The Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium (AAC) invites applications for biofluid biomarker analysis to advance the understanding of neurodegenerative disorders. These biomarker analyses will be conducted at the Biomarker Laboratory at Banner Sun Health Research Institute. The objective is to foster cutting-edge research that provides meaningful insights into Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias through the use of advanced biomarker platforms.Continue reading
Author Archive: AZBio
Gilead and Merck Announce Phase 2 Data Showing a Treatment Switch to an Investigational Oral Once-Weekly Combination Regimen of Islatravir and Lenacapavir Maintained Viral Suppression in Adults at Week 48
– Novel Investigational Combination Regimen is Advancing to Phase 3 and has the Potential to Become the First Weekly Oral HIV Treatment –Continue reading
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Launches Groundbreaking Effort with Long-time Partner Open Table to Address Substance Use Disorder Among Young People
Woodstock, VA –As part of its parent company’s three-year, $30 million commitment to programs supporting mental health and well-being, the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation unveiled an initiative in Shenandoah County, Virginia, to address the substance use disorder crisis among children and adolescents. Through a $750,000 grant awarded to its long-standing non-profit partner, The Open Table, Inc., Anthem has funded an initiative focused on “Strengthening Shenandoah” – an effort supporting the Shenandoah Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, Shenandoah County Public Schools, Life Enrichment Services, and Strength in Peers.Continue reading
Arizona Bioscience Week 2024: Inspiring 6th-12 Students with Career Pathways in Bioscience
During Arizona Bioscience Week 2024, teachers across the state introduced students to the world of bioscience and healthcare careers through an engaging series of on-demand video industry spotlights. The virtual events are part of the Exploring Pathways to Bioscience Careers initiative, spearheaded by the Maricopa County School Superintendent Office made possible with support by the Flinn Foundation. The week-long events aimed to raise career awareness among 6th-12 students, offering them a glimpse into the future of bioscience and healthcare while showcasing exciting opportunities in these dynamic fields.Continue reading
GlobalMed® Donates Telehealth Services and Software to States Impacted by Hurricane Helene
PHOENIX, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GlobalMed, the leader in telehealth and medical technology, has announced its commitment to support the states impacted by Hurricane Helene by donating vital telehealth services and software. The donations are earmarked for state entities and non-profit organizations involved in disaster recovery efforts.Continue reading
HonorHealth named primary clinical affiliate for new ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering
Arizona State University and HonorHealth, a locally owned nonprofit health system, announced today that they have finalized an agreement for HonorHealth to serve as the primary clinical affiliate for ASU’s School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, a central component of ASU Health.Continue reading
The Future of Biotech: Steve Potts on Innovation, Policy, and the Impact of the IRA
In this episode of the Vital Health podcast, host Duane Schulthess sits down with Steve Potts, a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO of SLAM BioTherapeutics. They dive deep into the challenges and opportunities in biotech, exploring how recent legislative changes, like the IRA, are reshaping the industry. Steve shares insights on the shift from small molecules to biologics, the funding landscape, and the critical role of American innovation in drug development. Tune in to hear about the state of biotech in the U.S., the future of drug discovery, and what it takes to succeed in this evolving field.Continue reading
Ten Arizona Legislators Recognized as Trailblazers by the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio)
The 2024 AZBio Trailblazer Honorees are: Senator Eva Burch, FNP-C; Senator Brian Fernandez; Senator David Gowan; Senator John Kavanaugh; Senator Janae Shamp, BSN, RN; Senator T.J. Shope; Representative Selina Bliss; Representative David Livingston; Representative Stacy Travers; and Representative Julie Willoughby, TCRN. Continue reading
Share you expertise – Volunteer to Judge Pitches at Venture Devils
At the ASU Venture Devils program, on Saturday, November 16th 2024, 70-90 top student ventures will be pitching for varying amounts of seed funding from various funding tracks associated with the Venture Devils program. This large-scale event is happening in-person at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale, AZ. Volunteer VIP Judges are needed to provide thoughtful and thorough evaluations of these teams. We are looking for diverse, interdisciplinary judging panels and for consistency with this across all judging rooms. These panels will be assembled based on the sign-up response in coordination with the judges and stakeholders that are participating. We will notify you if you’ve been selected as a judge at least one week prior to the event. Continue reading
The ABRC is Looking for Peer Reviewers for the 2024 Research Grant Cohort
The Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) invites you to conduct peer reviews of research grant applications on behalf of the Arizona Department of Health Services. The ABRC relies on subject matter experts (SMEs) from around the globe to evaluate the merits of the grant applications, and solicits their participation as needed. Continue reading