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Mayo Clinic and Columbia University receive $10.6 million grant from NCI to advance glioblastoma research with mathematical oncology
National Cancer Institute (NCI) to further study combining the molecular analysis of glioblastoma with MRI.
The center will be based at Mayo Clinic in Arizona with co-principal investigator Peter Canoll, M.D., Ph.D., Columbia University, and involves collaboration among multiple institutions, including Arizona State University, Columbia University, City of Hope, Inova, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MD Anderson and Washington University.Continue reading
CMS Publishes Final Guidance for New Manufacturer Discount Program
The IRA requires CMS to establish a new Part D manufacturer discount program beginning on January 1, 2025 as part of the redesign of Part D.Continue reading
CMS Awards Round 2 of New Medicare-funded Residency Slots to Hospitals Serving Underserved Communities
Arizona was awarded 6 new GME slots out of the 200 total newly announced awardsContinue reading
A better way to study Parkinson’s disease in the lab could lead to earlier diagnosis
College of Medicine – Tucson researchers used stem cell technology to improve research models for Parkinson’s disease.
CND Life Sciences Wins Prestigious Award as it Drives Innovation in Neurodiagnostics Field
Arizona Bioindustry Association Selects CND as a 2023 Fast Lane Honoree for Outstanding AchievementsContinue reading
Arizona Officially Acknowledges November 11-18, 2023 as Cancer Caregivers Awareness Week
Governor Katie Hobbs releases official proclamation supporting the recognition of “Cancer Caregivers Awareness Week” across Arizona.Continue reading
CancerX Launches New Startup Accelerator to Advance Digital Innovations in Oncology
TAMPA, Fla. – CancerX, co-hosted by Moffitt Cancer Center and the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) alongside the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health announced the launch of the CancerX Startup Accelerator today at the Future of Cancer Care Summit in Tampa, Fla. It is the first-ever national cancer innovation accelerator initiative with public support from the White House.
ASU startup DNA Biotronix wins grand prize in Skysong Innovations Startup Challenge
November 9, 2023 – An Arizona State University startup is one step closer to developing tiny, noninvasive wearable devices to measure real-time glucose levels in sweat after winning Skysong Innovations’ 2023 Startup Challenge. Four finalists received seed funding.Continue reading
Department of Defense grant supports study of potential treatment for traumatic brain injuries
College of Medicine – Tucson researchers will lead a clinical trial examining one hormone’s ability to reduce impairments following traumatic brain injury.Continue reading