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
ASU launches Technopolis
October 23, 2003
Arizona State University has launched a new program to give technology and life-sciences entrepreneurs a leg-up in establishing and funding their enterprises. The program, known as Technopolis, kicked off with Launch Pad, an intensive, eight-week program on developing effective business…
Draft ‘Roadmap’ recommendations presented at bio symposium
October 13, 2003
Nearly 200 scientists and leaders in Arizona's bioscience community attended the seventh-annual Arizona Biosciences Leadership Symposium in Scottsdale. Attendees shared research progress and heard the preliminary findings of six platform workgroups, each responsible for studying specific disciplines outlined in Arizona's…
Universities outline plan for downtown Phoenix bio collaboration
October 02, 2003
The presidents of Arizona's three state universities outlined their vision yesterday to the Phoenix City Council for a new building to house collaborative research efforts. The building would be the second to be constructed at the new downtown Phoenix bioscience…
Regents approve funds for bio-related projects
October 02, 2003
The Arizona Board of Regents approved several measures at its September 25-26 meeting that impact the state's biosciences industry, including research buildings at Arizona State University, a new University of Arizona Science Center, and a pool of funds to fight…
‘Rainmaker’ makes good on promise of Arizona’s future
September 26, 2003
The International Genomics Consortium in large part owes its existence to Richard Mallery, one of the leading business lawyers in the West. From its birth as a cocktail-napkin idea to the recent groundbreaking of its headquarters in downtown Phoenix, this…
‘Star’ series focuses on science economy
September 25, 2003
The Arizona Daily Star has published a three-part, seven-article special report describing the successes, hopes, needs, and challenges associated with establishing a science-based technology economy in the Tucson area.
City leader vital to genomics, bioscience success
August 27, 2003
The word "genomics" meant little to Sheryl Sculley throughout her three decades as a top city administrator. It may prove to be the hallmark of her career—and the silver bullet that will revitalize downtown Phoenix.
