chief Executive Officer
Hospitality-veteran and former Executive Officer of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Ken Siegel Named Chief Executive Officer – Dr. Loretta Mayer to Remain Chair and Chief Scientific Officer
Paradigm Diagnostics Announces the Addition of Industry Executive Mara Aspinall to the Board of Directors as Part of the Series B Extension Closing Totaling $15 Million
Paradigm Diagnostics, a leading precision medicine company focused on comprehensive cancer testing, announced the addition of Mara Aspinall, Managing Director of BlueStone Venture Partners to the Board of Directors as part of the closing of Paradigm’s $15 million Series B fundraising.Continue reading
New BIO Report: More Progress Needed in Innovation of Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutics
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released a new report, The State of Innovation in Highly Prevalent Chronic Diseases Volume IV: Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutics, the fourth in a series on the innovation landscape of highly prevalent, chronic diseases. This volume takes an in-depth look at the state of innovation for therapeutics in Alzheimer’s disease, which is expected to affect more than 13.8 million people in the United States by 2050 and cost well over $1 trillion annually.Continue reading
New EMS Bachelor’s Degree Program Starts This Fall At UA College of Medicine – Tucson
One of a few programs in the nation administered through a clinical department, the UA Bachelor of Science major and minor in EMS is designed to enhance emergency medical professionals’ leadership and clinical skills, preparing them for a future in prehospital medicine.Continue reading
Novel Study Discovers ‘Metabolic Fingerprint’ to Help Treat, Diagnosis and Prevent Cervical Cancer
UA Researchers identified ‘metabolic signatures’ to distinguish HPV, pre-cancerous cervical conditions and cancer.Continue reading
Report Highlights Pharmaceutical Sector Impact in Advanced Manufacturing
A New Report: Advanced manufacturing powering innovative biopharmaceuticals, published by TEConomy Partners and PhRMA illustrates the economic impact of the sector in the advanced manufacturing space.
Using Big Data to Prevent Cardiac Arrhythmias
Researchers at the University of Arizona and Banner Health will create alerts to identify patients at risk for developing heart rhythm disorders and sudden cardiac death, thanks to a $766,000 grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.Continue reading