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
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…
Battelle study reveals Arizona’s bioscience strengths, weaknesses
December 02, 2002
Arizona is well-positioned to become nationally competitive in the biosciences arena but must improve its university research funding base and create a stronger entrepreneurial culture.
