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: COVID-19 in Arizona; Science, tech leaders honored; New venture capital deals
November 05, 2020
The number of daily COVID-19 cases in Arizona hit a 3-month high as health experts warn about the growing percentage of positive tests and upcoming holiday celebrations. Hospitals worry conditions in Arizona are likely to get worse and are making…
Arizona Bioscience News: COVID-19 in Arizona; Neolight raises $7M; Caris Life Sciences expands in Phoenix
October 29, 2020
Arizona’s draft COVID-19 vaccine plan submitted to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests priority will go to a broad category of health care workers. A University of Arizona researcher is developing a test that relies on a…
Arizona Bioscience News: COVID-19 in Arizona
October 22, 2020
COVID-19 is spreading at its fastest rate in Arizona since June, leading an Arizona State University expert to say the state is in the middle of a surge. Meanwhile, University of Arizona researchers have found that coronavirus antibodies can last…
Arizona Bioscience News: COVID-19 in Arizona; $3M grant to UArizona Cancer Center; New Tucson startup competition
October 15, 2020
Arizona COVID-19 cases topped 1,000 in a day for the first time since last month as part of a steady rise that has experts concerned about “exponential growth” and calling for the continuation of mask mandates. A Centers for Disease…
Arizona BioPreneur Conference set for Oct. 21-22
October 15, 2020
The Arizona BioPreneur Conference will feature two days of high-profile keynote speakers, educational sessions, a pitch competition, and opportunities for networking. The free virtual event for bioscience entrepreneurs, investors, resource providers, and supporters will be held from 1 to 5…
Arizona Bioscience News: COVID-19 in Arizona; UA Tech Park attracts 2 bio startups; $10M donation to Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
October 01, 2020
Arizona is investing $14 million in its three state universities toward COVID-19 response efforts, including expanded wastewater monitoring and the Arizona State University Biodesign Institute’s development of a rapid, 20-minute saliva test. The Phoenix area hopes to double its contributions…
Arizona Bioscience News: COVID-19 in Arizona
September 24, 2020
HonorHealth, Scottsdale’s largest employer, and Banner Health are speaking out against rescinding mask mandates after the city of Scottsdale voted to end its mandate. Masks are still required throughout Maricopa County, including Scottsdale, and at Arizona hospitals which are allowing…
