Category Archive for "Bioscience" |

Local investor group aims to market UA tech ideas

[Source: Jack Gillum, ARIZONA DAILY STAR] – If Alicia Reeves and Olin Feuerbacher have their way, testing time for dangerous E. coli bacteria would be cut to a fraction of what it takes now. The duo hope to move that vision closer to reality with backing from a new group of local investors created to […]

Deadline nears for SFAz’s Competitive Advantage Award program

The proposal deadline for the Competitive Advantage Award (CAA) program of Science Foundation Arizona is January 16. Grants will support investigators in Arizona research-performing institutions in three areas: sustainability, information and communication technologies, and biosciences. CAA awards are intended to lead to more federal, foundation, and industrial investments in Arizona research and researchers. The program’s […]

Biodiversity Informatics Initiative Underway

[Source: Bio5] – Two recently recruited scientists from UC Davis, Michael Sanderson, PhD, and Michelle McMahon, PhD, are jump-starting the new Biodiversity Informatics initiative at The University of Arizona (UA). The initiative is building on existing UA strengths in biology and informatics. As it develops, the initiative will 1) provide nationally unique research and training […]

Banner teams with international health care giant on Alzheimer’s research

[Source: Phoenix Business Journal] – The Banner Alzheimer’s Institute of Phoenix and AstraZeneca, a multi-billion-dollar international health care company, hope to advance understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and AstraZeneca plan to use cutting-edge brain imaging methods to find clues to how the disease progresses and affects the brain, […]

Learn protein and cell culture techniques

Pima Community College wants to help you improve your bioscience knowledge and skills. Work towards a Biotechnology Certificate. Financial support is available through Job Path, depending on need. BIO 207, CRN 22492, Biotechnology Instrumentation II (4 Credits); Principles and methodologies of protein biotechnology, including chromatography, 1D & 2D polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, enzyme assays, western blotting, […]

Tool developed at UA may spot cancer faster

[Source: Alan Fischer, Tucson Citizen] – Cancer and other illnesses could be detected – and treated – years sooner, thanks to a tool developed by a Tucson company spun off from University of Arizona research. “This technology can save lives,” said Mary J. Wirth. “You want to detect it before it has metastasized.” BioVidria Inc., […]

TGen to hire Education & Outreach Specialist

TGen has recently opened a new full-time position in their Education and Outreach department. The Job Description is highlighted below. Online applications only are now being accepted at www.tgen.org under

UA economic development chief pushes southern Ariz. biosciences forward

Bruce Wright, UA's associate vice president for economic development, has demonstrated a career-long commitment to facilitating technology-based regional development. And with the drive to launch the Arizona Bioscience Park, he stands at the center of Southern Arizona's efforts to expand its bioscience economy.

Elementary school teachers urged to apply for Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest award a K-12 mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. This award is given to mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions (Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; Department of […]

ASU paves way for bioscience education

[Source: ASU News] – To help meet the need of Arizona