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
Mesa biotech teacher champions hands-on, cutting-edge learning
September 25, 2007
Over the past four years, Xan Simonson has led a revolution in the way biotechnology is taught in the Mesa Public Schools. Next up: spreading the word and building a statewide contingent of expertly prepared teachers to facilitate students' exploration…
Ribomed to leave downtown Phoenix site for San Diego
September 25, 2007
In the spring of 2005, with the current vision of the downtown Phoenix Biomedical Campus just taking shape, a small, pioneering biotech company set up shop in downtown Phoenix. That firm, Ribomed Biotechnologies, is now on its way out of…
ASU working to cancel out math apathy
September 23, 2007
[Source: Ryan Gabrielson, East Valley Tribune] — ASU student Nicole Bernardo is convinced her mind isn
Napolitano honored as BIO Governor of the Year
September 19, 2007
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has given Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano its 2007 Governor of the Year award, recognizing her support of the biosciences in Arizona and her leadership on behalf of the biosciences during her term as Chair of…
Long-Time Director Passes, Noted For 28 Years of Service
September 18, 2007
Jay S. Ruffner, a prominent Phoenix attorney and long-time member of the Flinn Foundation board of directors, passed away on Sept. 11 in Phoenix. Mr. Ruffner, 66, joined the Flinn Foundation board in 1979 and had served in the role…
“Arizona Bio Boom” tour draws international audience
September 18, 2007
Indicative of the burgeoning reputation of Arizona's bioscience endeavors, the "Arizona Bio Boom" tour, part of the International Economic Development Council's annual conference, sold out faster than any other featured event at the conference. Participants represented 21 states, Puerto Rico,…
For the love of science education
September 17, 2007
[Source: La Monica Everett-Haynes, University of Arizona Communications] — Arizona is the nation
