Author Archive: AZBio

Peoria Mayor Welcomes the addition of new Medical Device and Bioscience Incubator

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As seen in the Arizona Republic on 11/18/2011

Peoria will soon play host to bioscience startups, with the lofty long-term  goal of becoming a bioscience hub focused on medical devices that would bring  high-paying jobs to the city.

The Peoria City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a partnership  with BioAccel, a Phoenix non-profit that mentors startups, as well as Plaza  Companies of Peoria, which would host the Peoria Incucelerator. The name comes  from the combination of incubator and accelerator.Continue reading→

Just released: Pete Pellerito of BIO to keynote AZBio Trailblazer Awards on December 1st

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Peter M. Pellerito of BIO to share a National Perspective on Best Practices That Support Bioscience Industry Growth at AZBio Trailblazer Awards Luncheon December 1, 2011.

The Arizona BioIndustry Association (AZBio) today announced that Peter M. Pellerito of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will present a keynote on best practices for state bioscience industry growth at the AZBio Trailblazer Awards on December 1, 2011 as the community gathers to honor state leaders.Continue reading→

Banner Alzheimer’s study links countries

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As seen in the Arizona Republic

It’s a scene that could play out anywhere: four 20-somethings laughing,  munching on pizza and chatting about plans to go dancing in Scottsdale.

But this group of young men and women at a Phoenix hospital last weekend were  far from carefree. They know they each may possess a genetic ticking time bomb  that has robbed generations of family members in their homeland of Medellin,  Colombia.Continue reading→

Meet Tucson’s Best Kept Secret – Xeridiem

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David Wichner Arizona Daily  Star  Posted: Sunday,  November 13, 2011 12:00 am

Made in Tucson: Inconspicuous Xeridiem

If you’ve ever had medical treatment involving a feeding tube or a urinary  catheter – wince – it may well have been made right here in Tucson by Xeridiem  Medical Devices.

But even if you’re a doctor, you may have never seen or heard the name  Xeridiem, or its prior name, MRI Medical.Continue reading→

Small Business, Innovation, and the Importance of the SBIR and STTR

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Readers note:  This post will continue to be updated throughout the week as the SBIR deadline approaches.  Updates will appear at the bottom of the post.

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At times like these, when the need for innovation, is greater than ever, the SBIR and STTR Programs hold the keys to the growth of new and innovative products in the U.S. small business sector.  Funding through SBIR and STTR awards provides critical support for new discoveries in both the small business and university research communities across 11 key Federal Agencies and unlocks the vault to bring out new innovations right here at home.

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