ASU helps state attract venture capital for high-technology firms

Posted on Wed/22/FebruaryWed/22/February by AZBio

ASU News: 02/23/2012

Heliae, a technology-development company based in Chandler, is working to design an industrial process that starts with the creation of high-fat strains of algae and ends with the production of jet fuel and other commercial products.

Fluidic Energy, located in Scottsdale, is dedicated to transforming the way electricity is generated, delivered and consumed through an innovative energy storage approach. Its core technology enables a lower cost and its high energy density delivers ultra-long run times in comparison to traditional batteries.Continue reading→

2012 Arizona Bioscience Road Map Report

Posted on Sun/12/FebruarySun/12/February by AZBio

2012 marks year 10 in our progress along Arizona’s Bioscience Road Map. Leaders from across the state are moving us forward faster in the development of new research institutions, innovative companies, and high paying jobs.Continue reading→

Honor Our Innovators and Nominate Them for Our Nation’s Highest Honor

Posted on Sat/4/FebruarySat/4/February by AZBio

Between now and March 31,2012 is when we submit nominations for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. The Medal is the Nation’s highest honor for technological achievement and innovation. It is authorized by Congress and presented annually by the President of the United States.Continue reading→

Refer a friend to AZBio and get a chance to win a Kindle Fire

Posted on Sat/4/FebruaryMon/6/February by AZBio

Members are the core strength of AZBio. Do you know someone that could benefit by being part of our community? Refer them to AZBio and get a chance to win a Kindle Fire®.Continue reading→

AdvaMed explains the need for Medical Device Tax Repeal and Potential Job Impact

Posted on Fri/3/FebruaryFri/3/February by AZBio

AdvaMed’s Stephen J. Ubl Shares Comments Regarding the Release of Proposed IRS Regs to Implement Medical Device Tax and Underscores Need for Swift RepealContinue reading→

CRITICAL PATH INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES NEW CEO

Posted on Thu/2/FebruaryThu/2/February by AZBio

Tucson, Arizona, February 1, 2012– Critical Path Institute (C-Path) announced today that Dr. Carolyn Compton has joined the organization as its new president and chief executive officer. Dr. Compton takes over for Dr. Raymond L. Woosley, C-Path’s founder, who last year announced his intention to step down as President/CEO, and asked the Board of Directors to begin a search for his successor.Continue reading→

Plan Now to Connect Locally and Nationally in April

Posted on Wed/1/FebruaryWed/1/February by AZBio

Spring is just around the corner and now is the time to make your plans to join AZBio and get connected locally and nationally this April.Continue reading→

Ernst and Young Life Sciences Report for January 2012

Posted on Sat/28/JanuarySat/28/January by AZBio

Understanding the issues facing your company or industry is critical to anticipating and alleviating business risk. To assist you, Ernst and Young offers two Smoke Detector^® Reports that can help you quickly identify new legislative, regulatory and legal news affecting your business. One report monitors the life sciences industry and the other focuses on corporate compliance.

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Opportunity Alert: Panel Submissions Open for AdvaMed 2012 in October

Posted on Wed/25/JanuaryWed/25/January by AZBio

The world’s premiere medical device conference

October 1-3, 2012 |Boston, MA Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

Panel Submissions for AdvaMed 2012 Now OpenContinue reading→

Opportunity Alert: Arizona Challenges Grants. Apply NOW

Posted on Thu/19/JanuaryThu/19/January by AZBio

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce its second $1.5 million Arizona Innovation Challenge, the country’s largest monetary award for a technology commercialization challenge.Continue reading→