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Category Archives: AZBio News
Brain Parasite Has Potential to Unlock Neurobiology Secrets
Dr. Anita Koshy sees a common and typically harmless brain parasite as a potential key to unlocking secrets of neurobiology that can be used to intervene in diseases such as Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis.Continue reading
Biotech Crops vs. Pests: Successes, Failures From the First Billion Acres
A new global assessment helps scientists explain why genetically modified crops have suppressed some pests for longer than a decade, while others adapted in a few years.Continue reading
CRITICAL PATH INSTITUTE ANNOUCES NEW CONSORTIUM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dr. John-Michael Sauer, a 15-year veteran of pharmaceutical research and development, will lead the Predictive Safety Testing ConsortiumContinue reading
AHA Moment: Branding The Biosciences in Arizona
Arizona is home to a leading “emerging bioscience sector”…yet for most non-Arizonans, and many residents of the state, the industry and its value as a scientific and economic contributor is still unrecognized. Continue reading
AZBio Members Stand Out in 40 Under 40
25% of this year’s 40 Under 40 come from AZBio Member CompaniesContinue reading
UA Research Determines Feasibility of Newborn Screening in Tucson
Research by UA medical student Lucy Han finds that implementing recommended pulse oximetry screening guidelines is feasible at Tucson’s elevation. Continue reading
Next-generation sequencing could emerge as new standard of testing in cancer research and care – analysis from BioPharm Insight
Need for more trained biostatisticians to understand genetic data
CUSTOM study is first completed prospective trial using genetic analysis alone to assign cancer treatment
TGen conducting advanced melanoma study evaluating genomic-sequencing guided treatment and outcomesContinue reading
Ready Set Launch Trains HS Student Entrepreneurs at CEI
Ready Set Launch!
The Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation is excited to host “Ready Set Launch!” June 17-21, a week-long entrepreneurial experience for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Goals of the Event
Gain understanding of entrepreneurship as a viable career option and learn about resources in their community
Generate business ideas to create an atmosphere of fun
Meet and learn from successful entrepreneurs
Learn to work and cooperate in groups
Develop critical thinking and life skills
Develop leadership abilities and skills
Identify and evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities in Northern Arizona
What Students Will Gain
Make new friends
Opportunity to win awards for Best Business Plan and Presentation
Experiential/hands on learning
Learn about starting and running a business
When
June 17 through June 21, 2013
8:30am to 5:00pm (Mon-Thurs)
9:00am to 1:00pm (Fri)
How to Apply
Please download the application and reference form here and return by June 6th, 2013 to:
The Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation
275 N. GateWay Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Attn: Greg Bullock
– – OR – –
Email to: gregory.bullock@ceigateway.com
*Participation will be limited to 25 students, and all applicants will be notified by June 11, 2013.
UA Science Internship Pairs High School Students, Research Mentors
During the seven-week immersion program, interns will train in bioscience techniques and communication skills and perform hands-on scientific laboratory research, working side-by-side with faculty and postdoctoral and graduate students in UA labs.Continue reading