Peter M. Pellerito of BIO to share a National Perspective on Best Practices That Support Bioscience Industry Growth at AZBio Trailblazer Awards Luncheon December 1, 2011.
The Arizona BioIndustry Association (AZBio) today announced that Peter M. Pellerito of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will present a keynote on best practices for state bioscience industry growth at the AZBio Trailblazer Awards on December 1, 2011 as the community gathers to honor state leaders.Continue reading
Arizona bioscience companies stepped into the spotlight again this week as three leading companies, VisionGate, Inc., Phoenix Analysis Design Technologies (PADT), Inc., and Yulex, Inc., were honored at the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation by the Arizona Technology Council.Continue reading
If you’ve ever had medical treatment involving a feeding tube or a urinary catheter – wince – it may well have been made right here in Tucson by Xeridiem Medical Devices.
But even if you’re a doctor, you may have never seen or heard the name Xeridiem, or its prior name, MRI Medical.Continue reading
Readers note: This post will continue to be updated throughout the week as the SBIR deadline approaches. Updates will appear at the bottom of the post.
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At times like these, when the need for innovation, is greater than ever, the SBIR and STTR Programs hold the keys to the growth of new and innovative products in the U.S. small business sector. Funding through SBIR and STTR awards provides critical support for new discoveries in both the small business and university research communities across 11 key Federal Agencies and unlocks the vault to bring out new innovations right here at home.
AZBio honors Arizona Legislators with 2011 Trailblazer Award:
Tobin, Tovar, Campbell, Goodale, Carter, Jackson, Sinema, Reagan , Crandall, and Williams recognized for supporting education, innovation and the growth of Arizona’s bioscience sector.Continue reading
| AZ BioIndustry Association Presents Dr. Penny with Leadership Award
The AZ BioIndustry Association recently presented Dr. Robert Penny, the CEO of the International Genomics Consortium, with the 2011 Jon W. McGarity Leadership Award for his vision in advancing cancer personalized medicine and success in leading the industry.Continue reading |
Luceome Biotechnologies an emerging, privately-held biotechnology company located in Tucson, Arizona has received a $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to commercialize its drug research technology.Continue reading
Phoenix’s VisionGate Inc has raised $2 million in the first portion of equity financing raised from existing and new investors. The company has developed a non-invasive test for the early detection of lung cancer using 3D cell imaging from a single sputum sample. Continue reading
The Arizona BioIndustry is Moving Forward Faster in 2011
The Arizona BioIndustry Association has selected finalists and honorees for its annual awards gala to be held at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass on Oct. 13. Awards to be presented include: 2011 Michael A. Cusanovich Educator of the Year, Fast Lane Company Awards, the Arizona Bioscience Company of the Year, the Jon W. McGarity Bioscience Leader of the Year Award, and the Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year Award.