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: 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…
Arizona Bioscience News: ASU’s compact X-ray; Venture Madness finalists; Cancer vaccine trial
February 16, 2023
ASU’s compact accelerator X-ray passes initial tests, begins commissioning process / KJZZ After more than six years of development and component testing at Arizona State University, the Compact X-Ray Light Source generated its first X-rays that can see not just bone,…
Flinn to host March 24 conference for bio entrepreneurs
February 15, 2023
The Flinn Foundation is hosting an all-day conference in March aimed at helping bioscience entrepreneurs secure risk capital and grow their companies, and providing investors exposure to promising startups. The Arizona BioPreneur Conference, “Risk Capital: Getting to Yes!” will feature…
