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
Ribomed to move near TGen, offer bio accelerator
August 25, 2004
The founder of a Valley biotech firm intends to open a small-business accelerator as part of her company's upcoming facility in downtown Phoenix. Ribomed Biotechnologies CEO Michelle Hanna plans to house her company's labs and offices, as well as the…
Phoenix pursuing hospital for downtown bioscience campus
August 17, 2004
In the wake of last week's announcement of a joint ASU/UA biomedical campus in downtown Phoenix, city leaders wasted no time in pursuing their next major goal of adding a hospital to downtown's growing biosciences center.
Tucson welcomes new nanotube manufacturer
July 28, 2004
Tucson welcomed another technology startup to its growing high-tech industry this month when Tailored Materials Corp., a manufacturer of carbon-based elements called "nanotubes," announced it had raised $2 million in private equity to finance the initial phases of commercializing and…
UA Health Sciences Center appoints Greater Phoenix board
July 19, 2004
Looking ahead toward a greater presence in the Phoenix area, the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center has appointed a 16-member board to oversee its Greater Phoenix operations.
UA tech park proposes to triple its size
July 14, 2004
The University of Arizona has drawn up preliminary plans to triple the size of its Science and Technology Park over the next decade to 6 million square feet, including a complex of wet-labs and high-tech office space.
ASU to offer nation’s first master’s in biotech, genomics law
July 13, 2004
Arizona State University will continue to break ground in the state's growing bioscience industry by offering a new master's degree in biotechnology and genomics law next year, the first of its kind in the nation.
Phoenix Mayor wants to create knowledge nest-egg for Valley
July 13, 2004
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon is looking to pool resources into a fund that could help the Valley in its quest for a new knowledge-based economy.
