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
Arizona Bioscience News: Bio Capital Conference; Banner Health research chief ; NAU health care education; NIH funding
February 13, 2025
Three weeks until Bio Capital Conference at Creighton in Phoenix / Flinn Foundation Ever wondered what venture capitalists discuss behind closed doors? Or what it takes for a startup to move into diligence with a VC firm? These questions and many more will…
Arizona Bioscience News: ASU medical school dean; Native American cervical cancer ; ‘Success breeds success’; Translational research
February 06, 2025
Renowned innovator named founding dean of new ASU medical school / Phoenix Business Journal Arizona State University selected decorated and internationally renowned psychiatrist and innovator of neuromodulation technologies, Sarah Hollingsworth “Holly” Lisanby, as founding dean of the ASU School of Medicine…
Arizona Bioscience News: Bio Capital Conference; Venture Madness finalists ; Alzheimer’s and gut health
January 30, 2025
2025 Bio Capital Conference set for March 6 in Phoenix / Flinn Foundation The agenda is coming together for the 2025 Flinn Foundation Bio Capital Conference on March 6, featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions with entrepreneurs and investors, a storytelling workshop,…
Arizona Bioscience News: Tesoro accelerator program; Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research ; Arizona venture capital
January 16, 2025
Tech industry, city leaders partner on Phoenix startup accelerator / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno) The new 12-week Tesoro accelerator program, in partnership with the city of Phoenix, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and StartupAZ, plans to host two cohorts of…
Ten Arizona research teams earn $100K Flinn Foundation seed grants
January 13, 2025
The Flinn Foundation Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research program has awarded a combined $1 million to 10 Arizona research teams with the potential to turn their findings into viable products and treatments that impact patients. The program’s 10th cohort…
Arizona Bioscience News: CES 2025; Alzheimer’s risk factors; Antibiotic resistance; Arizona Venture Alliance
January 09, 2025
City officials, Phoenix startups in spotlight at CES 2025 tech conference / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno) Phoenix leaders, the Mayo Clinic, and several aspiring startups, including one with ties to Phoenix Bioscience Core, are showcasing the area’s growing innovation ecosystem…
Arizona Bioscience News: U of A research milestone; OrthoArizona CEO; HonorHealth expansion; Tucson K-8 school in national STEM competition
December 19, 2024
U of A announces milestone: $1 billion-plus in annual research spending / Arizona Daily Star The University of Arizona projects its research activity exceeded $1 billion in fiscal year 2024—which it says would put the university into a select group…
