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Colleen M. Niccum Joins SALC as VP of Education Policy

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The Southern Arizona Leadership Council (SALC) is proud to welcome Colleen M. Niccum as its Vice President of Education Policy.

Niccum recently retired from Raytheon Company following a 30-year career in the defense industry as a communications executive. During the past five years, she focused on expanding Raytheon’s community partnerships; improving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in Arizona; and working with state and local government leaders to support the defense industry in Arizona.Continue reading→

Opportunity Alert: Submit Your Ideas for Session Presentations at BIO 2014

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The Call for Sessions opens September 5th for the

BIO International Convention

in San Diego, June 23-26, 2014.

Education enhancements in 2014 include: streamlined session tracks organized by role in the industry and featuring international representation among panels; specialty forums with cohesive content and targeted networking receptions.

 

Start planning today: session proposals will be accepted Thursday, September 5 through Thursday, October 3, 2013.

How to develop our suggestion:

  • Review the list of tracks and topic area suggestions to determine which topics are relevant and pressing
  • Talk with colleagues and industry contacts about your idea; brainstorm potential speakers
  • Use the Session Proposal Guide for step-by-step tips to maneuver the online submission process

Please note, proposals for the International Market Briefings (IMB) Track will be accepted separately October 14 – November 4, 2013.

With the 2014 BIO International Convention being held in San Diego, this is a great opportunity to show the world what Arizona has to offer.

QUESTIONS?  If you have any questions about your topic, how to submit, etc. Email BIO at program@bio.org.

Visit convention.bio.org/pitch for more information.

 

 

30 Never Looked So Good – PCH celebrates three decades

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You are invited to the celebration

The evening event will include a program with Phoenix Business Journal  publisher Don Henninger and Phoenix Children’s Hospital president and CEO, Bob Meyer discussing the hospital’s history and vision for the future. After the program  a networking reception and birthday party will follow. 
 
Join our community for this exciting occasion as we celebrate 30 years of contributions from this important organization in our community. It is our honor to help our friends at Phoenix Children’s Hospital to celebrate this milestone with the Valley’s business leaders.

Register Here – Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation. Seats are limited.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 18th from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  
Where: Phoenix Children’s Hospital located at 1919 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix

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Telecommunication and Technology Saving Lives

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Telecommunications Connectivity and Technology Saving Lives!

ATIC 2013

 

 

Mark your calendar for October 30, 2013 at the Shrine Auditorium

(El-Zaribah Shrine) at 552 N. 40th Street in Phoenix

with locations in Flagstaff and Tucson and online anywhere.

Time: 11 am to 4 pm.

This is the annual event to learn how technology and telecommunications enable better access toOur fifth annual telehealth event presented by the Arizona Bio Association (AZBIO), Arizona, Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) and the Arizona Telemedicine Program (ATP) healthcare.

 

Keynotes:

Keynote from Randy Roberson, a leading master of disaster telehealth management. Keynote from
Dr. Richard Carmona, Surgeon General (2002-2006) and expert on future business models for
healthcare.

How to attend:

Register to join us live in Phoenix ($10 – includes lunch and beverages)

Remote access will be provided online at no charge. Two remote-attendance locations in Flagstaff and

Tucson are arranged as well, at no charge. More than enough free parking at the Shrine Auditorium.

Click here to register

Why you and your network should attend:

  • Telehealth Technology Showcase
  • Get close to the latest telehealth technologies available now and coming to market
  • See which technologies save lives right here in Arizona
  • Network with those creating state-of-the-art telehealth technology
  • Meet national and international telehealth experts from right here in Arizona

Sponsor – Exhibit

Exhibitor space (30 max): $225 for 5-foot table (floor equivalent), 2 chairs, quarter-page ad, mention
in all collateral, 2 attendees.
Major sponsor (5 max): $750 for major exhibit space, podium acknowledgment, half-page ad, website
listing, mention in all collateral and signage, 5 attendees.
Premiere event sponsor (4 max):$1500 includes premier exhibit space, spokesperson brief remarks
from podium, multiple acknowledgement announcements, a full page ad in the program document,
website logo, featured mention in all collateral and signage, and up to 10 prepaid attendees.

For more information on sponsor and exhibit opportunities

Contact ATIC by phone at 602-254-5887 or by e-mail at atic@researchedge.com

Celebration Stem Cell Centre Attains Internationally Recognized AABB Accreditation

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GILBERT, AZ (August 26, 2013) –  Celebration Stem Cell Centre (CSCC), a hybrid public and private umbilical cord blood bank, stem cell contract manufacturer, and stem cell research facility, announced that it has obtained AABB Accreditation, which demonstrates CSCC’s commitment to quality and assures that the highest quality of cellular therapy products are manufactured at CSCC.Continue reading→