From the Arizona Capitol Times:
More than two decades after Arizona leaders charted a course for the state’s budding bioscience industry, growth has come by way of four more medical schools, increased funding for research and entrepreneurship, job growth, the creation of an industry association and nationwide momentum, according to the Arizona Capitol Times.
“When you look at the biosciences, you see steadiness and resilience. This is something I know that lawmakers look at at the Capitol, our city elected official teams look at, and this is something that we need to celebrate,” said Heather Carter, chair of the statewide Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee.
Carter attributed the growth over the past 20 or so years to not only the Roadmap but also to the support of elected officials and voters.
“At important moments, many local and state leaders have really rolled up their sleeves and have devoted precious resources to strengthen both the education and the research in health care and the bio economy. And then voters have gone to the polls and have done the same,” Carter said.