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.
Live Blog: Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap
News and Updates
Arizona Bioscience News: GT Medical Technologies raises $45M; Tucson economic expansion; Startups join MedTech accelerator
March 30, 2023
Tempe medical device firm raises $45M to expand technology to treat brain tumors / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno) Tempe-based GT Medical Technologies Inc. raised $45 million that will be used to expand the company’s commercialization of its GammaTile Therapy, a…
Dr. David Gullen to hand over Flinn Foundation board chair after more than two decades of service
March 30, 2023
Dr. Eric Reiman, nationally recognized Alzheimer’s researcher, selected as new chair Dr. David Gullen, the longest-serving member of the Flinn Foundation board of directors, is stepping down as chair after 21 years of leading the philanthropic grantmaking organization. He will…
Arizona Bioscience News: Banner Health in Scottsdale; HonorHealth radiation study; Final four startups
March 24, 2023
Banner to build $400 million hospital, cancer center in north Scottsdale / Arizona Republic Banner Health is planning to build a $400 million hospital and cancer center in north Scottsdale on 48 acres off Loop 101—the four-story Banner Scottsdale Medical Center…
Arizona Bioscience News: $90M to ASU for X-ray science; Barrow’s FTD study; Valley fever cases
March 09, 2023
National Science Foundation awards $90.8M to ASU to advance X-ray science / ASU News Arizona State University will receive $90.8 million from the National Science Foundation to support a five-year project to build the world’s first Compact X-ray Free Electron Laser,…
Arizona Bioscience News: Mayo Clinic’s Discovery Oasis; TGen’s Alzheimer’s finding; New Valleywise medical facility
March 02, 2023
Mayo Clinic set to start work on 120-acre Phoenix biotech innovation hub / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno) Mayo Clinic has submitted its zoning application with the city of Phoenix to develop Discovery Oasis, a 120-acre medical and research campus adjacent…
Arizona Bioscience News: Flinn program adds 6 bio startups; $52M to Casa Grande health facility; Televeda wins $3M
February 23, 2023
On the rise in 2023: 6 Arizona bioscience startups to watch / AZ Big Media The Flinn Foundation has selected six early-stage Arizona bioscience firms for the 10th cohort of its entrepreneurship program. The companies will receive $30,000 in funding support…
On the rise in 2023: Six Arizona bioscience startups
February 23, 2023
Phoenix area, Tucson companies selected for Flinn Foundation program The Arizona bioscience startups representing the 10th cohort of the Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program are developing innovative products and devices to better treat cancer, improve mental health, provide long-lasting refrigeration…
