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
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
