Arizona’s bioscience community reports on ‘a robust industry cluster’
April 14, 2021
The Flinn Foundation hosted its annual bioscience event April 14 to share the impressive progress of Arizona’s growing sector nearly two decades since the launch of Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap. The virtual event featured a keynote address by Tom Osha of Wexford Science and Technology and a mix of live presentations and…
Flinn Foundation funds seven projects to translate research findings into patient care
April 12, 2021
Arizona’s public universities, private institutes, and research hospitals will collaborate on seven projects to advance precision medicine, medical devices, and diagnostics as part of a Flinn Foundation program to translate research findings into patient care. Seven grants valued at $100,000…
In solidarity with Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
March 22, 2021
The murder of eight people in metro Atlanta last week—six of them Asian women—was tragic and infuriating, and adds to a shameful, ongoing history of discrimination and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the United States. In…
Seven Arizona bio startups earn $30K through Flinn entrepreneurship program
February 23, 2021
Five Phoenix, two Tucson firms to receive personalized learning plan, other benefits Artificial intelligence to assist Alzheimer’s disease caregivers, rapid virus screeners, a headband to monitor for concussions, and new technologies for surgeries and drug discovery are some of the…
Arizona executives named to lead statewide bioscience committee
January 26, 2021
A medical-technology executive and a former state legislator have been named the new leaders of Arizona’s statewide committee overseeing the advancement of the state’s bioscience ecosystem. Eve Ross, a retired W.L. Gore & Associates executive, is serving as chair and…
Arizona BioPreneur Conference set for Oct. 21-22
October 14, 2020
The Arizona BioPreneur Conference will feature two days of high-profile keynote speakers, educational sessions, a pitch competition, and opportunities for networking. The free virtual event for bioscience entrepreneurs, investors, resource providers, and supporters will be held from 1 to 5…
Flinn Foundation program offering $30K for bioscience startups opens application
September 14, 2020
The application is now open for the 2021 Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program, which offers funding, professional support, and networking opportunities to Arizona early-stage bioscience firms. The program provides $30,000 in non-dilutive funding support for up to six firms each…





