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
HHMI selects 12 institutions to launch nationwide science education experiment
December 12, 2007
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has selected 12 colleges and universities to participate in a nationwide genomics course that will involve first-year college students in authentic research. The new course is the first major initiative from HHMI
Study finds gene linked to aggressive prostate cancer
December 11, 2007
[Source: TGen] – Results from two genome-wide association studies have identified a genetic variant of the DAB2IP gene that is associated with the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Research teams from the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), Wake Forest University…
Valutek donation supports TGen’s genomic research and discovery programs
December 11, 2007
[Source: Nanowerk News] – Valutek, a leading solutions provider of products for cleanrooms and controlled environments, has made a $10,000 product donation to the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen). The contribution actively supports Phoenix’s burgeoning biotech movement and directly benefits…
The College Depot to promote college access in Phoenix
December 10, 2007
[Source: Debbie Dillon, City of Phoenix] — For every 100 students entering 9th grade, only 67 will graduate four years later. Of those 67, only 38 will enroll in college within a year of graduation. Less than 16% of Arizona
NAU awarded $3.4 million to increase math and science teachers
December 10, 2007
As the nation grapples with an increasing need for scientists, engineers and technical experts, Northern Arizona University finds itself perfectly poised to attract and retain qualified teachers who will draw students into these fields. Gov. Janet Napolitano [and NAU president…
New ASU interdisciplinary PhD graduate program in Biological Design set for launch
December 10, 2007
[Source: Joseph Caspermeyer, Arizona State University] – To help meet the need of Arizona
UA details parts of its long-range planning
December 10, 2007
[Source: Eric Swedlund, Arizona Daily Star] – The University of Arizona is working to redefine its role as a land-grant university with a five-year strategic plan guiding growth and focusing on meeting state needs in research and work-force development. Among…
