GT Medical Technologies, Inc. the provider of GammaTile® Therapy for the treatment of patients with operable brain tumors, has announced the promotion of Shane Brown to the position of President. Matthew Likens, currently President and CEO will continue in his role as Chief Executive Officer.Continue reading
Author Archive: AZBio
Novel Genetic Sequencing Technology Helps Researchers Find Answers in Cases of Pediatric Rare Disorders
The study identified likely cause of genetic disorder in six familiesContinue reading
Arizona State University names Sherine Gabriel to lead ASU Health
Bringing a wide array of experience, Dr. Gabriel says ASU Health will be ‘different model altogether’ combining tech, innovation, industry and community needsContinue reading
Mayo Clinic names leaders for Discovery Oasis biotech innovation hub in Phoenix
In 2021, Mayo Clinic announced plans to develop a biotechnology innovation hub called Discovery Oasis adjacent to Mayo Clinic Hospital in North Phoenix.
Two leaders have now been named to champion this organizational priority. Steven Lester, M.D., Mayo Clinic cardiologist and health care futurist, will serve as the medical director for Discovery Oasis. Aric Bopp, an experienced economic development leader, will serve as its executive director. Continue reading
New Data Predicts Impacts of the IRA on the Health Innovation Ecosystem
This Vital Health Podcast was recorded at the BIO international Conference on the afternoon of the release of Vital Transformation’s research study outlining the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on U.S. biopharma innovation. It features Duane Schulthess, Nick Shipley, the Executive Vice President of BIO, and Joe Hammang, Vital Transformation’s U.S. Business Director.Continue reading
Call for Abstracts: Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium 2023 Annual Scientific Conference
The Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium 2023 Annual Scientific Conference will be held Monday, September 11, 2023 from 8:45am – 3:45pmat
Arizona State University in Tempe. Continue reading
Langham Upgrades Phoenix GMP Warehouse, CRT Expansion
INDIANAPOLIS—Langham Logistics, an Indiana-based warehousing and transportation company with a focus in life sciences, today announced an adaptation of the second half of its Arizona building to GMP controlled room space. More than 9,000 newly-converted controlled room temperature (CRT) pallet positions opened for full operations on June 1st to serve the West Coast’s cold chain warehousing and distribution demands.Continue reading
Single-Cell Atlas of the Whole Human Lung
First integrated Human Lung Cell Atlas provides insights into lung diseases.
By combining data from nearly 40 studies, an international team of researchers, including TGen’s Dr. Nicholas Banovich, created the first integrated single-cell atlas of the lung, revealing rare cell types and highlighting cellular differences between healthy people. In addition, the study found common cell states between lung fibrosis, cancer and COVID-19, offering new ways of understanding lung disease, which could help identify new therapeutic targets.
CSL Behring Announces the First Patient Has Received FDA-Approved HEMGENIX® (etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb) for Hemophilia B
HEMGENIX®, the first and only FDA approved gene therapy for hemophilia B, has been proven to elevate and sustain factor IX levels for years, significantly reduce the rate of annual bleeds versus standard of care, and reduce or eliminate the need for prophylactic treatment in 94% of patients (51 out of 54) after a one-time infusionContinue reading
ABOR approves establishment of College of Health Sciences at UArizona Health Sciences
The University of Arizona College of Health Sciences will focus on graduate programs to fill positions of need in the health care community.Continue reading