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VectorCare and Life365 align to expand and accelerate the deployment of digital health solutions for healthcare organizations
The joint partnership between Life365 and VectorCare will enable healthcare organizations to create more efficient workflows and accelerate the deployment of digital health solutions. The companies saw an opportunity to provide remote health monitoring services to effectively treat and manage patients in their homes.
TGen-Led Study Confirms Cell-Free DNA in Urine as Potential Method for Cancer Detection
If successful, non-invasive method could transform detection and treatment outcomesContinue reading
Exact Sciences to Acquire Ashion Analytics and Enter Research Collaboration with City of Hope’s Genomic Institute, TGen
Provides Access to Industry-Leading Sequencing Lab and Plans for 10-Year Partnership with National Cancer Research Leaders
COVID ‘Time Zero’ tool tracks transmission
The Centers for Disease Control originally identified COVID-19’s first arrival in the United States as Jan. 20, 2020, with the first related death occurring on Feb. 29. But on April 29 last year, California reported its first COVID-19-related death had actually occurred three weeks earlier, on Feb. 6, calling the entire timeline into question.
Arizona Board of Regents announces José Luis Cruz as Northern Arizona University presidential finalist
The Arizona Board of Regents announced today that José Luis Cruz, Ph.D. is the finalist for the position of the 17th president of Northern Arizona University.Continue reading
UArizona Startup GenetiRate Acquired by Aquaculture Biotechnology Company
TUCSON, Ariz. – University of Arizona startup GenetiRate has been acquired by biotechnology company IMV Technologies.Continue reading
AZBio Elects 2020 Officers and Welcomes New Board Members
The Arizona Bioindustry Association, Inc. (AZBio) Board of Directors has elected its 2021 officers and welcomes seven new board members in 2021. Continue reading
eNAMPT, the Inflammation-Regulatory Protein Specifically Targeted by Aqualung Therapeutic’s Monoclonal Antibody ALT-100, is now Tightly Linked to Outcomes in COVID-19 Infected Patients
TUCSON, AZ / ACCESSWIRE / February 11, 2021 / Several recent publications have now highlighted the involvement of extracellular nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (eNAMPT) in the pathobiology of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
MILESTONE: Arizona Hits One Million Doses
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey is applauding the hard work of Arizona’s medical professionals, volunteers and frontline workers as the state reaches one million vaccine doses administered today.
“We’ve reached a major milestone with our one millionth dose,” said Governor Ducey. “The dedication and hard work of many made this accomplishment possible. Nurses, doctors, health technicians, support staff, volunteers — to each and every one of you, thank you. ”