BioBlog: Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap
Welcome to the Flinn Foundation Bio Blog where you will receive the latest news throughout 2025 (and beyond) on the next iteration of Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap.
The Roadmap is the nation’s longest-running, statewide bioscience strategic plan. Bookmark this page for regular updates on the biosciences in Arizona and the development of the new Roadmap coming this fall.
BioBlog: Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap
News and Updates
Dr. Goldman’s Tucson lab advancing heart failure treatment
October 22, 2026
A research lab led by Dr. Steven Goldman of the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center is progressing toward clinical trials while also training and teaching the next generation of researchers. The lab takes samples from patients with heart failure and…
Macula Vision Systems: An Arizona startup success
October 19, 2026
Macula Vision Systems, based at the University of Arizona Center for Innovation in Oro Valley, is developing a device to bring efficiency and precision to laboratories. The company, led by Oleg Gusyatin, was a 2025 participant in the Flinn Foundation…
By the Numbers: Flinn Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program
October 16, 2026
Each year, six Arizona bioscience startups are selected to receive $75,000 in funding support through the Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program, administered through the Foundation’s nonprofit partner, the Arizona Bioindustry Association. Selectees also receive programmatic benefits over the year-long program.…
Creating workforce starts early at Arizona Bioscience Week
October 15, 2026
The big picture: To grow successfully, Arizona’s bioscience ecosystem needs to strengthen talent and career pathways. That starts early. Exposing young, local students to a career in a field they may never have considered can pay huge dividends. A video…
Arizona Bioscience News, October 2026
October 08, 2026
Each month, we'll take a look at developments across the state's bioscience ecosystem and how they connect to the Roadmap.
Flinn to fund new Alzheimer’s research, cancer data platform
October 08, 2026
The Flinn Foundation has approved two separate grants to support innovative Alzheimer’s disease research and a data project to enhance cancer prevention research and care delivery across the state. “The Flinn Foundation is excited to be funding these two…
Arizona Bioscience News: Newsletter Refresh Coming; Reiman Steps Down; New Yuma Soil Lab; Panchanathan Earns Engineering Honor; ASU Advances Manufacturing Education
September 10, 2026
Coming soon: A revamped Arizona Bioscience News / Flinn Foundation The Flinn Foundation will be introducing a new-look Arizona Bioscience News next month. Today’s edition will be the final one using this long-established format. Thank you for your current and continued…
