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

Arizona presence expands at BIO 2004

June 15, 2004

A no-show at the world's largest biotechnology trade show just three years ago, Arizona continues to expand its presence at the annual BIO convention. Last week a delegation of 60 traveled to San Francisco for the four-day event, and the…


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Tucson lands new firms

June 15, 2004

Tucson has added a handful of new bioscience-related outlets in recent weeks with the announcement of a new VA pharmacy, the relocation of small optics and pharmaceutical firms, and plans to build a new cancer center.


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Federal proposal could mean new AZ incubator

June 15, 2004

Scottsdale Congressman J.D. Hayworth is preparing a proposal to create 10 small-business incubators nationally, including one in Arizona, according to the Business Journal.


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Los Arcos to house ASU center for research, commerce

May 27, 2004

Scottsdale and Arizona State University today announced plans to purchase the long-contested Los Arcos Mall site from developer Steve Ellman for $41.5 million. The locale will serve as the future home of the ASU Scottsdale Center for New Technology and…


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Mayo surgeon fights cancer in both lab and OR

April 16, 2004

Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist Barbara Pockaj attacks cancer on multiple fronts. In her surgical battle against patients' tumors, Pockaj feels she is curing cancer every day. But when she doffs scrubs and dons a lab coat as part of an…


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ASU, UA planning major expansion of bio faculty

April 02, 2004

With research facilities underway at Arizona's universities and in downtown Phoenix, attention is turning to the researchers who will ultimately bring these buildings to life.


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Dutch delegation explores AZ biotech

March 19, 2004

A group of economic developers from the Netherlands spent the week meeting with Arizona scientists and business leaders to forge relationships for potential future partnerships.


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