PHOENIX, Ariz. — June 6, 2022 — Today marks the start of the 16th class of Helios Scholars at TGen, the flagship internship program at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope.
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Circulating Tumor DNA Guides Chemotherapy Use in Stage II Colon Cancer
The study’s findings suggest a way to identify which patients can avoid unnecessary chemotherapy, with its potentially serious side effects and its expense. Researchers from TGen, a part of City of Hope, contribute to study supporting value of ctDNA in assessing treatment options.Continue reading
What it takes to get Big Pharma Partners interested in a new technology
A new 90-minute recorded program, hosted by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), offers insights from top Big Pharma professionals in search & evaluation licensing and venture investing about what it takes to get them interested in a new technology. (Video – May 26, 2022)Continue reading
Tech Launch Arizona Moves to The Refinery
Tech Launch Arizona has a new home. The Refinery is the University of Arizona’s new innovation hub located at the University of Arizona Tech Park at The Bridges. Continue reading
Wexford Science + Technology plans new innovation labs at 850 PBC
Wexford Science & Technology, LLC, a national innovation district developer that partners exclusively with universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions, is launching the Wexford Innovation Labs at 850 PBC, the firm’s newest development located in the Phoenix Bioscience Core. Opening in the fall of 2022, the Wexford Innovation Labs will initially comprise 34,500 square feet of flexible lab, office, and lab support facilities specifically designed to meet the rigorous needs of growing life science companies. These flexible lab spaces are also paired with full-service amenities such as shared lab equipment; weekly networking and educational programming; and flexible terms.Continue reading
Four Innovative Arizona Bioscience Firms To Present in the Company Presentation Theater at BIO2022
Reglagene, NeuroEM, Avery Therapeutics, and OncoMyx Therapeutics will deliver Company Presentations given by senior-level executives at the 2022 BIO International Convention in San Diego. Company Presentations showcase a company’s pipeline, R&D activities, business objectives, and investment goals. Continue reading
Cutaneous Alpha-Synuclein Shown to Differentiate Parkinson’s from Related Neurological Disorders
A primary challenge in the diagnosis of neurological disorders is differentiating between conditions that share clinical features. Absent of a clear diagnosis, proper and effective patient care is hindered. Therefore, there is a great need for accessible diagnostic tools that help provide clarity to diagnosing clinicians.
Three Arizona Companies to Compete in the Start-Up Stadium at BIO2022
Start-Up Stadium provides start-up companies with the opportunity to access key members of the investment community, venture philanthropy groups, strategic partners, and non-dilutive capital at the world’s largest biotechnology event. AZBio congratulates nVector, Inc., BacVax, Inc., and Nixxi for being selected to present at BIO2022.Continue reading
Nurses-On-Demand Provider, Navi Nurses, Awarded $1.5 Million To Support Patients Transitioning Home and Reimagine How Nurses Provide At-Home Care.
Nurse-led Pilot Funded by The American Nurses Foundation
Phoenix, Arizona, May 24th, 10:00 am MST: Phoenix-based startup Navi Nurses is one of 10 grantees to receive funding from the American Nurses Foundation as part of the Reimagining Nursing Initiative (RN Initiative). The American Nurses Foundation established the RN Initiative to support bold and innovative ideas developed and led by nurses to spark long-term change within health care. Out of the nearly 350 applicants, RN Initiative is supporting the boldest ideas with potential to revolutionize nursing.Continue reading
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Reestablishes the National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship (NACIE)
Thirty-two leaders and experts in technology, innovation, workforce development and academia have been appointed to the National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship (NACIE), the U.S. Department of Commerce announced today.Continue reading