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Arizona companies net federal grants, must seek local sources

Several local companies have given Arizona's growing bioscience sector a shove in the right direction with some lucrative federal grant dollars and leadership roles on national research projects. Even as the recent Meds and Eds report warned of relying solely on federal grants for growing a biosciences hub in the desert, Intrinsic Bioprobes Inc., the Translational Genomics Research Institute, and Ribomed Biotechnologies have netted NIH dollars for research in diabetes and bio-warfare detection technologies.

In Tucson, RCT and C-Path get new administrators

Two of southern Arizona's bioscience rising stars are getting new additions to their front office this summer. Tucson entrepreneur Larry Aldrich has been named chief operating officer of the new drug development institute, C-Path, and 36-year-old Shaun Kirkpatrick is taking the reins at Research Corporation Technologies as CEO, where he was formerly president and COO.

Chandler high schools to add biotech class (Independent Newspapers article)

[Source: Alex Pickett, Independent Newspapers] — A new biotechnology course will debut at Hamilton and Basha high schools this fall, giving students the opportunity to learn skills that will be crucial in filling jobs in the area

TGen chair perfects art of multitasking as attorney, diplomat, and dad

Jose Cardenas does not have a lot of time to sit down. Between his role as chair at Lewis and Roca law firm in Phoenix and chairman of the board at the Translational Genomics Research Institute, Cardenas finds the time to host "Horizonte" TV program, serve on a host of community boards, be a parent of three, and even crack open a history book once in a while. For other leaders in Arizona's legal, bioscience, and cultural communities, Cardenas has set the bar undoubtedly high.

French delegation exchanges biotech updates with Phoenix leaders

The French delegation included the Grenoble mayor and two city council members; several top municipal officials; members of the Grenoble-Phoenix Committee; a journalist and photographer. Directors of two French research institutes were among the group. The French consul general based in Los Angeles, Philippe Larrieu, also joined the activities. Grenoble, site of the 1968 Winter […]

Legislature passes tax-credit bill for angel investors

Arizona's technology sector scored a long-awaited victory at the Legislature with last week's passage of a bill that would entice angel investors to buy in to early-stage technology companies in the state. The angel-investment bill, now on the governor's desk, ends a string of legislative defeats over recent years to spur seed capital.

Bioindustry chairman predicts bullish biotech future for AZ

Coordinating an event such as the recent Arizona Bio Expo on nonbillable time is no small feat. But that degree of work comes naturally to Jon McGarity, current chairman of the Arizona Bioindustry Association. McGarity says the ABA is betting on a bright future for Arizona's bioindustry, and he is doing the legwork to get it there.

‘Meds and Eds’ encourages ‘big bets’ in Arizona bio

A new report on Arizona health and biosciences recommends bold measures for the state to "leapfrog" competitor states and regions in order to more fully participate in the biosciences economy.

Awards, ‘Bio Day’ mark Arizona Bio Expo

Arizona's annual conference to showcase its top bioscience research and industry practices opened on March 29 with the reading of a gubernatorial proclamation to honor the day as "Arizona Bioindustry Day."

500 attend TGen dedication, biotech fair

On the second day of spring, Arizona leaders, renowned scientists, and members of the local press flocked to the grand opening of the Translational Genomics Research Institute building. Located east of the Arizona Center, the building is both the physical and symbolic anchor of a biosciences cluster cropping up in downtown Phoenix.