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
Tucson bio company receives $4 million in venture funding
June 09, 2006
Tucson’s BioVigilant has received $4 million in venture capital support to help it move its technology to the marketplace. The company, which has developed instruments that can rapidly identify certain kinds of biological contamination or bio-agent attacks, will use the…
Angel Tax Credit starts July 1
June 06, 2006
The Angel Investment Tax Credit is approaching its start date of July 1, 2006. Passed last year by the Legislature, the program will allow individuals who choose to invest in tech companies to be eligible for a 30 percent credit…
NAU’s Center for Science Teaching and Learning announces summer courses
June 02, 2006
The following courses will be offered at Northern Arizona University this summer as part of the MAST program and are open enrollment. For more information about the MAST program, click here. For more information about courses, click here and look…
Highlights of bioscience education in Arizona in the second quarter of 2006
June 02, 2006
Two new schools slated to open in August begin accepting applications: the Bioscience High School in downtown Phoenix and the Copper Ridge Math and Science Academy of the Scottsdale Unified School District. Twelve Arizona students brought home more than $69,000…
New Copper Ridge Math and Science Academy in Scottsdale now accepting applications
June 01, 2006
This specialized program offers incoming freshmen who have an aptitude for math and science the opportunity to excel in a unique learning environment. Opening August 21, 2006, at Scottsdale Copper Ridge campus at DC Ranch located at 10101 E. Thompson…
Arizona bioscience leaders, companies recognized at ABA awards dinner
June 01, 2006
Two individuals from the Phoenix area and three Tucson firms were honored at the second-annual Excellence in Bioscience Awards Dinner last night in Scottsdale, sponsored by the Arizona BioIndustry Association.
Gilbert schools hoping for more gifted funding (Arizona Republic article)
June 01, 2006
[Source: Ray Parker, Arizona Republic] — Gilbert educators look to double the state money their schools receive for gifted programs if legislators follow through and for the first time in 15 years increase funding. There is strong support from state…
