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
Science Foundation Arizona awards $10 million for research-industry partnerships
August 23, 2007
Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) has awarded $10 million in grants to eight research partnerships through its Strategic Research Group (SRG) program. The grants will support collaborations of scientists and businesses in three fields especially vital in Arizona: sustainability, information and…
Biodesign Institute leads green-building wave for Arizona biosciences
August 22, 2007
The newest facility for the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University has been certified as one of the most environmentally sensitive buildings in the United States. Biodesign's Building B is the first development in Arizona to receive platinum certification from…
New appointment at Maricopa Intergrated Health System
August 21, 2007
Dr. Jeffrey Joyce announced the appointment of Janeth Mattox, M.P.A as Manager for Academic Research with the Department of Research at Maricopa Integrated Health System. The appointment is effective as of August 20, 2007. Ms. Mattox has over 15 years
Universities fail to reward science and math professors for working with schoolteachers
August 21, 2007
[Source: Jeffrey Brainard, Chronicle of Higher Education] — Science professors receive few professional rewards for joining projects financed by the Math and Science Partnerships program, the federal government’s principal effort to improve math and science teaching in elementary and secondary…
Lowe’s to grant $5M for parent-teacher groups
August 21, 2007
Grant Title: Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Eligibility: K-12 schools and nonprofits Value: 1,000 awards of $2,000-$5,000 Deadline: October 12, 2007 Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) is dedicated to helping parent-teacher groups achieve more for their schools. For more information,…
NIH awards UA grant to purchase mass spectrometer
August 17, 2007
The University of Arizona has received a $925,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to purchase a new mass spectrometer that will serve more than 20 university departments. The award buttresses UA's reputation as a leader in mass…
Today is deadline for Mesa P.S. Biomedical & Genomics research grant
August 17, 2007
Attention Teachers: This is a reminder that the application for the MPS Biomedical and Genomics Research Grant is due today, August 17, 2007. Electronic applications are preferred, however faxed applications and hand carried applications are accepted as well. If you…
