News and Updates

Live Blog: 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.  

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News and Updates

Flinn Foundation unveils a new roadmap for the Arizona biosciences

January 06, 2026

*This article first appeared in the Winter 2025 issue of Arizona Physician magazine, a publication of the Maricopa County Medical Society. By Brian PowellFlinn FoundationThe Arizona Cardinals and the state’s ascension in the biosciences over the past two decades are…


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Arizona Bioscience News: U of A med school in Yuma; Abbott–Exact Sciences deal; $700K for wearable tech; Alzheimer’s eye test; AI senior care HQ move; Strive expands in Mesa; AZ health tech growth

December 04, 2025

U of A and partner to open medical school branch in Yuma / Arizona Daily Star The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix will open a medical school branch in Yuma, partnering with Onvida Health, to help address a severe shortage…


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Arizona Bioscience News:Arizona joins neuroarts network; GCOI winners announced; U of A gets $917K for skin cancer research; HealthyU sees 998% growth; U of A launches maternal diet study

November 20, 2025

State arts commission, philanthropies join national network of neuroarts advocates  / Flinn Foundation Arizona has joined 10 regions across the U.S. as part of the new Community Neuroarts Coalitions Network to explore how the arts can be used to improve the…


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State arts commission, philanthropies join national network of neuroarts advocates  

November 14, 2025

Emerging field focuses on arts-based programming to enhance health and well-being Arizona has joined 10 regions across the U.S. as part of a new network exploring how the arts can be used to improve the health and well-being of individuals…


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Arizona Bioscience News: New Roadmap outlines Arizona’s bio strengths; ASU med school receives $100M+ gift; HonorHealth expands awake brain surgery; Innovation award finalists named

October 23, 2025

Bioscience Roadmap shows Arizona's strengths include semiconductors, medical devices / KJZZ Mary O’Reilly, Flinn Foundation vice president, bioscience research programs spoke with The Show to talk about the new Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap including its five goals and future impact on the…


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Arizona Bioscience News: Flagstaff fuels statewide bioscience growth; Parkinson’s test advances in Scottsdale; NeuroCatch moves to Phoenix; Venture Madness names new director

October 16, 2025

From research to industry, Flagstaff fuels Arizona’s bioscience growth / Flagstaff Business News Flagstaff is quickly becoming a standout in Arizona’s growing bioscience sector, with business leaders and educational institutions aligning their strategies with the state’s long-term vision outlined in…


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Flinn Foundation Board of Directors, Chair, Eric M. Reiman, M.D.

Flinn board chair Dr. Eric Reiman receives lifetime achievement award for Alzheimer’s research

October 14, 2025

Collaborative researcher remains focused on finding effective Alzheimer’s prevention therapies Dr. Eric Reiman, who has led Arizona’s transformation into a destination for Alzheimer’s and other age-related research, will receive the 2025 AZBio Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement at the annual…


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