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
UA Clinical trial for detection of MRSA leads to FDA approval
June 08, 2007
The University of Arizona
TGen study identifying alteration in gene associated with uterine cancer lays groundwork for more targeted therapies
June 05, 2007
Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute announced the discovery of previously unrecognized alterations in a gene called FGFR2 in a subset of endometrial cancers, the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. The mutations in FGFR2 result in…
Two-week forensics course for Tucson students and teachers begins Wednesday
June 04, 2007
[Source: Rachel Hamilton, Tucson Citizen] — A University of Arizona science program is offering high school students, college freshmen and grade-school teachers an opportunity for an intensive, two-week forensics course. “Forensics: The Science Detectives” is offered by the Arizona Research…
Mayo Clinic – Spread of breast cancer to lungs in asthma patients may be prevented by use of common inhalers
June 04, 2007
Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Arizona suggest there may be a link between asthma and the spread of cancer in breast cancer patients. Importantly, using available inhaler medications could reduce potential metastasis to the lungs in breast cancer patients who…
Raytheon touts math, science
June 03, 2007
[Source: Carol Peck, Guest columnist, Arizona Republic] — When you think of the Raytheon Co. in Tucson, you automatically think of an industry leader in defense and space technologies. However, thanks to their incredible partnership with Sunnyside Unified School District…
