Beacon Biomedical’s BeScreened-CRC blood test improves screening compliance and therefore the probability of survival while dramatically reducing the cost of treatment of CRC without the need for fecal collection.Continue reading
Author Archive: AZBio
GT Medical Technologies Names Dr. Michael A. Garcia as Chief Medical Officer
TEMPE, Ariz., March 16, 2023—GT Medical Technologies, Inc. has appointed Michael A. Garcia, MD, MS, as its Chief Medical Officer.
In his new role, Dr. Garcia will expand the GammaTile® Therapy clinical study pipeline, support research and development, lead medical affairs, and promote additional efforts for expanding the evidence-based use of GammaTile Therapy and its incorporation into oncology care guidelines. Continue reading
New Virtual Education Program for Cancer Caregivers Launches
The new Virtual Cancer Caregivers Education Program provides online education and resources to Cancer Caregivers delivering the information they need when they need it.
The program will launch March 25, 2023 at the MMRF/AzMN Patient and All Cancer Caregivers’ Summit in Scottsdale.
ReSuture, Inc. Awarded $996,413 NSF Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Grant to Support Surgical Performance and Medical Device Development
- A $996,413 Phase II SBIR grant from the NSF advances ReSuture’s efforts to quantify operative performance through simulated surgical platforms, capacitive sensing, and machine learning
- ReSuture’s proposed technology – a combination of lifelike physical simulations, novel sensors, and robust data analysis – is addressing a universal market need that has been unsolved for decades
- ReSuture’s early working solutions have been adopted by device manufacturers W.L. Gore, Teleflex Medical, Becton Dickinson, Endologix, and surgical residency programs at Tulane Medical Center, McMaster University, and the Mayo Clinic
National Science Foundation awards $90.8M to ASU to advance X-ray science
World’s first Compact X-ray Free Electron Laser to be constructed at Arizona State
The National Science Foundation today announced $90.8 million in funding to Arizona State University — the largest NSF research award in the university’s history — to advance groundbreaking research in X-ray science.Continue reading
Parkinson’s Foundation Receives Grant to Fund Critical Research, Genetic Testing and Counseling
Simone Charitable Foundation Awards Nearly $800,000 to Assist People with Parkinson’s in ArizonaContinue reading
AZBio CEO Talks Health Innovation on The Business Roundtable with Matt Battaglia
AZBio President and CEO, Joan Koerber-Walker , joined host Matt Battaglia of 1100 KFNX for The Business Round Table. Listen in to learn about health innovations being developed in Arizona and how AZBio is working to help Arizona become a top-ten bioscience state.Continue reading
Globally Renowned Research Scientist Joins Phoenix Children’s, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Vladimir Kalinichenko, MD, PhD Takes up Post as Director, Strengthens Focus on Bench-to-Bedside ResearchContinue reading
UArizona COVID-19 Treatment Takes Next Step Toward Public Impact via License to Pharmaceutical Company
A compound developed by researchers at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy moves one step closer to commercialization with licensing agreement.
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences and the University of Illinois found that viral loads of the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be reduced by small molecule PLpro inhibitors.Continue reading
Lilly Cuts Insulin Prices by 70% and Caps Patient Insulin Out-of-Pocket Costs at $35 Per Month
INDIANAPOLIS, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced price reductions of 70% for its most commonly prescribed insulins and an expansion of its Insulin Value Program that caps patient out-of-pocket costs at $35 or less per month. Lilly is taking these actions to make it easier to access Lilly insulin and help Americans who may have difficulty navigating a complex healthcare system that may keep them from getting affordable insulin. (Download PDF)