News and Updates

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.  

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News and Updates

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…


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‘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…


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‘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.


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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.


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Poste to keynote Phoenix Forum

August 21, 2003

George Poste, renowned scientist and director of the Arizona Biodesign Institute (AzBio), will be the featured speaker at the August 27 Phoenix Forum, coordinated by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.


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Phoenix/Tempe vow cooperation on biosciences, arts

August 08, 2003

Tempe and Phoenix officials put aside their differences earlier this month to discuss key issues of common interest: the biosciences and arts.


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Arizona bio efforts highlighted in national trade journal

July 22, 2003

Arizona biosciences received prominent mention in the cover story of Biotech Tech's June edition. The article highlights Arizona to exemplify the many regional efforts to build an economic future through the life sciences.


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