New execs named at Tech Parks Arizona, University of Arizona Center for Innovation / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno)
Tech Parks Arizona—the organization responsible for connecting the University of Arizona and its research with technology companies to spur innovation and collaboration—has filled three executive roles, including executive director of the UArizona Center for Innovation.
Arizona high-schoolers complete 2024 TGen Bioscience Leadership Academy / Arizona Daily Sun
The TGen Bioscience Leadership Academy— which annually selects 20 rising juniors and seniors from Arizona high schools for a $1,000 scholarship and an opportunity to explore biomedical research careers with TGen faculty and administrative experts—celebrated the end of its 2024 program last month.
Cancer research center celebrates new opening in Goodyear / West Valley View
Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers opened its sixth center—and largest to date—in Goodyear, which will provide the latest in cancer care and research technology including radiation therapy, chemotherapy and imaging services.
Mayo Clinic’s commitment to closing the gaps in cancer care / Phoenix Magazine
The Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is working to eliminate health disparities and close the gaps in cancer care by increasing access to cancer screenings, through personalized medicine to better identify the right treatment, and innovative new therapies.
Arizona Venture Development Corp. CEO no longer with organization / Phoenix Business Journal
Arizona Venture Development Corp. founding president and CEO Andy Lombard, who launched the nonprofit venture capital firm in July 2022 to help close funding gaps for underrepresented founders, has departed the firm.
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