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
GME formulas and funding continue to hold Arizona back
April 07, 2023
*This article first appeared in the Spring 2023 issue of Arizona Physician magazine, a publication of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Photo courtesy of Maricopa County Medical Society.By Brian PowellFlinn Foundation Arizona medical leaders are in a seemingly endless struggle…
Arizona Bioscience News: Alzheimer’s researcher to lead Flinn; UArizona research building opens; Intel expansion
April 07, 2023
Award-winning Alzheimer’s researcher tapped to chair Flinn Foundation / Phoenix Business Journal Dr. Eric Reiman, CEO of Banner Research and executive director at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, has been named chairman of the Flinn Foundation board of directors, replacing Dr. David…
Flinn to host April 19 bioscience progress update
April 04, 2023
The Flinn Foundation will host an online event from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19 to provide its annual update on the progress of Arizona’s bioscience sector. Gov. Katie Hobbs will offer remarks on the role of the…
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,…
