TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXDX) today announced that Lawrence Mehren will retire from the company. Jack Phillips, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, has been unanimously appointed by the board to the position, effective February 1, 2020. Mr. Mehren will support the transition process, remaining as a key advisor to the company through 2021. This move is the culmination of a succession plan initiated in 2018 by Mr. Mehren and the board to prepare the company for the next phase of commercial growth.Continue reading
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National Institutes of Health Call on Jennifer Barton’s Expertise
Biomedical engineer and UA BIO5 Institute director joins national bioengineering advisory council.Continue reading
Cancer Caregivers Awareness Week in Arizona
Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed November 16 – 23, 2019 as Cancer Caregivers Awareness Week in Arizona.
November is National Caregivers Month in the United States. It is a month to reflect on the important, and often thankless, role of those who treat and care for the sick and needy of this country. Oftentimes, those that need the most care are stricken with devastating diseases, such as cancer. With that in mind, Governor Doug Ducey has worked with the Arizona Myeloma Network and their Cancer Caregivers AZ Education program to declare the week of November 16th-23rd as “Cancer Caregivers Week” in Arizona.Continue reading
FDA approves first targeted therapy to treat patients with painful complication of sickle cell disease
“Hope has never been higher for people living with sickle cell disease and their families and supporters, with a pipeline of new treatments on the horizon, like the one being approved today, and several initiatives underway to better utilize current tools in the battle against the painful and deadly blood disorder,” said Acting FDA Commissioner Adm. Brett P. Giroir, M.D. “The opportunity before us in the coming months and years is profound and historic.”
UArizona Ranks in Top 20 in Research Funding
The University of Arizona, No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics expenditures, ranks in the top 4% of all U.S. universities in research and development expenditures, according to data from the National Science Foundation.
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Biodesign researchers featured in breast cancer foundation’s national campaign
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation funds more than 275 researchers across 15 countries and six continents.Continue reading
Emagine Solutions Technology LLC Wins Association of University Research Parks Innovation Award
The Innovation Award is presented annually at the International Conference to a business or nonprofit organization located in a research park, science park or innovation district affiliated with institutions of higher education which has brought forward a substantial technology breakthrough and have the potential for a significant positive impact on the economic, health or welfare status of a broad spectrum of humanity.Continue reading
Arizona Corporate Excellence Awards Lists PADT as one of the Top Private Companies in the State
Globally Recognized Company Selected as an ACE Recipient for its Impressive Growth and for Numerous Contributions to the Arizona Technology Sector