Bio Capital Conference introduces two new panels ahead of March 5 event / Flinn Foundation
Investors, advisors, and strategists who understand what it takes to succeed at every stage of the journey will offer their insights to conference-goers during the Thursday, March 5 Flinn Foundation Bio Capital Conference in Phoenix. Check out the prominent panelists for “Investing with Impact: Seed to Growth Capital” and “Building Beyond Capital” and register today.
Pioneering Alzheimer’s research labs open at Banner Sun Health Research Institute / HeathCare Business News
Banner Sun Health Research Institute has opened two new research laboratories focused on developing blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative conditions, marking an expansion of the institute’s diagnostic research capabilities.
Phoenix biotech startup emerges with $60M in backing to develop cancer therapies / Phoenix Business Journal
Breakthru Medicine is using a new infusion of $60 million in capital to advance its solid tumor cancer therapies from the investigational new drug development stage to clinical trials, which are targeted to begin in 2027.
Sarah Smallhouse strengthens UArizona science with $5M donation / KVOA
The University of Arizona College of Science has received a $5 million gift from alumna Sarah Smallhouse to create an endowed deanship, providing perpetual funding for strategic initiatives aimed at advancing research, promoting student success, and increasing community engagement.
Northern Arizona Healthcare ends consideration of 3 possible hospital sites, citing financial challenges from Medicaid cuts / Arizona Daily Sun
Northern Arizona Healthcare will not select a new site for Flagstaff Medical Center at this time and end its consideration of purchasing a new site for the hospital due to financial challenges.
Groundbreaking cancer treatment given to Valley patient with metastatic melanoma / ABC 15
Glenn Polyak thought he was out of options when his Stage 4 melanoma spread to his brain, until he became only the second Banner Health patient to receive an innovative new cell therapy treatment.
Events:
Feb. 12-14: 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting
Feb. 18: XLR8 PBC application deadline
Feb. 24: AZBioPEERS: Tales from the Road
March 5: Flinn Foundation Bio Capital Conference
April 6-12: Arizona Tech Week
April 11: 2026 Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium Public Conference
May 12-13: Phoenix Global Forum 2026
June 22-25: BIO International Convention
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