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Advanced genetic screening method may speed vaccine development
Infectious diseases – both old and new – continue to exact a devastating toll, causing some 13 million fatalities per year around the world.
Vaccines remain the best line of defense against deadly pathogens, and now Kathryn Sykes and Stephen Johnston, researchers at ASU’s Biodesign Institute, along with co-author Michael McGuire from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, are using clever functional screening methods to attempt to speed new vaccines into production that are both safer and more potent.Continue reading
Biodesign Institute receives Gates Grand Challenges Explorations grant
The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University has announced that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. ASU assistant professor Shengxi Chen will pursue an innovative global health and development research project, titled “Fluorescent Protein Sensor to Diagnose HIV at Low Cost.”Continue reading
Pipe and Drum Lead Med Students to a Shining Future in Medicine
Led by a bagpipe and drum corps, 40 University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix medical students will process through downtown Phoenix to commencement exercises on Wednesday, May 9, at 3 p.m.Continue reading
Arizona BioIndustry Association gathers bioscience leaders and innovations for its annual expo
May 10, 2012; Phoenix, Ariz. – On the heels of the Obama Administration’s release of its new National Bioeconomy Blueprint, the Arizona BioIndustry Association will host an all-day conference at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix on Thursday, May 17. Continue reading
Peoria bioscience incubator to focus on medical-device firms
Peoria’s bioscience builder recently changed names but its goal is unwavering
The name of Peoria’s bioscience incubator has changed but its mission remains unchanged on the verge of its launch.
BioInspire, previously Peoria Incucelerator, is expected to open early next month at 13660 N. 94th Drive in Plaza Del Rio near Loop 101 and Thunderbird Road.
The incubator is a partnership among the city and BioAccel, a Phoenix-based non-profit that works to commercialize life-science technologies, and Plaza Companies, a Valley-based real estate firm that specializes in medical office, technology and bioscience facilities.
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Opportunity Alert: Share Your Knowledge and Apply to be a Noyce Scholar by June 1
Rio Salado College is actively seeking qualified applicants for its National Science Foundation Noyce Scholars Program. The Application Deadline is June 1.Continue reading
CellTrust Expands Resources for HIPAA Compliant Mobile Communications
CellTrust launches HIPAA Compliant Communication Server to Provide Secure SMS, Secure Voice and Secure Email for Mobile Devices and Tablets
CellTrust Provides HIPAA-Compliant Secure Unified Communication Server for SecureSMS, Voice, and Email Communication for Protected Heath Information (PHI)Continue reading
Two UA Professors Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Roy Parker is renowned for his work on the cellular machinery that translates genetic information into proteins.
The history of the universe is becoming clearer thanks to the field of infrared astronomy and the contributions of Marcia J. Rieke.Continue reading
BIO focusing on BioAg and BioFuels at the 2012 BIO International Convention
Consumer Acceptance, Genetically Engineered Agriculture Products and Biotech Crop Development to be the Focus at the 2012 BIO International Convention.
Global Event for Biotechnology to be Held June 18-21, 2012 in BostonContinue reading