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
Former mayor sets tone for statewide tech agenda
March 21, 2003
In the early 1990s, Paul Johnson led the City of Phoenix as the youngest mayor of a major U.S. city. Today, though no longer in an elected post, his political skills are essential in leading a statewide charge to grow…
Bio-related legislation making progress
March 19, 2003
Two bills that would enhance Arizona's biosciences sector are moving through the Legislature. One would ease university technology-transfer restrictions, the other provide $29 million for research facilities at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona.
Flagstaff called critical to Arizona’s bio future
February 26, 2003
Flagstaff has the ingredients to play a vital role in the future of biosciences in Arizona, according to Walter Plosila of the Battelle Memorial Institute. Plosila addressed an audience of more than 100 Flagstaff community leaders today to present Arizona's…
Top ED journal honors Flagstaff schools
February 26, 2003
Flagstaff Unified High School District ranks among the top one-third of school districts across the nation, according to the December 2002 issue of Expansion Management, a leading economic development magazine. EM's Education Quotient is one of the tools used by…
State-of-State address touts high-tech plans
January 13, 2003
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano stressed in her State of the State Address today that developing tech industries will be key to building the "new Arizona economy." She outlined three actions that promise to advance the state's biosciences sector.
Napolitano takes office; plans to target biotech
January 08, 2003
The Janet Napolitano era, officially underway this week, promises action that will directly impact Arizona's biosciences industry. Arizona's new governor announced several specific goals throughout her campaign and since her successful election to stimulate the high-tech economy.
Battelle study outlines strategy for Arizona biosciences
December 03, 2002
Arizona has many of the essential elements needed to become a national leader in the biosciences, but must strengthen its medical research base and build a critical mass of bioscience firms and jobs, according to a study released today at…
