WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), the world’s largest trade association representing medical device manufacturers, sent a letter urging House Energy and Commerce and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions leaders to enact diagnostics reform provisions (The VALID Act) in the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act of 2022.
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Research Collaboration Informs International Classification of Firefighting as Carcinogenic
A long-time partnership between the Tucson Fire Department and researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences provided evidence that occupational exposure as a firefighter causes cancer.
Many studies, including several by the University of Arizona Health Sciences in collaboration with the Tucson Fire Department, contributed evidence that led the International Agency for Research on Cancer to determine occupational exposure as a firefighter causes cancer.Continue reading
MINDCROWD 2.0 LAUNCHES WITH NEW BRAIN GAMES, SMARTPHONE ACCESS
One-of-a-kind online study looks for ways to reduce cognitive decline as we age
COVID-19 VACCINATION ACTIVATES ANTIBODIES TARGETING PARTS OF VIRUS SPIKE PROTEIN SHARED BETWEEN CORONAVIRUSES
Technology developed by TGen researchers could help fine-tune future vaccinesContinue reading
Jacque Sokolov, MD named as one of the Directorship 100 by NACD
Jacque Sokolov, MD, CEO of SSB Solutions, was named as one of the Directorship 100 at an award ceremony in New York City on June 22, 2022. The Directorship 100 is a recognition of the most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community and is bestowed by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
The 2022 D100 comprises 50 directors and 50 governance professionals and institutions who exemplify the knowledge, leadership, and excellence NACD promotes. Awardees play a significant role in shaping the greater boardroom agenda.
AZ HEROES Research Study Awarded $22M to Continue Evaluation of COVID-19 Immunity, Vaccine Effectiveness
A University of Arizona Health Sciences study of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and immunity among frontline workers, families and children has received a $22 million award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue the research for another year.Continue reading
In Memoriam: James Foley
James Foley, entrepreneur and a long-time friend, advocate, and active member of AZBio, passed on Monday, July 4th, after his 11-month fight with a rare abdominal cancer. He was 58-years young.Continue reading
University of Arizona Center for Innovation Awarded InBIA Soft Landings Designee of the Year
TUCSON, Ariz.- The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is thrilled to announce its win as the Soft Landings Designee of the Year which was announced at the 36th International Conference on Business Incubation (ICBI36) hosted by the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA). Continue reading
Arizona Algae and Nooter/Eriksen Announce Partnership in Development and Commercialization of Extracted and Refined Algae Products
St. Louis, MO and Holbrook, AZ, July 11, 2022 — Arizona Algae Products, LLC, a leading algae producer and innovative biotechnology company and Nooter/Eriksen, Inc., a global leader in sustainable energy, today announced that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership for the development and commercialization of extracted and refined algae products, with an initial focus on algal EPA omega-3 oils. The partnership leverages the companies’ complementary skill sets in advancing the methods and production capabilities for a variety of algae products.Continue reading
Rowpar Pharmaceuticals acquired by Arcadia Consumer Healthcare
On June 24th, 2022 Rowpar was acquired by Arcadia Consumer Health Care. Arcadia provides simple, efficacious, high quality solutions to help you achieve the harmony of feeling good and looking good. The acquisition includes the ClōSYS Oral Care brand. Rowpar Pharmaceuticals Inc., remains a subsidiary of Arcadia Consumer Healthcare Inc.Continue reading