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
Governor proposes innovation fund for science, technology
January 17, 2006
Gov. Janet Napolitano announced at her 2006 State of the State address the creation of a public-private partnership to boost Arizona's science and technology sectors, including the biosciences. Napolitano requested $25 million in state dollars in her FY 2007 budget…
ASTA rolls out new website
January 17, 2006
The Arizona Science Teachers Association is rolling out its new website! In addition to a new look, the site will offer more dynamic functionality to its members. ASTA hosts annual statewide conference, provides support for NSTA regional conferences, mentors fellow…
Statewide coalition formed to advance growth of biosciences
January 13, 2006
Arizona's drive to become a national player in the emerging biosciences sector received a boost with the formation of a partnership of statewide business and science leaders. The coalition was developed throughout 2005 to help implement Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap, the…
TGen’s Office of Science Education and Research offers weblinks
January 13, 2006
TGen’s Office of Science Education and Outreach was established to enhance the public’s understanding of genetics and the remarkable discoveries at TGen emerging from completed sequence of the human genome and the advent of new and better technologies for both…
Rise in high-tech jobs presents workforce challenge
January 12, 2006
About 5,000 jobs for technicians will open up in the Valley over the next few years, challenging businesses and educational institutions to boost efforts to train and retain qualified workers.
TGen’s Summer Internship Program offers students opportunity to conduct research
January 12, 2006
The TGen Summer Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to conduct scientific research under the mentorship of an experienced investigator. In 2005, 60 interns worked side-by-side with TGen researchers and their teams to unlock the mysteries of genetic diseases…
Network of leaders driving ‘Roadmap’ expands in ’05
January 11, 2006
The roster of leading Arizona scientists, economic developers, policy leaders, and others working to implement Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap—the state's long-term plan to achieve prominence in the biosciences—expanded broadly in 2005.
