Arizona Biosciences
Aided by Catapult Bio, startup debuts forensic technology discovered at TGen
Using technology licensed from the Translational Genomics Research Institute, and expertise and resources provided by the Phoenix-based nonprofit Catapult Bio, a Virginia startup firm has unveiled new genomic-analysis techniques to enhance dramatically the capabilities of forensic investigators.
NAU-UA partnership earns $15.7 million grant to confront cancer disparities among Native Americans
The National Cancer Institute has awarded a $15.7 million grant to the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention, a collaboration between Northern Arizona University, the University of Arizona, and members of the Hopi Tribe and the Navajo and Tohono O'odham nations.
TGen economic-impact study finds rapid return on state investment
The Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) has parlayed investment from the State of Arizona into a 2008 direct annual economic impact of $44.5 million, a new study reports. That sum more than doubles the direct impact that a similar study found in 2006.
Coalition creates Ariz. Fund of Funds to build investment pool for startups
A coalition of private-sector groups and venture capitalists has joined with the Arizona Economic Resource Organization in creating the Arizona Fund of Funds, an initiative to raise $200 million to invest in Arizona startup companies in the biosciences and other high-technology sectors.
Arizona BioIndustry Association Elects New Chief Executive
The Arizona BioIndustry Association (AZBio) has announced the appointment of Robert S. Green, longtime Tucson biotechnology entrepreneur, as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. AZBio is the state affiliate of BIO, the largest international organization representing the biosciences.
Hard-charging companies, tireless advocates win AZBio Awards
One puts microbes to work consuming waste to make energy. One uses DNA analysis to reunite families separated during the Holocaust. One has mastered the art of getting everyone else working together. That represents only some of the breadth in Arizona's bioscience sector that was on display September 24 at the annual Arizona BioIndustry Association Awards dinner.









