The University of Arizona BIO5 Institute hosted the 18th annual KEYS Research Showcase, celebrating the culmination of the KEYS Research Internship for 59 students from 31 Arizona high schools.Continue reading
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Dr. Jeff Shuren Announces Plans to Retire from CDRH
“Our center experts and programs help get safe and effective technologies to patients and health care professionals on a daily basis and continue to assure devices are safe and effective once on the market,” says Dr. Shuren. “Rapid technological advances enable us to approve innovations that make a difference in people’s lives. I could not be more proud of my fellow colleagues at CDRH, the family we have built, and what we have accomplished together on behalf of the American public.” (Source)Continue reading
Applications open August 1 2024 for the Flinn Foundation’s Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research Program.
The Flinn Foundation Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research Program awardees each receive a $100,000 grant over 18 months, plus programmatic benefits. At the end of the grant period, up to two of the most successful projects may receive up to an additional $100,000 over the following year.Continue reading
International (MCI) to Utilize GATC Health’s AI Platform to Launch World’s First Insurance-Backed Program to Finance Clinical Trials
Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance market, has granted approval to MCI Syndicate 1966 to offer insurance for clinical trials, facilitated by GATC’s MAT AI platform, to greatly reduce the financial risk in therapeutic drug development.Continue reading
Asthma study tracking Tucsonans from birth into adulthood
A decades-long study at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center is improving lung health through research.Continue reading
Mayo Clinic study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients
PHOENIX — Current screening protocols fail to catch a notable number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome and Lynch syndrome, which increase the risk of developing certain cancers. This issue is particularly pronounced among underrepresented minorities. Continue reading
Flambeau Medical Expands 3D Printing Services
Phoenix based Flambeau Medical , a full-service contract manufacturing organization serving the medical device and life sciences industries, has added a new industrial 3D printer to expand its rapid prototyping services.Continue reading
Reaching our 2033 Goal – AZAdvances
Arizona’s health innovation community generated $38.54 billion in economic impact in 2021 and has set a goal double that impact by 2033. AZAdvances with its focus on workforce development and supporting the growth of Arizona life science companies is a key component of this growth strategy. Continue reading
Leaders Join the PBC Team to Lead New Initiatives
The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) Team is expanding! With the invaluable support of key stakeholders, we are launching two new initiatives: An Accelerator Program and Workforce Development initiative. Increasing our healthcare workforce and catering to life science startups and Venture Capital are fundamental economic development tools that enhance Arizona’s economy. These initiatives mark a significant step forward in our commitment to fostering growth and innovation within our community.Continue reading
Gene Set Identifies Glioblastomas Most Vulnerable to Promising Therapeutic
Multi-omics study looks at response to neddylation (NAE) inhibitor drugsContinue reading