Aqualung Therapeutics, an immunotherapeutics biotech company with an anti-inflammatory therapeutic platform for serious unchecked inflammatory disorders, announced the achievement of two key FDA milestones for their therapeutic mAb ALT-100. First is the successful FDA IND submission for the indication of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Second is the scheduling of an FDA Pre-IND type B meeting (September 14th) to discuss the targeted use of ALT-100 mAb in Radiation-induced Lung Injury and Fibrosis.Continue reading→

The Office of Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson  partnered with the Flinn Foundation to offer you and your classrooms opportunities to engage and learn from Arizona Life and Bioscience career professionals during Arizona Bioscience Week and in the Educator Pro Connect Platform.Continue reading→

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas—Sept. 13, 2022–Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that it has received an AZBio Fast Lane Award from the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio).Continue reading→

For the eighth year in a row, Arizona State University is No. 1 in innovation in the newly released annual Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report.Continue reading→

Catherine Ivy is an Arizona native and a woman on a mission. She became involved in the brain tumor community when her husband, Ben Ivy, lost his battle with glioblastoma brain cancer in 2005.Continue reading→

The UArizona Cancer Center conducts novel research focused on developing new and better approaches to preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer. The center is the only one in Arizona with the highest designation awarded by the National Cancer Institute.Continue reading→

Expansion of National Innovation Network to accelerate translation of research ideas to the marketplaceContinue reading→

Swingle joined C-Path in 2019 and was named interim president in 2021

TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2022 — Critical Path Institute (C-Path) today announced that its Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Interim President, Kristen Swingle, M.S., has been named COO and President, effective immediately. Swingle has filled the interim President role since 2021, stewarding C-Path through growth and innovation, including the establishment of multiple national and global programs, a new European entity, a 50% staff increase, and a 90% increase in revenue.Continue reading→

ASU researchers discover new predatory bacteria in soil biocrustsContinue reading→

Rachna Nath is developing future innovators as a teacher at the Arizona College Prep High School within Chandler Public School District.  She is being honored as the Michael A. Cusanovich Arizona Bioscience Educator of the Year at the AZBio Awards on September, 28, 2022. Continue reading→