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NIH halts clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine
Study shows treatment does no harm, but provides no benefitContinue reading
HTG Introduces the HTG EdgeSeq Pan B-Cell Lymphoma Panel
Comprehensive Panel Designed to Provide Molecular Characterization of Aggressive LymphomasContinue reading
Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals Submits EU Marketing Authorization Application for CPP-1X/sul for Treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
TUCSON, Arizona, June 18, 2020 – Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPP), a private biotech company developing novel therapeutics to prevent cancer and other diseases, announced today that it has submitted a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for CPP-1X/sul for treatment of adults with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).Continue reading
Governor Ducey Announces Enhanced COVID-19 Action Plan
Governor Ducey, Dr. Christ, Maj. Gen McGuire provided an Arizona COVID-19 briefing on June 17, 2020. Governor Ducey reminded everyone of Three Key Messages for all Arizonans:
- You are safest at home.
- If you must go out, physically distance.
- If you can not, Wear A Mask.
Executive Order 40 includes that “4. Notwithstanding directives in Executive Order 2020-36, Stay Healthy, Return Smarter, Return Stronger, regarding A.R.S. § 26-307, a county, city or town may, based on conditions in its jurisdiction, adopt policies regarding the wearing of face coverings in public for the purpose of mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Any enforcement of such a policy shall focus first on educating and working to promote best practices to accomplish the goal of mitigation. An individual shall be notified of the provisions of this order or any policy adopted by a county, city or town and given an opportunity to comply prior to any enforcement action being taken.”
Two NAU research centers receive Flinn Foundation funding to support COVID-19 response
Grants to support testing of vaccines and treatments for the coronavirus in NAU’s Pathogen and Microbiome Institute (PMI) and disease-intervention modeling in the Center for Health Equity Research (CHER)Continue reading
Mask Up Arizona
Wearing a mask when in a public setting, staying a safe distance away from other people, and following CDC recommendations relative disinfecting and personal hygiene can help slow the spread of COVID-19. This is key to improving health and to our economic recovery.
Joan Koerber-Walker, president & CEO, AZBio #MaskUpAZ #MaskUpArizona
All of Us Research Program launches COVID-19 research initiatives
Banner Health and University of Arizona support national data collection effort to shed light on pandemic’s spread and impact
New Report Examines Bioscience Industry’s Economic Impact in Arizona & Role in Global Pandemic
Chandler, Arizona – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released new data on the bioscience industry in the United States. The new report, The Bioscience Economy: Propelling Life-Saving Treatments, Supporting State & Local Communities, analyzes the bioscience industry’s economic footprint across the nation and in Arizona, the significant role of small- and mid-sized companies, and the industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Continue reading