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
Agreement OK’d for multi-university bio campus
February 11, 2004
The three state universities will soon join the construction frenzy at the Phoenix Bioscience Center, as officials from the City of Phoenix sign an agreement with higher-education officials to designate space and existing buildings for use by the Arizona Biomedical…
Napolitano embraces capital legislation at tech forum
February 11, 2004
Governor Napolitano rallied nearly 500 business and technology leaders at her annual tech forum, urging passage of three new bills and a constitutional amendment that would strengthen the state's high-tech infrastructure.
Bioscience VC plans move to Scottsdale
February 09, 2004
Due to uncertainties that have arisen since its publication, this story has been removed from the Flinn Foundation Web site.
ASU gains science policy think tank
January 29, 2004
ASU President Michael Crow has convinced the Center for Science, Policy, and Outcomes, a science policy think tank, to move to ASU from its current home at Columbia University.
Banker leads governor’s charge to boost Arizona knowledge economy
January 13, 2004
From the rugby field to the board table, Ed Zito thrives on hard work and perseverance--old-fashioned values that propelled his rise in the local banking industry and, more recently, his success as chairman of the governor's technology council. Governor Napolitano…
Biomed companies to open shop in Chandler, bring 270 jobs
January 08, 2004
Three biomedical companies are establishing presences on the Price Road Corridor in Chandler, bringing with them a combined 270 jobs. The move could represent the beginning of a biomedical center in the East Valley suburb.
Governor’s tech council unveils recommendations
December 19, 2003
The Governor's Council on Innovation and Technology yesterday revealed numerous recommendations for improving Arizona's high-tech economy. The proposals, which focus on capital formation, commercialization of university technology, and augmentation of technology business infrastructure, will serve as a basis for the…
