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Researchers develop new method to prevent prostate cancer chemoresistance
UArizona Cancer Center member Noel Warfel, PhD, co-led a research team that created and patented technology to combat anti-cancer drug resistance.Continue reading
SynCardia Systems LLC Announces Publication of Patent Application Covering Innovative Total Artificial Heart Design
Tucson, AZ, February 5th 2024 — SynCardia Systems, LLC., a Picard Medical Company, proudly announces that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed claims of its groundbreaking patent application “Next Generation Total Artificial Heart” covering next generation total artificial heart designs.
The application describes novel technology aimed at eliminating external drive mechanisms by fully integrating the pumping mechanism within the implanted artificial heart ventricle. This new design represents a significant leap forward towards achieving a fully implantable system.Continue reading
Bill for Funding the Arizona Health Innovation Trust Fund Passes Senate Appropriations
SB1019: appropriation; health innovation trust fund received its first hearing in Arizona’s Senate Health and Human Services Committee on January 16, 2024 and passed with unanimous support. On January 30, 2024, the bill received a do pass recommendation from Senate Appropriation with a vote of 7 ayes, 2 nays and 1 not voting
As currently written, SB1019 appropriates $5M to the Arizona Health Innovation Trust Fund, and declares that it is the Legislature’s intent that the Fund, consisting of monies appropriated by the Legislature, gifts or grants donated or given to the Fund and earnings from the Fund, steadily grow to ultimately maintain a permanent endowment balance of at least $200 million. SB1019 is now is eligible for consideration by the Senate Rules Committee.Continue reading
AZBio Announces 2024 Officers and Directors
The Arizona Bioindustry Association, Inc. (AZBio) elected its 2024 officers at its January Board meeting. Continue reading
2024 is the Year the ASU Biodesign Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Nature-Inspired Innovation
Biodesign scientists have created a therapy against the Ebola virus, discovered an early diagnostic for breast cancer and provided data that brought potentially harmful chemicals in personal-care products to light.
These are just a handful of ways our research is leading to discoveries and inventions that answer today’s challenges. As the premier scientific research institute in the nation’s fastest-growing research university, Biodesign’s impact is accelerating. We invite you to explore highlights of our accomplishments and join us in designing a better future.Continue reading
Opportunity Alert: TechConnect World innovation Conference and Expo Reimbursement Grant
For over 20 years, the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo has connected top applied research and early-stage innovations from universities, labs, and startups with industry end-users and prospectors.Continue reading
City of Hope, TGen Researchers Develop Machine-Learning Tool to Detect Cancer Earlier via Liquid Biopsy
The innovative “fragmentomics” approach could one day allow doctors to identify cancer in patients sooner than possible today using smaller blood drawsContinue reading
Ceria Therapeutics, Inc. Awarded a $2,000,000 SBIR Grant to Advance Development of a Novel Treatment for Non-healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers
The award will go towards the development of CTX-001 in preparation for clinical studies.Continue reading
How Every Arizonan Can Help Shape Public Policy
Did you know that the Arizona Legislature has a system that makes it possible for the people of Arizona to provide feedback on proposed policy as it moves through the process? It is called the Request to Speak System (RTS) and your voice matters.Continue reading