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Biotech buzz builds up in high schools

September 29, 2005

Most of the attention on Arizona's bioscience industry has focused on the successes of those already in the workforce. In this back-to-school feature we take a look at what high schools have accomplished in building bioscience education programs essential for…


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Sneak peek: the Phoenix biosciences high school

September 29, 2005

In August 2006, the new Phoenix Union High School District biosciences high school will open its doors.


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Biotech buzz builds up in Arizona high schools

September 29, 2005

Most of the attention on Arizona’s bioscience industry has focused on the successes of those already in the workforce. Keren G. Raz of the Flinn Foundation takes an in-depth look at what high schools have accomplished in building bioscience education…


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TGen and Biodesign land $8.9 million NIH grant

September 27, 2005

Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute and the Translational Genomics Research Institute were awarded $8.9 million in federal grants to research methods of screening radiation victims in the event of a terrorist attack. The two will work as part of a…


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Biotech firm moves headquarters to Valley

September 13, 2005

Canadian drug-development company InNexus is moving its headquarters and research laboratories to Scottsdale. The Valley beat out Seattle, San Francisco, and San Diego in landing InNexus's headquarters. The move could result in up to 100 jobs for people in the…


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C-Path receives Flinn grant of $1.25 million

August 19, 2005

Tucson's Critical Path Institute (C-Path) has received a $1.25 million grant from the Flinn Foundation to support startup operations and scientific and educational programs over the next five years. The new institute, founded by the University of Arizona, U.S. Food…


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‘Cowboy spirit’ inspires C-Path director

August 19, 2005

Dr. Ray Woosley has generated a lot of excitement in Arizona with the founding of C-Path. The Tucson-based Critical Path Institute, which has received millions in community support, aims to turn Woosley's vision of revolutionizing the drug development process into…


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