SEMICON West to make Phoenix its permanent home starting in 2027 / Phoenix Business Journal
Arizona will soon become the permanent home of SEMICON West, the semiconductor industry’s largest conference and trade show that debuted in the state last year, and switch to a spring schedule starting in 2027.
Invest Southwest names new executive director, board leadership / Phoenix Business Journal
Invest Southwest Inc., a Phoenix-based nonprofit that hosts Arizona’s longest-running venture capital and pitch conference, has appointed Sharon Ducati as executive director. Ducati previously served as the community engagement and communications manager for the Phoenix Bioscience Core.
Video: UA-Phoenix medical school researcher developing diagnostic for endometrial cancer / Flinn Foundation
Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz of the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is developing a non-invasive swab that can detect endometrial cancer at an early stage. Herbst-Kralovetz in 2026 received a $100,000 grant from the Flinn Foundation Translational Seed Grants Program, which is accepting applications for its next cohort.
Alzheimer’s blood tests offer promise to predict the disease / New York Times
Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London suggests that the use of blood tests for Alzheimer’s could transform the way the disease is diagnosed and even predict who might develop Alzheimer’s and when. Flinn Foundation Board chair Dr. Eric Reiman, CEO emeritus and lead researcher at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, agrees on the research’s potential to predict a person’s risk.
In vitro diagnostics: An advanced manufacturing engine for America / Phoenix Business Journal (Op-ed)
For over four decades, diagnostics manufacturing and innovation have contributed to the growth of the Greater Tucson economy, according to the Roche Diagnostics article. In recent years, Roche has invested millions of dollars in its Oro Valley and Marana facilities to meet the needs of patients globally.
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