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
Local investor group aims to market UA tech ideas
December 20, 2007
[Source: Jack Gillum, ARIZONA DAILY STAR] – If Alicia Reeves and Olin Feuerbacher have their way, testing time for dangerous E. coli bacteria would be cut to a fraction of what it takes now.The duo hope to move that vision…
Deadline nears for SFAz’s Competitive Advantage Award program
December 20, 2007
The proposal deadline for the Competitive Advantage Award (CAA) program of Science Foundation Arizona is January 16. Grants will support investigators in Arizona research-performing institutions in three areas: sustainability, information and communication technologies, and biosciences. CAA awards are intended to…
Biodiversity Informatics Initiative Underway
December 20, 2007
[Source: Bio5] – Two recently recruited scientists from UC Davis, Michael Sanderson, PhD, and Michelle McMahon, PhD, are jump-starting the new Biodiversity Informatics initiative at The University of Arizona (UA). The initiative is building on existing UA strengths in biology…
Banner teams with international health care giant on Alzheimer’s research
December 20, 2007
[Source: Phoenix Business Journal] – The Banner Alzheimer’s Institute of Phoenix and AstraZeneca, a multi-billion-dollar international health care company, hope to advance understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and AstraZeneca plan to use cutting-edge…
Learn protein and cell culture techniques
December 19, 2007
Pima Community College wants to help you improve your bioscience knowledge and skills. Work towards a Biotechnology Certificate. Financial support is available through Job Path, depending on need. BIO 207, CRN 22492, Biotechnology Instrumentation II (4 Credits); Principles and methodologies…
Tool developed at UA may spot cancer faster
December 18, 2007
[Source: Alan Fischer, Tucson Citizen] – Cancer and other illnesses could be detected – and treated – years sooner, thanks to a tool developed by a Tucson company spun off from University of Arizona research. “This technology can save lives,”…
TGen to hire Education & Outreach Specialist
December 17, 2007
TGen has recently opened a new full-time position in their Education and Outreach department. The Job Description is highlighted below. Online applications only are now being accepted at www.tgen.org under
