News and Updates

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.  

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News and Updates

Bioscience firms help boost Arizona’s VC investments

November 02, 2005

Two bioscience-related firms are securing investments and helping to boost Arizona's venture capital to its best figure in three years.


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ASU research director champions collaboration

October 27, 2005

Kathleen Matt, Arizona State University's assistant vice president for research and director of clinical partnerships, seems to be everywhere these days. You can find her working on establishing innovative collaborations with local hospitals, attending meetings for the Phoenix campus medical…


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ABA awarded Flinn grant, names McGarity CEO

October 18, 2005

The Arizona BioIndustry Association has received a three-year, $600,000 matching grant from the Flinn Foundation to help the growing non-profit organization build its infrastructure through the addition of professional staff, and thus assume a greater leadership role in the development…


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Arizona Town Hall tackles bioscience agenda

October 14, 2005

This weekend 150 citizens from around the state will gather at the Grand Canyon to discuss how to advance Arizona's bioscience agenda.


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Report says rising costs threaten Phoenix bio, local officials disagree

October 12, 2005

Boyd published a report concluding that rising real estate prices and higher business operating costs could slow Phoenix's push to become a leading bioscience economy.


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Mayo to open Valley heart transplant center

October 03, 2005

The Mayo Clinic has won approval to open a heart transplant center in the Valley.


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From biz to bioscience: Chancellor paves the way for Arizona’s future workforce

September 29, 2005

Leading the nation's largest community college system as Arizona shifts to a knowledge-based economy is no small feat. But Rufus Glasper, chancellor of Maricopa County Community Colleges, is seizing the opportunity, guiding the system into the future with a strong…


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