Bioscience firms help boost Arizona’s VC investments
Two bioscience-related firms are securing investments and helping to boost Arizona's venture capital to its best figure in three years.
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ASU research director champions collaboration
Kathleen Matt, Arizona State University's assistant vice president for research and director of clinical partnerships, seems to be everywhere these days. You can find her working on establishing innovative collaborations with local hospitals, attending meetings for the Phoenix campus medical schools, and serving as the lead researcher for the Arizona Town Hall report. Before Matt left for the Grand Canyon, the site of this weekend's Town Hall, we stole a few minutes of her time to find out more about this champion of collaboration.
ABA awarded Flinn grant, names McGarity CEO
The Arizona BioIndustry Association has received a three-year, $600,000 matching grant from the Flinn Foundation to help the growing non-profit organization build its infrastructure through the addition of professional staff, and thus assume a greater leadership role in the development of Arizona's bioscience sector.
Arizona Town Hall tackles bioscience agenda
This weekend 150 citizens from around the state will gather at the Grand Canyon to discuss how to advance Arizona's bioscience agenda.
Report says rising costs threaten Phoenix bio, local officials disagree
Boyd published a report concluding that rising real estate prices and higher business operating costs could slow Phoenix's push to become a leading bioscience economy.
Mayo to open Valley heart transplant center
The Mayo Clinic has won approval to open a heart transplant center in the Valley.
From biz to bioscience: Chancellor paves the way for Arizona’s future workforce
Leading the nation's largest community college system as Arizona shifts to a knowledge-based economy is no small feat. But Rufus Glasper, chancellor of Maricopa County Community Colleges, is seizing the opportunity, guiding the system into the future with a strong business backbone and a firm commitment to fulfilling its mission of serving the community.
Biotech buzz builds up in high schools
Most of the attention on Arizona's bioscience industry has focused on the successes of those already in the workforce. In this back-to-school feature we take a look at what high schools have accomplished in building bioscience education programs essential for the future of Arizona's knowledge-based economy.
Sneak peek: the Phoenix biosciences high school
In August 2006, the new Phoenix Union High School District biosciences high school will open its doors.
Biotech buzz builds up in Arizona high schools
Most of the attention on Arizona’s bioscience industry has focused on the successes of those already in the workforce. Keren G. Raz of the Flinn Foundation takes an in-depth look at what high schools have accomplished in building bioscience education programs essential for the future of Arizona’s knowledge-based economy.For information about Bioscience, please contact:
bioscience@flinn.org or (602) 744-6831
