New research led by scientists at Arizona State University has revealed some of the first detailed molecular clues associated with one of the leading causes of death and disability, a condition known as traumatic brain injury (TBI). Continue reading
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Arizona Business Leaders Reach Out In Support of SBIR/STTR Reauthorization
Forty-eight Arizona business leaders signed on to a letter delivered on July 22, 2022 to Arizona’s Congressional Delegation emphasizing the importance of reauthorizing the SBIR/STTR program.
The letter, was signed by business leaders from: Arizona Bioindustry Association, Inc. (AZBio), Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Technology Council, Desert Angels, Inc., Greater Phoenix Chamber, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Greater Phoenix Leadership, PHX East Valley Partnership, Southern Arizona Leadership Council (SALC), Tucson Metro Chamber, UAVenture Capital, University of Arizona, AdviNow Medical, Aesthetics Biomedical, Inc., Aqualung Therapeutics, Anuncia Medical, Inc., Beacon Biomedical, Becton Dickinson (BD), Biosensing Instrument, Inc., bioSyntagma, Inc., Calviri, Inc., Dignity Health, EthiX Associates, Exact Sciences, GT Medical Technologies, Inc., HonorHealth Research & Innovation Institute, Humabiologics, Inc., Langham Logistics, Inc., Mayo Clinic, Metfora, Microvascular Therapeutics, Navi Nurses, NuvOx Pharma, nVector, Plaza Companies, Regenesis Biomedical, Inc., Regional Center for Border Health, Inc.,
ReSuture Inc., SARRC, Scintillation Nanotechnologies, Inc., Sequitur Health Corp., SpencerFane, Translational Sciences, Inc.,
VMAS Solutions, Inc. (dba TouchPoint Solution), and Yelton and Associates.Continue reading
AdvaMed, 45 Health Organizations Call on Congressional Leaders to Pass VALID Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), the world’s largest trade association representing medical device manufacturers, sent a letter urging House Energy and Commerce and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions leaders to enact diagnostics reform provisions (The VALID Act) in the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act of 2022.
Research Collaboration Informs International Classification of Firefighting as Carcinogenic
A long-time partnership between the Tucson Fire Department and researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences provided evidence that occupational exposure as a firefighter causes cancer.
Many studies, including several by the University of Arizona Health Sciences in collaboration with the Tucson Fire Department, contributed evidence that led the International Agency for Research on Cancer to determine occupational exposure as a firefighter causes cancer.Continue reading
MINDCROWD 2.0 LAUNCHES WITH NEW BRAIN GAMES, SMARTPHONE ACCESS
One-of-a-kind online study looks for ways to reduce cognitive decline as we age
COVID-19 VACCINATION ACTIVATES ANTIBODIES TARGETING PARTS OF VIRUS SPIKE PROTEIN SHARED BETWEEN CORONAVIRUSES
Technology developed by TGen researchers could help fine-tune future vaccinesContinue reading
Jacque Sokolov, MD named as one of the Directorship 100 by NACD
Jacque Sokolov, MD, CEO of SSB Solutions, was named as one of the Directorship 100 at an award ceremony in New York City on June 22, 2022. The Directorship 100 is a recognition of the most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community and is bestowed by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
The 2022 D100 comprises 50 directors and 50 governance professionals and institutions who exemplify the knowledge, leadership, and excellence NACD promotes. Awardees play a significant role in shaping the greater boardroom agenda.
AZ HEROES Research Study Awarded $22M to Continue Evaluation of COVID-19 Immunity, Vaccine Effectiveness
A University of Arizona Health Sciences study of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and immunity among frontline workers, families and children has received a $22 million award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue the research for another year.Continue reading
C-Path’s Dr. Amanda Klein Promoted to Transplant Therapeutic Consortium Executive Director
TUCSON, Ariz., July 14, 2022 — Critical Path Institute (C-Path) has named Amanda Klein, Pharm.D., as Executive Director for its Transplant Therapeutics Consortium (TTC) effective immediately.Continue reading
In Memoriam: James Foley
James Foley, entrepreneur and a long-time friend, advocate, and active member of AZBio, passed on Monday, July 4th, after his 11-month fight with a rare abdominal cancer. He was 58-years young.Continue reading