In the pandemic’s 17th month, we live in a world of vivid contrast between early-vaccinating countries that appear to be approaching an end to their epidemic and those falling rapidly into the abyss. Brazil and India are suffering escalating COVID caseloads exhausting health care resources. The long haul with the virus in the US and the current situation in Brazil and India have clearly underscored the importance of a strong, coordinated, and sustained public health response.
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New undergraduate degree allows students to study neuroscience and the brain
New psychology program is both on campus and online for fall 2021
The Arizona State University Department of Psychology is launching a new on-ground and online Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience this fall, designed to train the next generation of neuroscientists.
C-Path Appoints Quantitative Sciences Expert as New Sr. Vice President
Dr. Jeff Barrett will lead C-Path’s RDCA-DAP initiative focusing on rare disease data sharing and accelerating therapy development.
TUCSON, Ariz. May 6, 2021 — Critical Path Institute (C-Path) today announced the appointment of Jeff Barrett, Ph.D., F.C.P., as Senior Vice President and lead for its Rare Disease Cures Accelerator-Data and Analytics Platform (RDCA-DAP®) initiative.Continue reading
AdvaMed Announces New Hybrid Structure for The MedTech Conference 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The MedTech Conference, powered by AdvaMed, will host its trademark award-winning programming and networking opportunities in a new hybrid structure, combining the benefits of both in-person and virtual events, on September 27th – 30th. Attendees can participate in The MedTech Conference in a fully virtual environment, and they can also take advantage of limited-capacity in-person gatherings in Washington, D.C. and in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Continue reading
New Logistics Report From Langham Logistics Shares Key Planning Insights
Every mode of transportation—from the road, railway, ocean, and sky—is combating challenges testing the supply chain in new ways. Understanding the industry’s current climate and what lies ahead is the best way to navigate this rough road.Continue reading
NuvOx Completes Construction of Expanded Manufacturing Facility.
TUCSON, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NuvOx Pharma has completed construction and initiated operation of its GMP production facility for manufacturing its injectable pharmaceutical products at its Tucson, Arizona facility. Construction of the GMP facility was financed by ImaRx Investments, LLC. The facility comprises an 1,800 square foot hard shell exterior space addition to the existing building located at 1635 East 18th Street. A 900 square foot ISO 5 cleanroom is housed within the exterior space.Continue reading
Mayo Clinic preclinical discovery triggers wound healing, skin regeneration
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Difficult-to-treat, chronic wounds in preclinical models healed with normal scar-free skin after treatment with an acellular product discovered at Mayo Clinic. Derived from platelets, the purified exosomal product, known as PEP, was used to deliver healing messages into cells of preclinical animal models of ischemic wounds. The Mayo Clinic research team documented restoration of skin integrity, hair follicles, sweat glands, skin oils and normal hydration.
Telling Arizona’s Biotech Story
As the voice of Arizona’s Biotech and Medtech industry, AZBio shares information about our community and our innovators locally, nationally, and globally. Continue reading
Opportunity Alert: Applications are Open for Venture Madness 2021
Venture Madness 2021, presented by Invest Southwest in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, is now accepting applications through June 3.
The annual event is Arizona’s longest running Capital Conference and early-stage pitch competition, highlighting some of the most promising startups in the state. This year, the live competition will offer both in-person and virtual options and feature applicants chosen by an expert panel of judges.
On October 6-7, finalists will compete head-to-head in several industry categories and gain exclusive access to the region’s most active accredited investors.
Help spread the word among your networks and encourage any innovative, tech-based startups you know to apply!
Castle Biosciences Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Myriad myPath® Laboratory
With the acquisition, Castle expects to make available the most comprehensive molecular testing offering for difficult-to-diagnose melanocytic lesions.Continue reading