Arizona Bioscience News: Bio Capital Conference; Venture Madness finalists ; Alzheimer’s and gut health

January 30, 2025

By Jessica Vaile

2025 Bio Capital Conference set for March 6 in Phoenix / Flinn Foundation

The agenda is coming together for the 2025 Flinn Foundation Bio Capital Conference on March 6, featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions with entrepreneurs and investors, a storytelling workshop, networking opportunities and more. Registration is open.


Venture Madness announces 16 finalists for 2025 / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno)

Venture Madness, the longest-running venture capital and pitch conference in Arizona, has announced the 16 finalists—including bioscience startups— that will participate in the competition April 2-3 in Tempe.


This Arizona company has been an innovator in cancer research, treatment for 4 decades. Here’s how / Arizona Republic

Roche Tissue Diagnostics, a Tucson-area company, has emerged as a global leader in determining whether patients have cancer and, if so, which specific kind it is and which treatments would be most effective.


Researchers in Arizona may have found a new type of Alzheimer’s disease related to gut health / KJZZ

New research is drawing a connection between gut health and Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at Arizona State University and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute have found what they believe is a new subtype of the disease, which is linked to a lingering infection from a common virus.


HonorHealth announces creation of international Center for Translational Science in Valley / KTAR

The HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale is forming a new Center for Translational Science to transform Arizona’s biomedical research landscape and bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and real-world solutions that benefit patients.


Here’s where GPEC hopes to take Metro Phoenix in the future / AZ Big Media

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) covers 20-plus jurisdictions, has attracted billion-dollar projects to the region and continues to enrich communities far and wide throughout the Valley. 


 Upcoming Events:

Feb. 11: BIO5 Student Industry Networking Event
Feb. 18: Arizona Rural and Public Health Policy Forum
Feb. 19: AZBio Day at the Capitol
March 6: Flinn Foundation Bio Capital Conference
April 2-3: Venture Madness 2025


Check out our new Bio Blog for the latest news about Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap.