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
Budget passage brings research bill to forefront
June 18, 2003
With the budget impasse behind them, state lawmakers are expected to act on the $440-million plan to construct research facilities at the state universities before adjourning one of the Legislature's longest-ever sessions.
Phoenix breaks ground on Bioscience Center
June 17, 2003
A new era in the development of Arizona biosciences has been launched, less than a year after Jeffrey Trent decided to return home to Phoenix to lead a new, innovative genomics institute. Dr. Trent joined Governor Janet Napolitano, Phoenix Mayor…
University research bill awaiting action in Senate
May 21, 2003
Legislation to construct $440 million in new research facilities at Arizona's universities has been delayed in the Senate, caught up in political maneuvering surrounding the passing of the state budget.
Phoenix considers plans for biotech high school
May 21, 2003
Talks are currently underway regarding the potential creation of a biotech high school in downtown Phoenix. The plan, which has received support from partners Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, and the City of Phoenix, calls for transforming a…
BizAZ article examines lack of wet-lab space
May 16, 2003
Arizona still has some pretty high hurdles to clear before it can become a bioscience player, according to a recent BizAZ article. Highest among them may be the significant and growing need for wet-lab space.
PCC offers new bioscience programs, internships
May 08, 2003
Pima Community College has received over $1,000,000 from the National Institutes of Health since 1993 to increase the number of under-represented minority students achieving bachelor's degrees in the behavioral and biomedical sciences in Arizona.
Cancer Center director still driven by bench, bedside
May 05, 2003
In 1999, Dr. Daniel Von Hoff made good on a promise to a Tucson-based mentor dying of pancreatic cancer. He left Texas to fulfill his friend's dream through his own vision for the Arizona Cancer Center, making a difference in…
